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,…
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…
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…
You spent years grinding, studying hard for your Agricultural Degree, Honours, or Master’s. You sacrificed time, energy, and money. You dreamed of making a difference in agriculture, maybe as an…
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…
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.…
Agricultural advisors /Extension officers play a transformative role in supporting farmers from the soil-testing stage all the way to marketing their produce or livestock. They provide technical guidance, practical demonstrations,…
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…
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…