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Springbok continues with farming … and Agrico ensures success

A love for this country and for farming Bakkies Botha, a name synonymous with talent and perseverance on the rugby field, does not have just one passion in this life. Just as deep, ev...

4 Dec 2024 · 6 min read

VIDEO: HelpJag and Bakkies Botha’s excellent partnership

Bakkies is not only a farmer, but also an ambassador for the farming community. He understands the challenges that farmers face, and he uses his platform to support the hard-working m...

29 Nov 2024 · < 1 min read

Africa Cuisine 4: Southern Africa – Namibia, Lesotho and eSwatini

Amid the ravages of climate change that lashes the continent with extreme weather patterns like extremely high temperatures, widespread drought and devastating floods, it is good to appr...

26 Nov 2024 · 9 min read

Workforce Staffing Namibia strengthens operations to support growth in oil & ...

Workforce Staffing Namibia, a leading provider of specialised workforce solutions, is bolstering its operations to address the growing needs of the country's burgeoning oil & gas, re...

12 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

VIDEO: 2023 Farmer of the year: Dewald te Water

Earlier this year, the ProagriMedia team had the incredible privilege of visiting the 2023 farmer of the year Dewald te Water, who farms between Bethal and Trichard in Mpumalanga, to gai...

23 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Agroforestry 3: Women’s role and rights

Women play an important role in agroforestry and other farming systems, as they make up about 50% of the agricultural labour force. Yet, in many countries on the continent, they have les...

11 Sep 2024 · 9 min read

African cuisine 1: A fusion of cultures

The rich and diverse culinary traditions of Africa developed over a very long time and many cultures have contributed to the unique character of African dishes. These cultures include no...

5 Sep 2024 · 7 min read

Meet Rozanne Herion: No task is too big for this iron woman

There is no reason for farmer’s wives and women in agriculture to wait and plead that busy men do work in and around the house. Does the crooked gate bother you? Grab the welding machi...

29 Aug 2024 · 7 min read

WPF releases free training on feeding chickens

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released free training materials to help poultry farmers ensure their chickens are properly fed and watered. The training module is part of a se...

21 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Drotsky – women show their mettle in welding

Farmers across South Africa have relied on Drotsky's dependable hammer mills, feed mixers, and pellet machines since 1962. The very first hammer mill was built by Gert Drotsky, and ov...

20 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

FAW Trucks Southern Africa celebrates Mandela Day with heartfelt CSR initiative

In honour of Mandela Day, FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly engages in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at uplifting local communities. This initiative not only ...

15 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: Tannie Baps van Jaarsveld believes there is beauty in hardship | Kynoch

A very formidable and inspiring woman farmer, Baps van Jaarsveld farms on the farm Rusfontein, between Balfour and Villiers. Over the years, many people come your way, and some people ...

15 Aug 2024 · < 1 min read

Food security and nutrition 2: Smallholder farmers and food security in Africa

Africa is facing serious food security threats with thousands of children in many countries on the continent facing famine and/or suffering from the results of malnutrition. Children ...

8 Aug 2024 · 8 min read

Female farmer Mabuyane Mabuza: Transforming the agricultural landscape

Grain, soya beans and a whole lot of love is what keeps Mabuyane Mabuza busy on her farm near Randfontein. With her heart filled with passion for her farm, and her feet always in the soi...

6 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Give women in Zimbabwe land: World Bank

The World Bank has painted a grim picture about women and landownership in Zimbabwe at a time government says it is promoting women's involvement in the agriculture sector. Women make up...

31 Jul 2024 · 6 min read

Unpacking Bayer’s Commitment to “Health for All, Hunger for None”...

The article by Jorge Levinson, the Senior Bayer Representative for Sub-Saharan Africa. At Bayer, we believe in a world without hunger, a future without disease, and the humility to in...

20 Jun 2024 · 3 min read

Redback boots: If the shoe fits, put it on!

When farming and working on the farm, a farmer wants to do it in comfort, without sore and tired feet. Australian Redback boots need no introduction to South African farmers. Trappers...

19 Jun 2024 · 2 min read

Agri Skills Transfer cultivates a love for agriculture in the hearts of their stud...

Agri Skills Transfer believes agriculture is the future. Here you receive more than just a certificate or diploma. You gain valuable farming experience and skills to not only farm but ma...

26 Mar 2024 · 6 min read

Overcoming Agricultural Education Obstacles: Empowering Farmers to study on the Farm

For the past two decades, Agri Skills Transfer has stood as a beacon of excellence in agricultural training and skills development. With our practical approach to teaching, we have estab...

22 Feb 2024 · 3 min read

African smallholders struggle despite increased international support.

While African countries have received generous support from international agencies and philanthropists to boost agriculture production, critics note that this has not been enough to deal...

14 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

Merry Christmas and Many Thanks from Gallagher Animal Management

From the Gallagher family, thank you for a wonderful year. It was an absolute privilege working with each and every one of our special clients. We wish you a lovely and safe holiday s...

1 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Tapeworm is spreading, endangering people

Echinococcus granulosus is a type of tapeworm which is a harmful parasite. It’s a zoonotic disease, which means it spreads from animals to people, with a life cycle involving humans,...

28 Nov 2023 · 8 min read

Southern Africa small-scale farming success featuring individual success story

Incubation eliminates entry barriers for small-scale farmers: Access to loan financing is a game changer. Access to loan financing and the lack of skills to manage cash flow in small ...

28 Nov 2023 · 7 min read

Case IH: Young farmers hold the future of agriculture future in their hands

A recent visit to the young agricultural students from Tuks (University of Pretoria) clearly shows: Agriculture in South Africa is not an outdated profession with a limited future – ag...

31 Oct 2023 · 4 min read

The future of agriculture rests in the hands of the next generation of farmers

Tuks Agriculture also works in close collaboration with various organisations to encourage agricultural students, give them exposure, and prepare them for the future of the fast-changing...

18 Oct 2023 · < 1 min read

Waterberg: Farmers and community unite against mining

Farmers in the Waterberg area of Limpopo have taken a stand to block an application for prospecting in a ‘Critical Biodiversity Area’ of the Waterberg. An unknown company, Legae M...

7 Sep 2023 · 9 min read

Christine Bouwer from Ripper Tillage loves the soil and being a woman in agriculture

During Women's month, South Africans enjoy giving praise where praise is due to the mothers, rolemodels and industry leaders that work within the agricultural industry. Christine Bouwer,...

16 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

Remarkable lady takes transport to new heights with Scania

Scania supports transport companies across the world by delivering heavy trucks for each customer's need. For many years now, transport sector players have recruited and trained women in...

15 Aug 2023 · 7 min read

Case IH celebrates women forging careers in agriculture

This Women's Month we celebrate a new generation of powerful young upcoming females who are making a difference in the agriculture sector. Case IH is committed to empowering young ladies...

8 Aug 2023 · < 1 min read

Tuks Landbou’s young ladies believe in the future of agriculture

There are many female farmers or farmers’ wives and daughters nowadays who are making their mark in agriculture. Hands-on women who know about milking cows, dipping cattle, can help tw...

7 Aug 2023 · 7 min read

‘Warriors of hope’ inspired by Fruit Logistica

Nigel Klaasen, the 2022 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, enjoyed a market access capacity building tour to the Netherlands and attended Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany earlier...

10 Jul 2023 · 6 min read

Opinion piece: Milestone achievement – 100,000 pieces of testing equipment s...

Substance abuse is a major problem in most countries. While it is extremely challenging for governments to tackle alcohol and drug abuse on its own, fortunately the private sector has st...

22 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

Opinion Piece: Temporary employment services can speed up fibre rollout and give r...

While the Covid-19 pandemic threw the world, and South Africa, into chaos, it was also responsible for rapidly pushing the digital agenda. As more people are now empowered to work from h...

18 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

HJN training qualifications and training

Company Description HJN Training, with head quarters in Centurion and a satellite office located in Vereeniging, is an organisation dedicated to the training of police, private and publ...

8 Nov 2022 · 5 min read

Momentum Metropolitan’s Women in Farming

Candidates from Momentum Metropolitan's Women in Farming programme, a three-year incubator that aims to enhance the skills of young black female farmers, recently celebrated their gr...

31 Oct 2022 · < 1 min read

Agricultural Writers SA North: Awards evening on 14 October 2022

The regional candidates for the Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) North were officially announced on 14 October during an awards event in Pretoria. The event's main sponsors were Corteva...

18 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

CNH Industrial puts women empowerment first

What is a woman in one word? That entirely depends on who you ask, but for the ladies working at CNH Industrial, every word evokes courage and inspires other women to persevere. Duri...

7 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

How to improve father-son work relationships

Conflict between fathers and sons relates to traditional male roles. Once men understand the underlying issues, they can work to transcend their competitive instincts. “No matter wh...

31 Aug 2022 · 12 min read

Momentum Metropolitan’s Women in Farming Programme

All this women below is part of the Momentum Metropolitan’s Women in Farming Programme. The programme is on a mission to enhance the skills of young female farmers to enable and emp...

30 Aug 2022 · 9 min read

Case IH Women’s month — Franelyn (Lollie) Hoffman: Every farmer is unique

Her love for agriculture was ingrained in her as she grew up on a farm and later farmed with her late husband. Today she carries on his legacy on behalf of her four children, serving her...

19 Aug 2022 · < 1 min read

Brucellosis destroyed my life and this could happen to you too!

Dr. Frans Banting, a veterinarian who was infected with brucellosis nearly 40 years ago, tells his story and hopefully this will help all of us realize how devastating this disease is; a...

24 Jun 2022 · 8 min read

Breakdown the wall of silence

Communication is the key to success in maintaining a successful family agribusiness. Yet many families never get to first base in addressing in communication issues, even those who reali...

13 May 2022 · 6 min read

Brucellosis and the risk for humans

Modern consumers are more informed about the origin of products than ever before. During the past two decades, there has been a major effort from both consumers and producers to promote ...

11 May 2022 · 4 min read
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