Tag: Livestock Farmer

Free State farmer Stinie du Plessis is a woman of indomitable spirit. She still mourns the farm murder of her husband, but she remains committed to the land. “I have ...

Stock theft has increased sharply in Ganyesa, North West. Although the police admit that they need to up their game, they have called on farmers not to lay blame on ...

INSPIRATION: Onthatile Nkunika has to deal with petty theft regularly, but also with impounded cattle when the thieves let them escape. But still she encourages others to take up farming ...

This week's farm photo story comes from RPO/NERPO Emerging Farmer of the Year Keneilwe Raphesu. Every pic has passion written all over it.

To diversify seems like an obvious strategic decision for farmers who want to grow their business. But some factors might complicate the issue and will need careful consideration.

A sheep farmer from Mahikeng in North West, Malemo Thato (42), ventured into full-time farming six years ago. At the time, the trained IT engineer and former digital product specialist ...

Growing up on a farm in the Free State, 29-year-old Chrisjan van Tonder always knew that he would one day feed the nation. However, when the time came to take ...

As a young farmer, Keneilwe Raphesu quickly learnt that her job was not only to raise livestock. Not a day goes by where she doesn’t have to wear a number ...

This week’s #Soilsista, powered by Corteva Agriscience, speaks candidly about the sexism she experienced from many men in the agricultural sector. Today, livestock farmer, Boitumelo Modisane is on her way ...

Have you been dreaming of farming with goats, spotting big market opportunities out there? If you’ve been wanting to learn how to farm with goats, then look no further! Here ...