Why Africa’s food future depends on its women farmers
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women have long been the foundation of families and communities, tending the land, nurturing crops, and feeding nations. Yet, despite sustaining the continent’s food systems, they remain largely invisible in the formal agri-food economy that spans production, processing, packaging, and distribution…
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South African oranges win US tariff exemption ahead of 2026 season.
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the US government’s new tariff exemption on oranges, a move that safeguards South Africa’s competitiveness in the American market ahead of the 2026 season, which begins around April.
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Cotton farming: what’s not to love?
The co-owner of Wilkot Boerdery in the Northern Cape, Johan Maree, shares his cotton farming journey with Nichelle Steyn and explains why there is so much more to the crop than meets the eye.
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Lessons from a small-scale tomato farmer and agro-processor
When Pumeza Maseti speaks about her journey into agriculture, her passion and creativity shine through. She now manages 1,6ha in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, through Sinemihlali, a co-operative established to create jobs and build skills.
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Biological crop protection becomes essential for South African growers
Export regulations, reduced access to chemical products and growing scrutiny around food safety are pushing South African growers to adopt biological crop protection as a central part of integrated farming practices.
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Water under threat: new technology is the answer
“Water insecurity will continue to cause ripple effects across global supply chains from manufacturing to agriculture, it will strain geopolitical ties and it will place untold pressure on the world’s poorest populations,” warns Mr Mung.
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Canola yields soar, boosting confidence in SA’s agriculture
South Africa’s canola sector is on track for another record-breaking harvest, with 2025 projections indicating a 10–15% increase over last year.
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Kliptown West women revolutionise local farming practices
Francis Marsh and Shaen Smith, founders of Ubuntu Community Development and Upliftment NPC, have started their vegetable garden.
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How top potato farmer optimises production
Since taking over her late husband’s farm three years ago, Franelyn Rossouw has been simplifying her approach to potato farming in order to streamline production. She spoke to Lindi Botha about how her focus on optimising irrigation, meticulous crop protection, and reducing in-field traffic is bearing fruit.
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Nampo Cape 2025 to showcase smart tech for sustainable agriculture
Nampo Cape 2025 returns to Bredasdorp Park this September, spotlighting how technology can help South Africa’s producers farm more efficiently and sustainably in a changing climate.
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