Learn from real farmers and agri experts as they share their triumphs, challenges, and stories of resilience across the value chain. From livestock and crop management to finance, disease control, and farm ownership, XploreZA brings you everything you need to grow, thrive, and succeed in agriculture.
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...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The World Economic Forum’s recent Insight Report, Agritech: Shaping Agriculture in Emerging Economies, Today and Tomorrow, reminds us of a truth too often overlooked: women are the backbone of food security. Globally, the...
By Ntambo Mabuza At the end of July, I attended the Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Beef School in Thabazimbi — a town known for its iron mining, farming and tourism. The training was hosted at the...
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Calab Baloyi founded Nosso Sunflower Oil to create local impact, navigating challenges with resilience and adaptability. From humble beginnings, his determination and commitment to quality have turned obstacles into milestones, establishing a brand...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Featured image | Photo credit: Masi Losi Ploish Fhumulani Ratshitanga, CEO of Fruit South Africa, has carved an outstanding career in the agricultural sector, from plant pathology labs to leading one of the...
By Staff Writer Nonhlanhla Joye, affectionately known as Ma’ Joye, the founder of Umgibe Farming Organics and Training Institute, in Empolweni, Wartburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is on a bold mission to help one million people feed themselves by...