Soil health: Key to unlocking greater yields for small holder farmers
In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation’s ...
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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 ...
Over ten years of hard work with small-scale pig farmers paying off
We caught up with Chris Ngeleza, national transformation manager at the South African Meat Industry Company (SAMIC) during the South ...
WATCH: Limpopo farmer shares first-time insights at Nampo
For many South African farmers, the annual Nampo Agricultural Trade Show represents a vital opportunity to discover new technologies, network ...
Improving village chicken production: Valuable lessons from KZN
Village chickens are more than just farmyard animals – they’re vital lifelines for rural households across South Africa.
Why South African farmers should embrace indigenous crops
South Africa’s rich agricultural landscape offers tremendous diversity, yet our farming systems and dinner tables tell a different story. As ...
You need to know: Compliance essentials for smallholder farmers
For South Africa’s up-and-coming and smallholder farmers, understanding and implementing compliance requirements is not just about following rules but about ...
Standard Bank Top Women Awards: Leading the future
Agriculture in Africa has always been more than merely putting seed in the soil; it’s a calling to feed families, ...
Silage-making tips for smallholder farmers
Silage production is one of the most practical and economical solutions for smallholder farmers facing seasonal feed shortages. This fermented ...
Smallholder farmers’ participation crucial in G20 agricultural discussions
The G20 Agriculture National Dialogue centred on eight key themes: transforming agricultural systems, promoting biodiversity, enhancing soil health, addressing climate ...
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.