Tag: Mixed farming

INSPIRATION: David Mthombeni and his family have experienced the bad and ugly of life, especially in apartheid South Africa. But this farmer and father has bent over backwards to ensure ...

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.

Just as the willow tree, Busakwe has weathered many a blustery gale and her ability to survive the hard-hitting storms is due to unbeatable flexibility and adaptability. Over and over ...

“When my father passed on last year in June, I thought to myself, ‘Are we letting this go or is there something we can do?’ And that's how I started.” ...

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.

This week on Food For Mzansi’s #SoilSistas campaign, we meet Nobuntu Makhoa, founder of Ba ha Makhoa. Powered by Corteva Agriscience, we’re highlighting some of the extraordinary female farmers participating ...

51-year-old farmer Aldrin Lawrence farms in the Mara area of the Vhembe district of Limpopo, near a little farming town called Buysdorp. The town was named for his ancestor, French ...

As income levels continue to rise in South Africa, the preference for meat products from local sources is set to keep increasing. This is an opportunity in the market that ...