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By Aurelia Mbokazi For farmers, a cold front isn’t simply about reaching for another jacket. When temperatures suddenly plunge, rain turns to sleet and snow begins falling across parts of the country, the animals out in...
Staff Writer For many South African farmers and home growers, August feels like a month of transition. Winter hasn’t quite let go, but spring is already knocking at the door. It’s tempting to leave vegetable beds...
By Aurelia Mbokazi It’s easy to think that winter is a time when the land simply waits for spring. The fields are quieter, planting plans are still taking shape and much of the attention shifts to...
By Staff Writer Winter may feel like a slower season on many South African farms, but beneath the surface, the groundwork for the next harvest is already being laid. Before tractors return to the fields and...
Aurelia Mbokazi July is often seen as a quieter time on the farming calendar, but experienced farmers know that some of the most important decisions for the coming season are made long before the first seed...
By Blessings Masuku and Colleta Gandidzanwa In parts of Johannesburg, a small patch of spinach, herbs or sweet potatoes can mean far more than a greener neighbourhood. It can help stretch a household food budget, supply...