20+ hour, 48+ min ago  (620+ words) With fertiliser prices still volatile and margins under pressure, South African producers can no longer afford inefficiency in their input spend. In crops like maize, wheat and citrus, where fertiliser represents one of the largest costs, the difference between profit…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (186+ words) Dorperland's club auction in Upington performed well despite the ongoing restrictions associated with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and the fact that it was the third consecutive Dorper auction held in the area. The most expensive Dorper ram, from Ian Maritz of…...

19+ hour, 33+ min ago  (98+ words) African Farming 18 May | Vox Weather's forecast Here's a summary of the weather forecast for 18 May by Vox Weather. Also read and watch: Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (344+ words) Fenfield Reds Cathcart producers achieved strong prices by prioritising thorough weaner preparation, including early weaning and vaccination. The auction recorded a 100% sale rate, with prices exceeding expectations. Consistent quality and careful management continue to attract buyers nationwide, rewarding producers with…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (741+ words) Access to patient capital that understands the realities of farming will be essential if South Africa hopes to resolve the ongoing challenge of agricultural finance for new-era farmers. By Lebogang Mashala, editor at African Farming This was the message from…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (599+ words) South Africa no longer wants to import chicken meat from other countries and local companies must produce more chicken meat." By Carien Kruger, senior journalist at African Farming and Landbouweekblad This statement is not, as usual, that of a South…...

5+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (53+ words) Our recent visit to Vhembe began at Emmanual Mudau's Mathuba Genetics, based in Ha-Ravele Village, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo. While there, we were impressed to see that the man known for breeding indigenous goats and sheep, Savanna goats and Venda chickens…...

3+ day, 26+ min ago  (286+ words) Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called for state-owned farmland leased to emerging farmers to be transferred into private ownership, arguing that leases are not recognised as bankable assets by financial institutions. Speaking at a Nation in Conversation panel discussion at…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (472+ words) The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has tabled a departmental budget of almost R2billion for the 2026/27 financial year, directing its biggest budget allocation towards farmer support, infrastructure and agro-processing development. By Maile Matsimela, digital editor at African Farming Budget…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (167+ words) On the outskirts of Nampo, African Farming caught up with Michael Lilje, CEO and founder of Orizon Agriculture, and Dr Andrea Campher, senior manager: sustainability and agribusiness for Business and Commercial Banking at the Standard Bank Group, to tell us…...