Farmer's Inside Track

The rich history of agricultural cooperatives in the country go back over a century to the early 1900s. These cooperatives have played a crucial role in empowering farmers and addressing various chal…

Do you have a biosecurity checklist in place amidst the prevalence of various animal diseases? Biosecurity in agriculture entails crucial measures to mitigate the risk of transmitting infectious illn…

From cultivating traditional varieties to embracing innovation, Limpopo fruit farmer Dibesho Serage shares insights on meeting market demands in the deciduous fruit industry. Discover strategies for …

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is dedicated to enhancing potato production in South Africa and empowering small-scale farmers within the industry.

Dr Lerato Matsaunyane, the research team man…

Plants that are hydroponically produced indoors without the need of soil or growing media are known as "soilless farming." Rather than drawing the mineral nutrients needed for growth from the soil, p…

Nolundi Msengana, affectionately known as Mama Nolundi, manages a 320-hectare maize and soya farm in Sedibeng, Gauteng. Alongside crop cultivation, she also raises cattle, sheep, and goats.

Her diver…

Throughout South Africa, passionate cannabis and hemp advocates are tirelessly dedicated to raising awareness about the opportunities and benefits of these commodities.

In this episode, we hear insigh…

Following a successful 2023, Agri SA Enterprises is ready to roll out phase three of its Women in Farming programme.

In this episode, project manager Mareli Prinsloo and project administrator Aisha Dh…

With Agnovate’s soil moisture insurance, farmers now have the ability to manage their soil moisture risk before they even have crops in the ground, enabling them to mitigate adverse soil moisture lev…

In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we explore the challenges of heat stress impacting livestock globally.

Dr Klaas-Jan Leeuw, a researcher in ruminant nutrition at the Agricultural Research Co…

The state of biosecurity in South Africa is a concerning factor for John Hudson, head of agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking.

In this episode, he addresses challenges such as insufficient knowle…

Significant progress has been achieved in the transformation of South Africa's potato industry.

In this episode, we delve into transformation within the potato industry with experts from Potatoes SA's…

Biological farming includes a wide range of products aimed at supporting soil fertility, biological activity, and plant growth.

In this podcast episode, Marina Jordan, a horticulturist, discusses how…

In this episode, we explore the significance of seeds in agriculture, unravelling the uniqueness of each seed and understanding how genetics influence plant growth, yield, and adaptability.

Expert Gle…

Lumka Digashu knows a thing or two about farm diversification. She cultivates a diverse range of crops, including yellow maize, sugar beans, cabbages, spinach, and potatoes across 260 hectares in the…

Farmers, secure your harvest with Land Bank Crop Insurance LBIC. Their comprehensive cover is not a one-size-fits-all crop insurance but caters to individual requirements and circumstances.

Crop insur…

Discover the benefits of organic fertilisers with Mandisa Mazibuko, a master's candidate in agricultural science. Organic fertilisers are derived from carbon-based, naturally occurring compounds like…

South African fresh fruit exporters are confronted with fierce competition and challenges. In addition to this they need to ensure that perishable items reach exports markets in an acceptable conditi…

Credit life insurance is one of the most effective techniques for protecting a farmer's assets in the case of death, disability, or terminal illness. This is a type of life insurance policy that will…

Across Africa, blockchain technology is making significant contributions to reshaping farming practices by addressing various challenges and improving efficiency in the agricultural sector.

In this ep…