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From bakkie to the big leagues: How Tye Trans is driving success with FAW Trucks

Twenty years ago, Tyron Munisami started Tye Trans with nothing but a bakkie and a dream. Today, that dream has grown into a thriving transport company – and FAW Trucks is helping him ...

6 Nov 2025 · 3 min read

Wheel loaders: Driving productivity and progress across Africa’s worksites

Across Africa’s farms, forests and worksites, a quiet transformation is underway. Owners and operators are no longer content with machines that do just one job – they want equipment ...

6 Nov 2025 · 5 min read

Minister Steenhuisen unlocks R12 billion indigenous economy boost

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has approved the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants into th e list of declared agricultural products. This decision formally ...

6 Nov 2025 · 6 min read

VIDEO: Limagrain’s combination of lucerne cultivars is an asset at Zoutpansdrift

When you drive past Zoutpansdrift near Douglas at the end of winter, you see lush green lucerne fields. Hein Mulke’s farm is proof that the right combination of Limagrain Field Seeds ...

6 Nov 2025 · < 1 min read

Kentmaster has the sharpest knives for your butchery this peak season

Every successful butchery knows that efficiency and precision make all the difference. Whether you’re preparing for the festive rush, barbecue season or holiday feasts, having the right ...

6 Nov 2025 · 3 min read

Business

From Service to Enterprise: How PSMFC is Empowering Public Service Workers in Agri...

Public Service Micro Finance Company Limited (PSMFC) continues to drive agricultural and financial empowerment across Zambia, following its participation at the Mazabuka Agri Expo and ...

30 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

ESAB sets the standard for welding machines worldwide

With ESAB’s world-class welding and cutting equipment, you can improve the quality of your welding work. ESAB has consulted with experts in the welding industry to ensure that every ...

18 Sep 2025 · 3 min read

Shelter first, stress less: how the right farming shed sets you up for a better se...

Planting season moves fast. Soil prep, seed, fuel, parts, labour, transport. One area that often slips is shelter for equipment, seed, fertiliser and harvest. South African weather is not ...

26 Aug 2025 · 7 min read

Keep your firearm safe and legal: What you need to know about vehicle safes

For South African farmers and business people who carry a firearm daily, there are times when you simply cannot keep it on your person. In such situations, a vehicle safe is an essential ...

18 Jul 2025 · 5 min read

Sasol empowers South African farmers with sustainable energy solutions and local i...

For 75 years, Sasol has been a cornerstone of South Africa’s energy landscape, and today the company is leaning deeper into agriculture with fuel and lubricant solutions tailored to meet ...

26 Jun 2025 · 7 min read

Livestock

Driefontein’s digital systems: How Gallagher strengthens Breede Farming

In Middelburg, the Breede brothers run the Driefontein farm, which was founded by their father 50 years ago. Driefontein is not just a home, it’s a legacy, one that must be protected for ...

3 Nov 2025 · 3 min read

Tiger animal feeds: Ascites – a silent killer

Ascites, commonly known as ‘water belly’, is a condition that affects young, fast-growing broilers. Several agents may cause this condition but lack of oxygen or build-up of carbon ...

31 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

The wealth of Buckridge Bonsmara’s origins

A commitment to genetic excellence and sustainable farming practices ensures that Buckridge Bonsmara breeds high-quality cattle that are adaptable and productive, even in challenging ...

23 Oct 2025 · 4 min read

Tal-Tec: Robust and innovative livestock handling solutions for South African farmers

In a time when productivity, animal welfare, and work efficiency are becoming increasingly important, choosing quality equipment is of critical importance. Tal-Tec distinguishes itself ...

22 Oct 2025 · 4 min read

Heavy-duty and smart design: Agri Afrika’s Legend CB30K makes harvesting easy

At NAMPO Cape 2025, Agri Afrika showcased why they consider their Legend grain carts among the most reliable and efficient grain handling solutions in the industry. As AgriCad’s supplier ...

21 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Innovation

Cerealis shows farmers the path to precision at NAMPO Cape

Over the years, Cerealis has established itself as a reliable partner for farmers striving for precision, accuracy, and efficiency in their farming operations. With a passion for ...

21 Oct 2025 · 5 min read

Gallagher Animal Management Establishes Sales Presence in Saudi Arabia

Gallagher Animal Management announces the establishment of a presence in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across the Africa and the ...

23 Sep 2025 · 3 min read

Four Sol-Tech women changing the world of trades

Forty years ago, you needed a good diesel mechanic to service or repair your tractor. These days, it feels like you need a degree just to understand the tractor. Precision farming is the ...

10 Sep 2025 · 8 min read

Zambian farmers… get ready for the Mazabuka AgriExpo!

In the heart of Zambia’s sugar belt, Mazabuka once again opened its gates to the agricultural community with the much-anticipated Mazabuka AgriExpo. This event has become a ...

10 Sep 2025 · 4 min read

Bühler marks Women’s Day 2025 with women who power progress

As South Africa observes Women’s Day on 9 August 2025, under the global call for ‘Generation Equality’, Bühler proudly recognises the women helping to shape our workplace, our ...

28 Jul 2025 · 6 min read

Mechanisation

From bakkie to the big leagues: How Tye Trans is driving success with FAW Trucks

Twenty years ago, Tyron Munisami started Tye Trans with nothing but a bakkie and a dream. Today, that dream has grown into a thriving transport company – and FAW Trucks is helping him ...

6 Nov 2025 · 3 min read

Wheel loaders: Driving productivity and progress across Africa’s worksites

Across Africa’s farms, forests and worksites, a quiet transformation is underway. Owners and operators are no longer content with machines that do just one job – they want equipment ...

6 Nov 2025 · 5 min read

Precision, power and technology: Fendt impresses farmers on Dalton Farmers’ Day

Dalton Farmers’ Day had a brand-new look this year – Fendt made its first appearance at the event, and farmers couldn’t stop talking about the tractors’ comfort, technology, and ...

5 Nov 2025 · 5 min read

From fumigation to harvesting: Massey’s role at Leeuwheuvel Farm

Between the vast lands of the Christiana and Vryburg districts lies the heart of Leeuwheuvel Farm, a family-run operation where farming is not just a profession, but a way of life that runs ...

5 Nov 2025 · 10 min read

FAW Trucks Southern Africa inaugurates new Cape Town branch, strengthening regiona...

FAW Trucks Southern Africa marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its new Cape Town branch facility at 28 Karee Street, Kraaifontein Industria. The event brought ...

30 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Crops

African Cuisine part 12: Introducing West African dishes

West Africa is the westernmost region of Africa and comprises 16 countries, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, ...

2 Nov 2025 · 8 min read

Harvest Agri: Where smart farming meets simple solutions

At Harvest Agri, we believe that to know your land is to measure it – and we’re here to make precision farming easier, smarter, and a whole lot more rewarding. Farming has always ...

31 Oct 2025 · 7 min read

Corteva champions innovation and partnership

Sub-Saharan Africa faces growing challenges to food security as shifting weather patterns, soil degradation and resource constraints disrupt traditional farming systems. Rising temperatures ...

27 Oct 2025 · 4 min read

Corteva Crop protection: Putting fruit farmers first

Corteva Crop Protection offers a innovative and select range of high-quality crop protection products to help you produce healthy, high-yielding and profitable stone & pome fruits - ...

16 Oct 2025 · < 1 min read

Syngenta Cropwise Grower: A digital game-changer for Zambian farmers

Agriculture remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, but farmers face daily challenges - climate change is intensifying agricultural challenges: new pests, emerging diseases, and extreme ...

13 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

People

Bushmeat: Delicacies of death

Nigeria’s bushmeat industry is thriving. It remains a firm favourite in Nigeria, and the demand is rising, despite the sale of bushmeat being official banned in the country. Bushmeat, ...

15 Sep 2025 · 7 min read

Women who make things happen: The driving force behind Gundle API

In a world where agriculture is still often seen as a space for the strong, tough, and practical, the women of Gundle API prove every day that strength, determination, and expertise are ...

19 Aug 2025 · 5 min read

Celebrating Women’s Month: Amoré Viljoen – Leading with passion, precision, and pe...

This Women’s Month, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing and Two-a-Day proudly celebrate Amoré Viljoen (34), a trailblazing female producer managing Lakeview Farm – a 100% black-owned apple and ...

7 Aug 2025 · 6 min read

A diverse industry calls for leaders in different forms

Behind the scenes of global heavy equipment and construction machine giant, LiuGong stands a woman, Sherry Xiao, her personality demanding respect in every room she enters. While this ...

4 Aug 2025 · 6 min read

Fitment4Africa prepares farmers’ vehicles for any challenge

In farming, there is no time to waste. If something is broken, it must be fixed. If the road is rough, your bakkie or vehicle needs to handle it. That is exactly why Fitment4Africa is a ...

4 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

News & Events

Minister Steenhuisen unlocks R12 billion indigenous economy boost

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has approved the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants into th e list of declared agricultural products. This decision formally ...

6 Nov 2025 · 6 min read

Keynote address by Mr John Steenhuisen at the Grain SA Award Ceremony: Grain Produ...

What an incredible harvest we had this season! Our total grain and oilseed harvest, that is still being harvested, amounted to just over 23 million ton s, representing a phenomenal 30% ...

3 Nov 2025 · 4 min read

AGI is going to Agritechnica (November 9 to 15)

Explore agricultural efficiency from farm to port with AGI (Ag Growth International) in Hall 6, Stand E08. From farm to processor, our company offers one of the most diverse catalogues ...

31 Oct 2025 · < 1 min read

Herd health management: Why pre-breeding exams matter for replacement heifer selec...

Choosing the right heifers to replace older, less productive cows is essential, as they form the foundation of the next generation. But which ones should you choose and how does this ...

30 Oct 2025 · 4 min read

Strengthening SA beef opportunities in Asia

The opportunity set for South African beef to access more markets via exports, specifically in Asia, is promising, believes Beefmaster Group, one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of ...

30 Oct 2025 · 3 min read
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