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- Crop resilience is as important as yield
Providing food for a growing population on limited arable land is no longer the only challenge farmers are facing. Farmers are increasingly facing adverse weather conditions making sustainable food production even more challenging. Read more » - Patensie strikes winning note once again at Agri’s Got Talent
Honey Katoo from Patensie in the Eastern Cape took top honours at the 2026 Agri’s Got Talent competition at a gala evening near Klapmuts, Western Cape, on 16 October. She is the second consecutive winner from the citrus-growing town, following fellow Endulini Fruit employee Jenedine Jantjies’s win in 2025. Read more » - The hidden cost of poor health management
The most damaging livestock losses are often the ones farmers do not immediately see. Veterinarian Dr Dave Midgley explained to Glenneis Kriel how good health management protects productivity, fertility, and long-term farm performance. Prevention, planning and veterinary partnerships go a long way towards safeguarding production and profit. Read more » - Gauteng looks to practical solutions for climate resilience
Gauteng needs to move beyond assessing climate risks and responding to disasters to taking practical steps to strengthen its resilience to extreme weather. Read more » - Royal Show lamb carcass sets South African price record
The 2026 Royal Show’s carcass competition produced a record sale of R110 580, with Vredesig Dormers & Suffolk, Hatari Farming, and 2 Broers Dormers among the leading exhibitors. Read more » - Small stud, tough conditions: Southgate’s approach to Dohne Merino breeding
Neil and Morgan Potter are building on the long history of Southgate Dohne Merino Stud in the Eastern Cape. Despite challenging farming conditions and limited resources, they remain focused on breeding hardy, productive sheep through careful management and performance recording. Read more » - Joint research forum digs deep into conservation, regenerative agriculture
Topics across the extensive subject of conservation and regenerative agriculture were addressed during two days of intense workshops, field demonstrations, and collaborative learning at the recent Conservation Agriculture Research Forum meeting in Potchefstroom. Read more » - Eastern Cape emerging farmers urged to apply for 2027/28 support
Emerging farmers in the Eastern Cape have until 30 October 2026 to apply for support through the provincial Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Support Programme for the 2027/28 financial year. Read more » - Building good value through cheesemaking
Rather than relying solely on milk sales, Matthew Fraser-Jones has built a cheesery alongside the dairy at Stonehouse Cheese Estate near Stanford. He spoke to Henning Naudé about managing a Jersey herd and an artisanal cheese operation, creating a business model that extracts greater value from every litre of milk… Read more » - Twee Neefs Dohne Merino, a unique and thriving stud
Twee Neefs Dohne Merino has established itself as one of the leading sheep breeds due to its unique qualities of resilience, high fertility, and superior wool. Read more »
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