We’re Teaching Farmers the Wrong Things
We know how to calculate fertilizer down to the kilogram. We know exactly when to spray. We know how to push yield. But ask a simple question. What is feeding…
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April 21, 2026
Degrees Don’t Make Advisors: The Uncomfortable Truth About Agricultural Careers in South Africa
Let's be honest about something the agricultural industry rarely says out loud: A degree does not make you an advisor. It makes you a graduate with potential, not authority. And…
April 14, 2026
The 5 Principles of Regenerative Agriculture: And Why Most Farms Only Practice One
Most farms believe they are regenerative. They're not. And that's not an attack on farmers. It's a reflection of the system we've been trained in. A system that rewards production,…
April 7, 2026
Regenerative Agriculture: The System We don’t Question
If agriculture is the backbone of society, then we need to ask an uncomfortable question:What happens when the system we trust is no longer protecting the land it depends on?For…
March 31, 2026
How Global Wars Will Drive Up Fuel, Fertilizer and Farming Costs in South Africa
Global wars often feel far away until they begin to show up in the numbers that matter most. For South African agriculture, that moment may already be here.From where I…
March 12, 2026
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa: KZN & 2026 Update
Learn about Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa, its impact on livestock, KZN outbreaks, and the 2025 Karan Beef & Albert Falls feedlots. South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis: What You Need…
January 13, 2026
We are feeding the world, but struggling to feed ourselves
South Africa is a paradox. Our fields are full of maize, cabbages, citrus, and a variety of other crops, yet millions of households struggle to put food on the table.…
December 2, 2025
Building Resilient Soils: Why Biological Farming Is the Future of Crop Production
Have you ever wondered why some fields recover quickly after a dry spell while others struggle, even with fertilizer application? The secret often lies beneath our feet in the life…
November 11, 2025
When Theory Meets the Field: What Classrooms Don’t Tell You About Farming
What does it truly mean to farm vegetables every day? How far does classroom knowledgeprepare one for the unpredictable rhythm of the land? These questions echoed in my mind themoment…
October 14, 2025
Growing the Future: Why Crop Production Matters More Than Ever
Every meal begins long before it reaches the plate. It starts with a seed, the soil, and thehands that nurture it. Crop production may sound like a technical term, but…
September 16, 2025