Wayne Morris South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment. With production costs rising…

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Rachel Wynberg African Perspectives on Agroecology is a new book with 33 contributions from academics, non-governmental…

Does Your Tractor’s Colour Really Matter?
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Climate change is a challenge for small-scale farmers – how a mix of old and new techniques produced a superior maize harvest in a dry part of South Africa
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Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought
Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice.…

Balancing the Demands of Farming: A Day in the Life of a Farmer
By Mabuyane Mabuza This time of year, people often talk about and share their holiday…

Investing in Efficient Irrigation is Key to Successful Farming
By Mabuyane Mabuza The window for planting summer crops is closing, and farmers are already…

Vegetable Farming Part 2: From Market Insights to Sustainable Success
By Mabuyane Mabuza Vegetables can be the ‘low-hanging fruit’ and an ideal starting point for…

Essential Guide to Starting a Profitable Vegetable Farming Business in South Africa
By Mabuyane Mabuza Vegetable farming is one of the best ways to enter the agricultural…

Toyota Celebrates Agricultural Innovation and Resilience at 2024 Awards
Xploreza Staff Writer Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) honoured the winners of the 2024 Toyota/Agri…