Farming in a time of change
Change can strike like a bolt out of the blue. The farming world in general has never been quick to ...
Tag: livestock farming
Regeneration in action: An inspiring story of farming with Tuli cattle
It is a crisp morning in Newcastle in northern KwaZulu-Natal; the air smells of damp earth and the promise of ...
Afrino sheep: A breed for the times
The Afrino is one of South Africa’s youngest locally developed sheep breeds. Although it has not made the same impact ...
What to feed goats: Small farm guide
Goats are versatile livestock that can thrive in South Africa’s diverse climates. Most people prefer them over cattle due to ...
Over 500 small-scale farmers gain critical knowledge for sustainable farm management
With the recent graduation of the 2024 cohort, a total of 515 small-scale farmers earned qualifications, through the KAL Academy ...
‘FMD is here to stay – when and where next are the only unknowns’
It would be a literal miracle if South Africa were somehow able to reverse the ongoing spread of foot and ...
Giving goat farming a go
Goat farming has many advantages, but be warned, goats are natural roamers, climbers and escape artists. Keeping them contained requires ...
New study finds way to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and research partners highlights that ...
‘Land reform cannot work unless we empower people to farm successfully’ – Nick Serfontein
Nick Serfontein, a respected cattle farmer and the driving force behind the Sernick Group, delivered a powerful and thought-provoking presentation ...
A new red-coated cattle breed makes its debut
Free State master cattle breeder Llewellyn Angus has developed a new breed of cattle that meet his standards and align ...
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.