Embracing Mechanisation in South Africa’s Agriculture Sector to Meet Growing Demands

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

Industrial scale farming is flawed: what ecologically-friendly farming practices could look like in Africa

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

Does Your Tractor’s Colour Really Matter?

By Mabuyane Mabuza In the world of established commercial farming, the colour of your tractor…

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

Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo New research into rural small-scale farms in South…

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…