Farmer's Inside Track

Meat classification is an important aspect of the meat industry that both livestock producers and meat processors should be familiar with. It helps ensure that meat products meet certain quality and …

Welcome to the Mentor Farmer series of the Farmers Inside Track Podcast where the wisdom of seasoned farmers and mentors meets the needs and enthusiasm of a new era farmers.

One such mentor is award-w…

There are several reasons why farmers should care about sustainable agriculture. It not only benefits the environment and society but also their own long-term economic and operational interests.

In t…

As a farmer or agribusiness owner, financial planning and farm budgets can sometimes be intimidating or challenging, but they are essential for the success and sustainability of your operation.

In tod…

Did you know that the quality of meat is affected by the genetic output of the animal, how the animal is reared, and the nutritional status during production?  

That’s right Mzansi! And in this epis…

Andermatt Madumbi is a uniquely positioned South African company, supported by some of the greatest minds around the world in the biological and agricultural space, developing biological solutions to…

Our podcast series with Voermol Feeds is reaching its conclusion and for a seasonal send-off, we catch up with Dr Josef van Wyngaard acting national technical manager at Voermol regarding their flags…

Sorghum is an indigenous grain to Africa, and although its uses and commercial demands may evolve with time, it will always be a basic staple diet for many rural people.  

In this episode, Siphiwe Si…

We’re joined by Andries Fourie, a senior agricultural economist at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State. Together, we’re unravelling the world of agricultural markets…

Now, optimising a production system that works on your farm is about tackling one variable at a time. Merging science principles and practical implementation, and of course the difference between max…

Now, building healthy soil is essential for long-term use and production of any land. Plants need nutrients for healthy growth and they obtain them from the environment, soil minerals and organic ma…

Sound care and handling practices, based on experience and research have shown to impact the well-being of cattle animal health and herd productivity. Farmers are often encouraged to learn about low …

Supporting women in farming is not only a matter of gender equality but also a strategic imperative for sustainable development, food security, and economic growth. Empowering women in agriculture be…

Now, meat quality starts at farm level. It is important to have a breeding programme and to understand the role of nutrition in this programme, including herd health disease management.

In this episod…

Lumpy skin disease is one of the most important viral diseases in cattle which is usually with symptoms such skin nodules and ulceration. Although only a small percentage of affected animals die, lum…

VOERMOL PROCON 33 is a versatile, urea-free, high protein concentrate for the home-mixing of high-quality animal feeds. It contains a minimum of three different protein sources especially suitable fo…

Agricultural exports are crucial to South Africa for several reasons and improving existing relationships in the sector can bring numerous benefits to the countries economy.

John Hudson, Nedbank’s H…

South African beef and lamb meat are exactly what nature intended them to be: free of added hormones, nourished by the land, and rich in nutrients. With the full support of RMIS, the industry is dedi…

Small-scale farmers in Africa and the Middle East encounter unique challenges that demand tailor-made mechanisation solutions. In this episode we hear more about how John Deere’s S.M.A.R.T Model is d…

Balancing poultry diets is essential for the health, growth, and performance of poultry. In this

episode, Stephani Barker, Monogastric Technical Advisor at Meadow Feeds shares insights on

the essential…