Farmer's Inside Track

Regenerative agriculture is shifting from a niche idea to a serious business conversation in South African farming. Nedbank’s Daneel Rossouw says climate pressure, rising costs and soil health are turning...

Limpopo agripreneur Matjee Mokgoadi is on a mission to transform rural farming. By combining practical vegetable farming with crucial business mentorship and compliance training, he’s creating a sustainable roadmap for...

Demand for certified organic produce is skyrocketing globally, creating massive export gaps for South African farmers. Here is a breakdown of how the organic certification process works, including group certification,...

Facing poor soil quality, high input costs, or extreme heat? It might be time to look to the ocean. Discover how seaweed biotechnology is helping South African farmers build climate-smart...

Limpopo farmer Thabo Phasha knew he had the technical farming skills, so he chose to study business management to scale his grain operation. Now, he’s supplying commercial livestock markets and...

Agricultural technology is not just for massive commercial farms. Discover 8 practical, budget-friendly ways for South African smallholder farmers to adopt digital tools and boost profits.

From a tiny 3x12m tunnel to producing 2.2 million seedlings every six weeks, Zen Teitge’s Manger Care Centre is empowering emerging farmers and changing lives through sustainable agriculture.

Successful crop production begins in the root zone. Southern African growers are increasingly swapping traditional soil for specialised growing media to combat harsh climates and improve seedling survival. Learn how...

South Africa dominates the global mohair trade, producing half the world's supply through an intricate pipeline stretching from Karoo farms to European fashion houses. Experts break down how strict Angora...

"I started with just 20 hens in my mother’s backyard." Lebo Mashigo’s story is proof that you don’t need a massive farm to start. By treating farming as a business...