Farmer's Inside Track

Tune in to learn how an innovative collaboration between AECI Plant Health and Khula is providing new-era farmers with cutting-edge solutions, expanding their market reach, and promoting sustainable …

The medicinal cannabis industry in South Africa has been evolving rapidly over the past few years, driven by legislative changes, increasing local and international demand, and investment interest.

I…

In this insightful video, we sit down with Ilse Ruthford, Managing Director at Compagniesdrift in Stellenbosch.

Ruthford’s remarkable professional journey began in 1996 after completing a marketing co…

Making sure that farmers get their hands on a wide variety of high-quality seeds is no overnight success.

Did you know creating a new seed variety can take up to 15 years? Yes, it is a lengthy and det…

In today's agricultural landscape, precision, efficiency, and sustainability are more crucial than ever. With rising input costs, narrowing profit margins, and increasing food demand, farmers must ut…

Dean Barnard, a crop farmer from George in the Western Cape, has been working alongside his father on Waboomskraal farm for 19 years, taking over operations eight years ago. The family farm, Oppie Pl…

Aquaculture is a promising sector of South Africa with various expansion opportunities. In this episode of Farmer's Inside Track, David Fincham shares his years of expertise and insights on how to ha…

In this insightful episode, we speak with Annelize Morkel, Managing Director

at Achieve Through Action. Annelize holds a Master’s in Commerce with a

specialisation in Leadership and Strategy and has ov…

If you ask Olerile Lekgetho about his secret to success, he'll tell you it's Voermol Feeds.

In a special podcast series over the coming months, we'll explore how some of Mzansi's brightest young farme…

In this episode, we chat with Tam Johnson, an animal scientist and sales and technical manager at a leading tissue culture laboratory.

Tam joins us to explore the dynamic banana industry in South Afri…

In this special episode, we delve into the transformative power of youth in food systems with two remarkable guests from Nestlé.

Comfort Tshisikule, youth, learning and development lead at Nestlé, and…

In this episode, we sit down with Brenton Maarman, a passionate wine enthusiast and dedicated educator. After completing his BSc, Maarman pursued an MSc and has since devoted himself to teaching as a…

Agroecology combines ecological and social principles to create sustainable agricultural practices.

In this episode, renowned agroecologist Professor Kingsley Ayisi from the University of Limpopo expl…

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sydney Claassen, a dedicated farmer from Stellenbosch and the visionary behind Pinehaven.

Claassen shares the story of how he got started in far…

Pap is a staple, known for its versatility in flavours and textures. Willfried Korn, the founder of Pap2Go, has revolutionised this beloved dish by introducing a deep-fried version. His innovative pa…

In this episode, we explore the intricate science of pollen analysis in honey with Dr. Janis Delport, a melissopalynologist from the University of Cape Town.

Dr. Delport has investigated the botanical…

In this episode, we feature Petri de Beer, a passionate advocate for the future of agriculture and sustainable farming. He is a senior agricultural economist at Vinpro and the founder of Houwater Agr…

Indigenous vegetables are key to sustainable farming. By integrating cowpea and amaranth, farmers can enhance soil health, preserve biodiversity, and improve nutrition.

In this episode, Dr. Buhlebeliv…

Good quality irrigation water is crucial for the health of your crops and the longevity of irrigation equipment.

In this episode, Dexter Neethling, product manager at Netafim South Africa, talks abou…

In this episode of Farmers Inside Track, we delve into the critical role of thermometers in livestock management. Accurate monitoring of animal body temperature is essential for maintaining the healt…