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VIDEO: Pannar adds value at Val Boeredag 2025

Joe Payne, Area Manager at Pannar, shares why being part of Val Boeredag is important to the company. For Pannar, it’s not just about supplying seed – it’s about building ...

8 Jul 2025 · < 1 min read

Citrus growth should be a priority in agriculture budget debate

Media statement by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) In the build-up to the Agriculture Budget Vote Debate this coming Tuesday, the Citrus Growers' Association of ...

7 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

Shell demonstrates its support for the Farm of the Future

In a powerful push to modernise agriculture and uplift rural communities, Shell Downstream South Africa, the MTN SA Foundation, and Agricolleges International partnered with Earth Hub ...

7 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

Namibia News: Dam levels drop, country no longer on hunger hotspot list

Dam levels in Namibia showed a slight decline during the first week of July, NamWater reported. Due to the favourable weather so far this year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) ...

7 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

VIDEO: Kempston Agri showcases their CLAAS equipment to farmers at Val Boeredag 2025

Take a look back with us at Val Boeredag 2025, where Kempston Agri demonstrated their impressive range of CLAAS agricultural machinery to farmers in ...

7 Jul 2025 · < 1 min read

Business

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

Store your valuables in a Magnum safe

What is a home without a safe? Most homeowners in South Africa, whether in cities or on farms, have firearms that must be kept in a safe by law. Too often, there are reports of innocent ...

10 Jun 2025 · 4 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

Bresser – your own weather forecaster

Farmers know that the weather plays one of the most important roles in the success of your crop. With Ultranexus and Bresser you no longer have to wait for the 7 pm news or get a magic ball ...

3 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Initio Consultants: Your partner in premium pruning solutions

Initio Consultants is a proudly family-owned business built on a foundation of integrity, experience, and genuine care for its customers. Initio Consultants has established itself not just ...

20 May 2025 · 3 min read

Livestock

Cactus pear as livestock feed part 4: Feed production

Just like the fruit of the cactus pear plant can be utilised in various ways, the leaves (also known as cladodes) hold significant value. There is great potential to use this plant in the ...

2 Jul 2025 · 9 min read

Herd management part 5: Benefits of multispecies grazing

Increased carrying capacity of pastures Multispecies grazing may be one of the most biologically and economically viable grazing systems, especially on landscapes with diverse plant ...

2 Jul 2025 · 6 min read

Freeze branding: The cool-headed choice for your herd

For livestock identification, most farmers have relied on the traditional method of hot iron branding for decades. But as modern livestock management practices evolve, more and more farmers ...

30 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Algar Ind CC: The pinnacle of livestock handling equipment

At Algar Ind CC, we understand that efficient livestock handling is the cornerstone of a successful farm. Our innovative equipment, the cattle neck and body clamp, small stock tilt and ...

27 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Gallagher performs well at Gert Wessels Voerkrale

Durability and quality, these are the two words that Johan Labuschagne uses to describe Gallagher's equipment. With more than 2 000 cattle in their feedlot and another 1 000 in the field, ...

27 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Innovation

Zimbabwe, poverty, and Africa’s agricultural productivity issues

Zimbabwe has consistently been one of the food insecurity hotspots in the Southern African region, particularly during periods of drought. This meant that organisations such as the World ...

2 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

SAToyTrade: A Story of passion, purpose, play, and development

When one looks at SAToyTrade today, a beloved educational toy and product company with a national presence, it’s hard to believe its humble beginnings. But like many meaningful ventures, ...

19 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

SGS Nvirocrop’s agronomists let your farming operation thrive

If you want to know how well your precision farming is working, you need to understand what is happening in your soil. SGS Nvirocrop’s independent specialist agronomists can help you do ...

18 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

STIHL and farmers enjoy a great time together at NAMPO

A major attraction at NAMPO 2025 was STIHL’s iconic orange and white brand. The global leader in outdoor equipment showcased a powerful range of products, technological innovation, and ...

11 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

18 countries, multitude of dishes: African cuisine: East Africa 1

As in other countries on the African continent, the cuisine of East Africa reflects the food crops grown in the region, the different ethnic cultures and religions of the various countries, ...

9 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Mechanisation

VIDEO: Kempston Agri showcases their CLAAS equipment to farmers at Val Boeredag 2025

Take a look back with us at Val Boeredag 2025, where Kempston Agri demonstrated their impressive range of CLAAS agricultural machinery to farmers in ...

7 Jul 2025 · < 1 min read

Don’t struggle – let Engine Den make your life easier

A new engine, or even repairs or replacements of parts on an old engine can be a costly experience, but why don’t you save money by cutting out the middleman? With Engine Den you ...

4 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

Kentmaster shines at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt

The Kentmaster South Africa team was the proud representatives for Kentmaster Mfg at the IFFA 2025 trade fair held in May in Frankfurt, Germany, this year. The IFFA is the world's ...

4 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Farming with your ISUZU, a recipe for success

For six decades, ISUZU Motors South Africa has been deeply rooted in the agricultural heart of the nation. As South Africa’s farmers have worked tirelessly to feed the country and sustain ...

4 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

For all your grain handling: ABC Hansen expands its equipment range

ABC Hansen has been active in the agricultural industry in Africa since the early 1990s and is especially known for the quality grain silo projects erected throughout Africa, as well as the ...

1 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

Crops

VIDEO: Pannar adds value at Val Boeredag 2025

Joe Payne, Area Manager at Pannar, shares why being part of Val Boeredag is important to the company. For Pannar, it’s not just about supplying seed – it’s about building ...

8 Jul 2025 · < 1 min read

Agroforestry in Kenya part 8.4: Agroforestry systems in humid lowlands

In the previous article we looked at the different agroforestry systems used in the humid highlands. In this issue, we consider the systems suitable for humid lowlands. The humid lowland ...

2 Jul 2025 · 8 min read

Putting research and development first: The future of farming with Corteva Crop Pr...

As the global agricultural landscape faces unprecedented challenges, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. Extreme weather patterns, droughts, pests, and diseases are ...

2 Jul 2025 · 5 min read

What’s better than a can of Koo “Baked Beans”

Baked Beans on toast, with a hearty breakfast or even in soup. Whether you love KOO’s Baked Beans or not, these cans of beans in tomato sauce has been a staple in South African households ...

30 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

New South African Plant Breeders’ Rights Act now in force

The new South African Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, No. 12 of 2018, officially came into effect on 1 June 2025, following the publication of its supporting Regulations on 13 June 2025. This ...

26 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

People

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

Titan Tactical: Your first line of defence

We all know that a good security company is a necessity to keep your home and belongings safe, but what about your business? This is where you need someone like Titan Tactical. Titan ...

6 May 2025 · 5 min read

XL Boland Travel – Your trusted partner in travel since 1984

When it comes to travel, experience, passion, and personalised service make all the difference. At XL Boland Travel, these aren’t just ideals – they are the foundation of who we are. ...

6 May 2025 · 3 min read

AgriSETA and TUT partner to equip young South Africans with critical agricultural ...

The Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing South Africa’s unemployment crisis by ensuring that young people acquire ...

25 Mar 2025 · 3 min read

African cuisine part 6: Southern Africa-Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. ...

17 Mar 2025 · 7 min read

News & Events

VIDEO: Pannar adds value at Val Boeredag 2025

Joe Payne, Area Manager at Pannar, shares why being part of Val Boeredag is important to the company. For Pannar, it’s not just about supplying seed – it’s about building ...

8 Jul 2025 · < 1 min read

Citrus growth should be a priority in agriculture budget debate

Media statement by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) In the build-up to the Agriculture Budget Vote Debate this coming Tuesday, the Citrus Growers' Association of ...

7 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

Shell demonstrates its support for the Farm of the Future

In a powerful push to modernise agriculture and uplift rural communities, Shell Downstream South Africa, the MTN SA Foundation, and Agricolleges International partnered with Earth Hub ...

7 Jul 2025 · 3 min read

Namibia News: Dam levels drop, country no longer on hunger hotspot list

Dam levels in Namibia showed a slight decline during the first week of July, NamWater reported. Due to the favourable weather so far this year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) ...

7 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

Potatoes SA announces the resignation of Dirk Uys, Manager Research Innovation and...

It is with regret that we announce the resignation of Dirk Uys, Manager Research Innovation and Marketing. Dirk has the opportunity to advance his career with Andermatt from August 2025 in ...

3 Jul 2025 · < 1 min read
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