Inexperienced farmers may be tempted to grow seedlings from seed themselves, but they have much to gain by trusting a ...

The Expropriation Bill has reignited discussions on land reform and its potential impacts on food security, property rights, ...

Due to outbreaks of Goss’s bacterial wilt (Clovibacter michiganensis subsp. Nebraskensis) and bud rot of palms (Phytophthora ...

South Africa’s agritourism sector saw rising interest from the youth, city dwellers and families over the past festive season ...

South Africa remains a popular destination for foreign investors, despite an often negative outlook from its citizens. It is ...

Financing for and investment in regenerative agriculture in South Africa are currently lagging behind what is happening in the rest of the world. This was according to Andrew Ardington, founder of the ...

Breeders and riding schools need to explore innovative ways to generate income in order to ensure their survival, says Dr Mac. Feed costs for horses include roughage (hay) and concentrates. The cost ...

Running a pork farm requires knowledge and expertise. Mosele Lepheane, director of a small piggery in the Free State, spoke to Sinenhlanhla Mncwango about the structured approach needed to succeed, ...

Dairy farming contributes significantly to the agriculture waste load because of the high volumes of wastewater generated. Phycoremediation has come to the fore as a promising alternative treatment ...