Grains, grapes, groundnuts and more: commodity outlooks for the new year.  Hydroponics a game changer for ginger production.
Food forests mimicking nature to fight food insecurity. SA Harvest: nourishing hope, one plate at a time. High-tech Meatmaster farming in the Klein Karoo. Solar power to subscribe or not? Tips for future proofing  your farm.

Pig farming creating an environment where weaners and growers thrive. Africa needs an agricultural revolution. Meet the 
 Prestige Agri Worker of 2024. From stone fruit to mohair what’s ahead for SA commodities in 2025? Proven strategies for combatting soil bicarbonates. Lessons from Agri leaders, and their outlooks for the new year.

Predictions for 2025 Agri leaders share their hopes for the sector. Retailers must adapt to changing consumer demands.
 2024 In Retrospect, Agriculture news that grabbed our attention, Editor’s picks Feel-good farming stories. The evolution of avo farming in SA. Livestock exports done the right way.

Public-private partnership a boon for Limpopo citrus. How will Trump’s second presidency affect SA agriculture. Young farmer of 
the year shares his tests and triumphs. Algae hold promise for treating dairy farm wastewater. Healthy soil means healthy cattle.

Focus on agritourism two restorative farm stays, and a visit to a world-class wine estate. Cattle farming, The benefits of nutrient. circularity.  Canola production a South African success story.

Organisation aims to end hunger with sweet potatoes. The rise of the Boran Cherry  production  in Gauteng challenging, but possible. Focus on pig farming. The business of starting a piggery. Nutrition and biosecurity.

High-density grazing principles and benefits. Global grain and oilseed outlook for the new marketing season. Worst drought in 100 years: Namibian farmers’ anguish. Polluters must be held accountable for exceeding emissions limits. Tame weeds to deter cutworm.

The small-scale cattle producer continuing his family’s farming legacy. The realities of carbon credit schemes. Wine estate blends tradition with innovation. Producing grain on marginal soils does not make financial sense. Public infrastructure holds great potential for revitalisation.

Pause in load-shedding do not become complacent. Nurturing disease-free garlic plants. The importance of sustainability for a prosperous agri sector. why The sneezewood’s versatility may lead to its demise.

Optimal macadamia production needs healthy soil. How Vergelegen rebranded but kept its heritage. Brucellosis transmission, detection, and effective control.

Blueberries ideal for supporting rural communities. Agri education Part 2 More schools and courses in SA. Brahman a pillar of Namibia’s beef industry. The woman who blazed the trail for wine industry transformation.

FW goes to Switzerland: Part 3 Adding value by tracking food trends. Agri education schools and courses in SA. Focus on animal health & nutrition, Dipping, deworming and vaccinating cattle, Providing quality feed for pigs and poultry. Biological crop protection making steady progress. What the future holds for aquaculture.

FW goes to Switzerland: Part 2 Bridging the gap between farmers and consumers. ARC partners with university to promote research and technology transfer. Why a dairy farm turned to producing pineapples.  Emerging livestock farmer’s success with Tuli Growth Initiative.

Breeding well-adapted Angoras in the Eastern Cape. From a vacant plot to a thriving veggie farm. How drought-resistant sorghum can boost rural economies.  FW goes to Switzerland part 1 Lessons from highly specialised farms.

Fairtrade prioritising producers over profit.  Organic macadamia farming in KZN. Raising fertile Simbra on sourveld.

Pollination Innovation a local company’s solutions to decline in bees. Understanding maize price gaps in East Africa. Wet carcass syndrome: latest genetic research. Essential oils the secret to a Gauteng  farm’s success. New campaign tackles trespassing 
on farms.

Optimising stone fruit production with biological control. The new rural living in a smart agri village. Expert 
tips for managing calving issues in cattle. Resilient baobabs stand tall against climate change.

Producing healthy animals through high-density grazing. Systemic barriers remain for women in agriculture. Visit Nampo Cape 2024.
How climate smart smallholders are boosting maize yields.

CROP protection when and how to release biological control agents. Nestlé SA on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Hermanus wine estate chooses quality over quantity. Mite prevention and treatment in poultry. Grassland restoration
goals, methods and obstacles.

Inside the Cornish Beefmasters stud. How a mixed- communal farm crossed the commercial threshold. Pomegranates 
easy to grow in the right  climate.

How you can help stop the spread of invasive wasps. De Rustica’s recipe for olive oil success. Award-winning dairy farmer shares his breakthrough improvements.

An update on the Free-roaming Cheetah Census. Economies of scale hinder smallholder producers report. Meatmasters in the Free State 
It’s a privilege to work with this outstanding sheep breed. Harnessing the latest research and tech to fight grapevine leafroll disease. Where an MCC winemaker from the Overberg got her inspiration,

Focus on orchards Irrigation, netting, and pest control. Monitoring cattle’s body temperatures for optimal health. Could burning  rhino horn stockpiles stop the illegal trade? Aquaculture Tilapia: the African fish sought after around the world.

Crop protection a comprehensive  guide to fungicides. Avocado plantings on the rise in the Western Cape.  Why macadamia farmers need stock throughput cover. Facial recognition technology a new weapon against stock theft.

The emerging role of epigenetics in livestock production. Hydroponics an affordable option for new entrants. How the Cannabis Act will affect employers. Focus on fresh produce logistics, regulations, and infrastructure challenges. Ins and outs of packaging and storage.

Off-season  planning and farm management essential for a successful harvest. SA’s fruit exports  at risk as carbon tax looms. Secrets of 
 South Africa’s old termite mounds revealed.  Planning a feed strategy to cope during droughts. Profitable free-range chicken production in the Swartland.

Top tips for effectively managing a Bonsmara herd. SA company champions sustainable palm oil production. One Health 
strengthening bonds between communities and the land. Innovative programme addresses gender-based violence in rural areas. Macadamias How to boost production when margins are low. New Drakensberg  reserve aims to protect unique cultural ecological resources.

Versatile sorghum master plan aims to increase use in SA. Fruit water is the New zero calorie juice. Trials show how precision farming boosts site specific  management.  Regenerative farming from lifeless dust’ to productive farm. SA agriculture praised as incredible success story.

Why a coalition government is no magic formula for curing SA’s ills. What you need to know about starting a chicken abattoir.  Our plans to transform into a vibrant cotton industry.  Focus on drones gadgets and apps to-improve on-farm production.

Part-time farmer achieves success with wine and olive oil. The biggest health risks to horses in SA. SA’s paper and pulp industry is 
a main player on the global stage. Mastering the complexities of medical cannabis production. A hard look at the state 
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