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Farming

Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals,...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

Voermol Stressbuster hou jou herkouers gesond

Produsente word verplig om meer doeltreffend en ekonomies in die huidige landbou omgewing te boer; met ‘n groter vraag na menslike voedsel, minder beskikbare...

MacDay 2025: Data en Tegnologie Vorm die Toekoms van SA’s Makadamia-Bedryf

Die Suid-Afrikaanse makadamia-industrie is gereed om die kollig te steel tydens MacDay 2025, wat van 15 tot 17 September by Zimbali The Capital in...

Case IH Strengthens its Commitment to Western Cape Agriculture

From Bredasdorp to beyond, Case IH stands with South Africa’s farmers Agriculture is the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy, and nowhere is this more evident...

Why the Future of Farming Runs on Data

In a world of increasing climate variability and economic pressure, South African farmers are finding a new ally in the fight for profitability: data....

Die Thian Heyns Handelsmerk Kwaliteit, Nalatenskap en Volharding

Thian Heyns, ‘n TLU SA Jongboer-finalis van Clocolan, bewys dat ‘n sterk handelsmerk nie afhang van groot advertensieveldtogte nie. Sy suksesverhaal bied ‘n kragtige...

From Fertilizer to Community Champion: The Foskor Brand Story

Foskor, a proud South African company and a global leader in phosphate-based fertilizers, provides a powerful case study in modern agricultural branding. Instead of...

Rovic se LORA Besproeiingstelsels: Beheer jou water, waar jy ook al is

Rovic, ‘n vooraanstaande vervaardiger van landboumasjinerie in Suid-Afrika, het ‘n reputasie opgebou vir die verskaffing van topgehalte landboutoerusting en implemente aan boere regoor die...

Navigating Tomorrow: How Local Agriculture is Meeting Global Challenges

South Africa’s agricultural sector is at a pivotal moment. Facing a complex web of challenges from volatile global markets to the relentless march of...

Biosekuriteit: Die Voorste Linie teen Bek-en-klouseer

Die jongste uitbrekings van bek-en-klouseer (BKS) is ’n harde herinnering aan hoe kritiek biosekuriteit is. Volgens veearts dr. Shaun Morris (BSc Vet. Sci., Hons...

Make Every Drop Count with VICAR Sprayers

Over the past three seasons, Ikapa Trading in Grabouw—co-owned by Neels Thiart and supported by seasoned industry expert Mike Heath—has successfully conducted more than...