Farmer's Inside Track

Livestock auctions can be daunting, especially for new-era farmers. To help you thrive in this critical aspect of agriculture, we’re joined by agricultural consultant Ndumiso Gule in our latest episo…

In this episode, we sit down with Lukeshni Chetty, General Manager of the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR), to explore the intricate journey of agricultural seed development and the …

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Corina du Toit, a seasoned professional with an impressive background in the wine industry. With an MSc in Wine Biotechnology from Stellenbosch University, a…

In this episode, Emmanuel Mudau, a livestock farmer from Limpopo, reveals how Voermol Feeds transformed his farm. Facing high mortality rates among his Bosvelder sheep, Emmanuel found a solution with…

In this episode, we delve into the role of soil analysis in agriculture with Werner Rossouw, technical manager for AECI Plant Health in the northern region. Werner examines how laboratory measurement…

Discover the benefits of automation, the evolution of irrigation technology, and insights into dosing systems, fertigation, and controllers.

In this episode, Nickie Theron, Product Manager for Netafim…

In this episode of Farmers Inside Track, we explore the story of Petrus Happy Letsitsa, a former financial advisor who swapped banking for commercial farming. Based in Welkom, Happy now farms 800 hec…

Rural community development is crucial to South Africa's broader socio-economic transformation.

Discover how Roana EasyFarm, a youth-led initiative, is advancing local food security by integrating sus…

In this episode, we meet Nadia Heffer, who holds a BC in Viticulture and Oenology from Stellenbosch University and an MBA in responsible management from Audencia Business School in France. She specia…

In a small Swiss hotel garden, with the Jungfrau mountains standing tall in the background, Michaela Sandmayr, a grain and crop farmer based in Austria, sits down to share her story with Food For Mza…

Agriculture remains a key driver and beneficiary of technological innovations.

In this episode, we speak to Thulani Magida, the founder of Juta Agritech, who explores the specific uses, benefits, lic…

Join us as we delve into critical compliance issues under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act. This important legislation classifies pesticide containers and obsolete pesticides as hazar…

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ruth Faro, a seasoned veteran of the wine industry with nine years of experience. Faro’s journey has been a dynamic blend of challenges and succ…

In this episode, agritech entrepreneur Ziphezinhle Gabuza explores the critical topic of digital safety in agriculture. Learn about the most common digital threats facing modern farms, how to protect…

Agro-processing is a viable avenue to diversify a farming enterprise, increase profitability and build business resilience. In this episode, Selinah Ntjana, the founder of Selinah the Goat, shares ho…

In this episode, Jerid-Lee Warries, a seasoned farmer with over 12 years of experience cultivating table grapes in the picturesque Piketberg region shares stories about his early to becoming a succes…

It is important to ensure your farm’s water is safe, compliant and sustainable.

In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, Dirk Moolman, a leading hydrogeologist, explores what farmers need to know ab…

Born and raised in the heart of the Swartland, Edmund Terblanche is a passionate winemaker now crafting exceptional wines at La Motte Wine Estate.

After completing his agricultural studies at Stelle…

In this episode, we delve into the value of drip irrigation for small-scale crop farmers and explore how this innovative solution can transform their farming practices. 

Martin Bahnemann, Netafim’s bu…