Africa’s agri value chains are quietly transforming
Ten years ago, millions of African farmers planted crops without a clear sense of where they would sell their harvests ...
Tag: Farming Innovation
New Super Hoe makes weeding easier
Backsaver Farming Equipment has introduced its latest product, the Super Hoe. According to Michris Janse van Rensburg, a farmer, inventor ...
Agricultural initiative helps KZN rural youth fight unemployment
Traditionally, farming has been viewed as a job for the elderly, but the Thanda programme is reshaping that narrative: young ...
WATCH | Young farmers must take advantage of platforms such as Nampo to grow
African Farming editor, Lebogang Mashala, chatted with Resego Njoro, the 2024 Gauteng Young Farmer of the Year, about his impression ...
WATCH | Agricultural students get advice and wisdom at Nampo
The reality that commercial agricultural producers make up only 0.1% – approximately 60 000 – of the country’s total population ...
‘Produce quality and the market will come knocking’ – award-winning farmer Farai Mtanga
The sun beats down on rows of lush crops as Farai Mtanga and farmers who gathered for a Master Farmers’ ...
WATCH | Khomotso Mashiloane talks traceability as a key priority of RMIS
African Farming editor, Lebogang Mashala, caught up with Khomotso Mashiloane of the Red Meat Industry Service (RMIS) at Nampo 2025 ...
Portable crop sprayer ideal for small-scale farmers
Michris Janse van Rensburg, a farmer, inventor and founder of Backsaver Equipment based in the Bulfontein area of the Free ...
WATCH: Positive developments in the pork industry
The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) recently hosted its annual media day, the Baconer’s Brunch, at the Pretoria Country ...
WATCH: Student and farmer share perspectives from Nampo
Two passionate agricultural enthusiasts recently shared their experiences and insights from attending the Nampo agricultural exhibition.
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.