Farmer's Inside Track

Vumile Mzinzi is no ordinary farmer. After building a successful career as a pharmacist, he returned to his family's farm in the Eastern Cape, combining his medical expertise with his passion for agr…

Discover how Fairtrade Africa empowers farmers to combat climate change threats by supporting them to not only grow food but also grow people. Learn about innovative interventions like clean energy a…

In this episode, we focus on what South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control efforts mean for farmers on the ground. 

Veterinary expert Prof Ishmael Jaja explains how the disease spreads, why…

This episode is a deep and heartfelt conversation with Mmadipilo Letlape, a dynamic livestock farmer and founder of Nature Nation Camp. Through her personal story, Mmadipilo unpacks the realities of …

Thinking of growing sorghum? Discover expert tips on top varieties, ideal planting times, and why this drought-resilient crop could be one of your most profitable moves yet.

Agronomist and PhD researc…

When planting season rolls around, your seed choice might seem like a small detail, but it could be your biggest decision.

In this episode, we dig deep into maize hybrid selection with Reggie Mchunu, …

In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we’re joined by a true trailblazer — Lesedi Gaabue, the first Black woman to graduate in town planning from North West University. But her journey doesn’t st…

In this episode, we sit down with Siziphiwe Jojo, agricultural economist and head of business at Agricast Advisory Services, to unpack the essential elements of a strong agribusiness plan.

Jojo explai…

No rain, no gain? Not quite. In this episode of Food For Mzansi, we dive into the water challenges facing Western Cape farmers, and the cost-effective solutions they are adopting to survive and thriv…

In this episode, we sit down with Henrey Gibbs, a first-generation, self-taught livestock farmer from Klerksdorp, North West. Henrey shares how a trip to a Mafikeng auction sparked a lifelong passion…

In this inspiring episode of Farmer's Inside Track, we meet Musa Nhlapo, a passionate wine entrepreneur from the township of Kagiso.

With grit, vision, and guidance from the South Africa Wine Industr…

In this episode, we explore why Kalahari Red goats are becoming the breed of choice for many South African farmers. 

Join us as we speak to Leroy van de Merwe of Redstag Ranch in Limpopo. From the bre…

Ready to take your farm to the next level? Join us for a lively panel discussion where we’ll explore how South African farmers, both seasoned pros and newcomers, can use smart financing and precision…

Beyond the Field, aangebied deur John Deere Financial en gefasiliteer deur Anrich Herbst, bring Antois van der Westhuizen (besturende direkteur, John Deere Financial) en Pieter Pienaar (kredietverkop…

In this episode, we sit down with Mosa Balesamang,  an animal scientist, livestock consultant, and passionate sheep farmer making waves both in the field and on TikTok.

Mosa shares her journey from ea…

If you think farming has nothing to do with your dinner plate, think again.

In this episode, we’re crossing over to our sister publication, Food For Mzansi’s Farmer’s Inside Track podcast for a specia…

After 44 years in agriculture and over two decades in the wine industry, Rydal Jeftha, managing director of Koopmanskloof Wines, knows that the future of South African wine lies in its people.

In this…

In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked threats to crop production, free water or gravitational water, and how it affects South African farmers across different provinces. 

Soil scien…

In this episode, we sit down with legal expert Pearl Gibbs, an attorney, conveyancer, and notary public, who unpacks the most pressing legal challenges facing South Africa’s new-generation farmers.

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In this episode, we chat to Kevin Pieterse, an experienced farm manager and Kyron Agri representative, who unpacks practical strategies for controlling and managing endoparasites in livestock. 

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