As South Africa heads into the 2026/27 summer season, farmers are once again being urged to prepare for the impacts of El Niño. While the phenomenon is a natural part…
Whenever new technology enters the agricultural space, one fear shows up almost immediately:“Will this replace farmers?” It’s a question I hear often...in fields, training sessions, workshops, and even casual conversations.…
What if the problem you’re trying to fix is only happening in one part of your field, but you still spray the entire block? For decades, broad‑acre spraying has been…
As agriculture evolves, a common misconception keeps resurfacing: that drones and traditional machinery are somehow competing for the same role on the farm. After speaking with farmers across South Africa,…
As a young professional working in business development for agricultural drones in South Africa, I’ve had a front‑row seat to one of the most fascinating transitions in modern agriculture. Almost every week,…
When I talk about food price trends in South Africa 2026, I am not speaking from statistics alone, I am speaking from lived reality. I see it in grocery stores,…
South African agriculture has stepped into 2026 at a turning point. Encouraging harvests, renewed farmer confidence and expanding export markets are bringing fresh energy to the sector. At the same…
As 2026 approaches, South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to evolve under the influence of climate change, technology, shifting market demands, and new regulations. Farmers, both small-scale and commercial, need to…
Over the past few years, agricultural drones have taken South Africa by storm , transforming how farmers manage crops, apply inputs, and gather field data.What many people don’t realise is…
I recently came across the Absa AgriTrends Spring 2025 report which, to be honest, I didn’t even know existed until Food for Mzansi promoted it. It’s a detailed publication packed…