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By Boipelo Kekana-Mabuza A caller on one of the radio stations asked for a good Samaritan to assist him and his co-op with a tractor. The presenter tried to offer advice and point the caller in...
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By Boipelo Kekana-Mabuza A caller on one of the radio stations asked for a good Samaritan to assist him and his co-op with a tractor. The presenter tried to offer advice and point the caller in...
By Ntambo Mabuza Whether the tool is a cowbell or a microchip, knowing the whereabouts of one’s livestock at any given moment is a business imperative, given the significant investment in raising and breeding animals. Moreover,...
Wayne Morris South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment. With production costs rising at an alarming 12.4% year-on-year, according to Statistics South Africa, farmers face mounting pressure to maintain sustainability, profitability, and food security....
Rachel Wynberg African Perspectives on Agroecology is a new book with 33 contributions from academics, non-governmental organisations, farmer organisations and policy makers. It is free to download, and reviewers have described it as a “must read for all...
By Mabuyane Mabuza In the world of established commercial farming, the colour of your tractor can carry a surprising amount of weight. For instance, green often symbolises ownership of a John Deere – a badge of...
Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa’s North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of...