How climate change is reshaping beef cattle production in SA
Over the past three decades, the beef cattle sector has experienced significant changes due to rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns ...
Tag: Pest Control
From our editor: Spare a thought for the heroes of the land!
South African farmers are recognised for their strength and resilience, but they are human as well. The stress from ongoing ...
Western Cape winter weather could stop armyworms
Cold weather will kill the African armyworms, which were recently found for the first time in the Western Cape, says ...
Armyworms march to the Cape
Armyworms are also striking farms in the Western Cape, where winter grain is being planted. The plague must be stopped ...
Latest news and advice on armyworm outbreak in the Free State
Farmer information sessions were held this morning for farmers in Petrusburg and Jacobsdal after the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development ...
Armyworms outbreak in the Free State
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development & Environmental Affairs has confirmed an outbreak of African armyworms (Spodoptera exempta) in the ...
Massive breakthrough in the fight against potato tuber moth and tomato leafminer
The days of potato farmers losing their crop to potato tuber moth and tomato leafminer are about to be a ...
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.