Countries

Farming in SA is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads. Rural towns are being hit hardest

Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s agriculture has had great consecutive seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added... Read more

6 Jun, 2023

Agriculture

Farmers in SA face power cuts and a weak rand – but a number of factors are working in their favour too

Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University Winter is an important season for South African agriculture, with some of its key field... Read more

11 May, 2023

Arts and Leisure

‘One of the toughest and best decisions’ – Mpho Wabadimo ventures into farming

Cape Town – South African reality TV star and former winner of Big Brother Mzansi Mpho Wabadimo has ventured... Read more

11 Apr, 2023

Agriculture

Farming in South Africa: 6 things that need urgent attention in 2023

Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s agriculture remains an important sector of the economy and holds great potential to... Read more

15 Jan, 2023

Arts and Leisure

PICS | ‘Bold Moves’ – DJ Tira hints at venturing into farming

Cape Town – South African musician, Mthokozisi ‘DJ Tira’ Khathi received congratulatory messages from his fans after posting pictures... Read more

5 Aug, 2022

Business

Algerian farmer’s olive oil wins global recognition

Aïn Oussera – Hakim Alileche left a successful career in graphic design and moved to the Algerian countryside to produce... Read more

7 Nov, 2021

Agriculture

No tilling, no chemicals in South African farmer’s revolution

Balfour – It’s spring in South Africa, and Danie Bester’s tillers are rusting in a corner of his farm. Freshly-turned... Read more

28 Oct, 2021

Agriculture

Senegalese onion farmers in tears over glut

Bambilor – In a satellite town of Senegal’s capital Dakar, 25kg sacks of onions are piled up on pavements,... Read more

3 Sep, 2021