Meat price surge: Dawn of sustainable era?
Red meat producers are not yet making bags full of money, but thanks to good carcass and weaner calf prices ...
Tag: farm sustainability
Winter poultry management for maximum profits
South African poultry farmers face unique challenges during winter when temperatures drop, particularly in the country’s higher-elevation regions. While South ...
How the Mxokozeli family is growing a fynbos legacy in the Overberg
From caretakers to commercial flower farmers, the Mxokozeli family near Elim in the Overberg is building a thriving fynbos enterprise ...
Why resilience matters in modern farming
Farming must become more resilient, not only for the economic survival of farmers and the well-being of rural communities, but ...
Former Estina Dairy Farm thrives under new leadership
The Estina Dairy Farm, once at the centre of South Africa’s state capture scandal involving R280 million in misappropriated funds, has ...
Cover crops: Five rules for soil health
The five rules for maintaining healthy cover crops are permanent organic coverage, sustained and active root growth, diversification of cover ...
The future of extensive vs intensive farming
The trend is shifting away from extensive, natural farming systems to intensive operations where animals are fed from a bag. While ...
Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.