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By Ntambo Mabuza For many, news of a locust outbreak might evoke the biblical story of God unleashing a swarm of locusts upon Egypt. As one of ten plagues brought on by Pharaoh’s refusal to free...
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By Ntambo Mabuza For many, news of a locust outbreak might evoke the biblical story of God unleashing a swarm of locusts upon Egypt. As one of ten plagues brought on by Pharaoh’s refusal to free...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe In the heart of Mariannhill, in KZN, two sisters are proving that passion and purpose can turn a single seed into a movement. Nqobile and Nokukhanya Cele, the dynamic duo behind Imisebe Agri...
By Ntambo Mabuza As part of its 2025 Congress last week, the voice of organised agriculture, AgriSA, brought together dozens of farmers, agribusiness representatives, and other industry stakeholders to reflect on the future of agriculture. Formerly...
Women small-scale farmers continue to face barriers to growth, often farming without land ownership and struggling to access finance. New research by Sive Zintle Mbangiswano, Zamagebe Siphokazi Vuthela, and Dr Elona Ndlovu reveals that even well-intentioned...
By Ntambo Mabuza Calves are the true currency of cattle farming; each one born healthy and strong represents money on hooves. The way farmers manage calving season can ultimately determine the success or failure of their...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe For Banelise Mhlangu, an agricultural economist, agriculture is more than a career—it’s a calling. Growing up in Mamelodi township, she was first introduced to farming through her father, who cultivated spinach in a...