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Tag: Whernit Dirks

Podcast: Bouncing back from bankruptcy
Farmer's Inside Track

Podcast: Bouncing back from bankruptcy

by Vateka Halile
22nd January 2023
IN PICTURES: FIT Summit gives farmers hope
Changemakers

IN PICTURES: FIT Summit gives farmers hope

by Noluthando Ngcakani
1st December 2022
tea farm Farmworkers at Elandsfontein in Citrusdal harvesting Rooibos. Photo: Henk Kruger/African News Agency (ANA)
Farmer's Inside Track

How to start a tea farm in South Africa

by Dona Van Eeden
10th August 2021
Whernit Dirks, a former farm worker who became a commercial scale farmer, is featured in tonight's episode of 'For the love of the land'.
Changemakers

Tonight on TV: How to find the right farming mentor

by Gugulethu Mahlangu
19th March 2021
Agri SA believes that vaccinations to the agricultural sector should be a priority. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Farmers keep fingers crossed for ‘alternative Land Bank’

by Sinesipho Tom
15th March 2021
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This week in agri: 15 to 21 February 2021

by Dona Van Eeden
15th February 2021
With his can-do attitude, Whernit Dirks (middle) transitioned from fourthgeneration labourer to the owner of a commercial farm in Piketberg in the Western Cape. Photo: Food For Mzansi
Changemakers

Whernit Dirks: A humble servant of the land

by Duncan Masiwa
7th February 2021
Pictured clockwise, Whernit Dirks, Western Cape grain and cattle farmer, Dawie Roodt, chief economist of the Efficient Group and Hanneke Faber, president of global foods and refreshment at Unilever. Photo: Supplied.
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Three things happening in SA agriculture today, 5 November 2020

by Duncan Masiwa
5th November 2020
Whernit Dirks is a cattle and grain farmer who dared to challenge the family status quo of working as a farm worker and started his own farming enterprise. Photos: Wyrd Films
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Breaking family cycles and building a generational legacy

by Duncan Masiwa
4th November 2020
Whernit Dirks from Piketberg in the Western Cape is an inspiration to his workers and the greater agricultural sector. Photo: Food For Mzansi
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Farm-living during covid-19: ‘We’ve always been in lockdown’

by Noluthando Ngcakani
28th April 2020
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Stop the rot: Four steps to slash post-harvest losses

by Abeeb Omotoso Abiodun Omotayo Adeyemi Aremu and Olaniyi Fawole
18th October 2026

Did you know nearly a third of all food produced globally never makes it to the table? Poor roads, lack...

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A standing ovation for agriculture’s incredible talent! The Agri’s Got Talent 2026 top three celebrate their achievements: winner Honey Katoo of Endulini Fruit in Patensie, alongside runner-up Clareece Vlotman of Wolfpack in Wolseley and finalist Lwandile Nantsi of Laastedrift in Ceres. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Patensie claims Agri’s Got Talent crown for second year running

17th October 2026
The panellists at FNB Business’s “Farming together” discussion at the Royal Show explored how market access, mentorship, financial discipline and strong commercial relationships can help farmers build sustainable businesses. Featured from the left are Bertram July (FNB’s distribution sales lead), commercial farmer Shakes Shabalala; Sandy Gumede (co-founder of Zulu Girl Wines), and Janis Robson (FNB’s head of development and SME business development). Photo: Food For Mzansi

FNB puts relationships at the heart of commercial farming

17th October 2026
Agri Skills Transfer students gain hands-on experience at the institution’s Cullinan Farm Training Centre, where agricultural theory meets the realities of commercial production. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Build your future in agriculture with Agri Skills Transfer

17th October 2026
Durbanville Hills tastes sweet success at Michelangelo Awards

Promising early conditions predicted for 2027 SA wine harvest

17th October 2026

Agda conference puts inclusive agricultural growth in focus

Fixing SA’s agricultural visa system to protect seasonal harvests

Reality check: What SA agri interns really experience on the farm

Laastedrift Agri leads with BigBucks Gala success

Stronger rural policing needed to protect lives and livelihoods

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