Farmer's Inside Track

"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...

Goss’s wilt can devastate yields and spread quickly through shared equipment and crop residue. Because there is no chemical cure, prevention is your only defence. Learn how to identify symptoms...

Successful livestock farming starts at birth. University of the Free State specialist Junior Mkansi breaks down the complexities of calf management to help farmers build healthier, more productive herds.

How do you turn a small family garden into a commercial agribusiness? For Inga Qeja of Bayi Holdings, the answer was simple: just start. By leveraging relief grants and building...

Thinking of taking your produce global? It takes more than a great harvest. Specialists from the PPECB explain the three "passports" every farmer needs: export, food safety, and pre-cooling certificates.

With rising production costs, improving carcass yield is key to maximising profits in beef farming. An expert explains how focusing on carcass quality, feed efficiency, and genetics – particularly through...

Farming in the Kalahari is no easy feat, but Lesedi Serapelwane is making it work. From beef production to small stock and crops, diversification keeps her business resilient. She shares...

As the demand for poultry surges, climate change is complicating production on farms. Industry experts highlight practical strategies to help farmers cope with extreme temperatures, disease risks, and rising input...

Egg safety starts on the farm. We dive into the essential strategies used by successful Mzansi farmers to maintain egg quality, manage heat stress, and navigate competitive market standards.

Lesedi Moseki faced the harsh realities of entrepreneurship when his first venture failed. By pivoting to high-value cosmetic castor oil, his company, iGrovest, has grown from a hand-processed operation on...