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Child labour on farms in Africa: Harmful versus harmless
news

Child labour on farms in Africa: Harmful versus harmless

Kenya must turn to irrigation-based farming: Agricultural production
Business and economics

Kenya must turn to irrigation-based farming: Agricultural production

Small-scale irrigation can help boost nutrition and food security
Environment

Small-scale irrigation can help boost nutrition and food security

Child labour on farms in Africa: Harmful versus harmless
Africa News

Child labour on farms in Africa: Harmful versus harmless

Kenya must turn to irrigation-based farming: Agricultural production
Business and economics

Kenya must turn to irrigation-based farming: Agricultural production

Small-scale irrigation can help boost nutrition and food security
Environment

Small-scale irrigation can help boost nutrition and food security

Gabriel Temudzani’s side hustle
Celeb News

Master Farmer: ‘Muvhango’ star Gabriel Temudzani’s side hustle [photos]

By Leeroy Mukotekwa10-04-2023 19:05

Despite many celebrities considering farming as a side hustle, ‘Muvhango’ star Gabriel Temudzani has been cashing in from farming.

Asavela Mngqithi farming success
Celeb News

Farm Girl: Inside Asavela Mngqithi’s farming success [Pictures]

By David Mutengwa09-04-2023 12:34

Actress Asavela Mngqithi ‘Farm Girl’ has enjoyed outstanding farming success in the past few months, and here are her top farm pictures.

Ayanda Zulu's farming business overcomes floods
Start-up Africa

Ayanda Zulu’s farming business overcomes floods

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele06-04-2023 12:04

Ayanda Zulu, a resident of KwaNongoma in the Zululand district, had a difficult time finding employment after completing her studies.

Crocodile
News

WATCH: Crocodiles viciously hacked with pangas[Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga05-04-2023 09:50

Watch news in a minute for a summary of a case against a farm owner and employees after they allegedly killed crocodiles story.

Young farmer in North West creates unique chia plant tea
North West

Young farmer in North West creates unique chia plant tea

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele31-03-2023 09:48

Kelebohile Matsose, a young farming prodigy, has turned her attention to producing her own chia plant tea called Feel Good Tea

Nigeria's Catfish Farming Industry Boosted by Canning Innovation
Africa News

Nigeria’s catfish farming industry boosted by canning innovation

By The Conversation30-03-2023 16:44

African catfish farming has become a booming business in Nigeria due to the species’ adaptability to various environmental conditions.

Magumbi's Ulusoy Africa Poultry Takes South Africa by Storm
Start-up Africa

Magumbi’s Ulusoy Africa Poultry Takes South Africa by Storm

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele30-03-2023 11:12

Alleen Magumbi, founder of Ulusoy Africa Poultry (UAP) in South Africa, is making a significant impact on the local farming industry.

Brenda Ngxoli
Celeb News

‘I have lost hundreds of livestock’: Brenda Ngxoli on animal looting

By Mihlali Vellem17-02-2023 15:44

After relocating to the Eastern Cape, a former actress from The Queen, Brenda Ngxoli, shared her frustrations with being a female farmer.

SA farming
News

Government has been buying farmland for black farmers and It’s not gone well

By The Conversation10-01-2023 22:09

When the African National Congress came to power in South Africa in 1994, an expressed priority was land reform.

Cow
World News

Farmers not open to New Zealand’s amended cow burp tax plans

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2022 10:03

New Zealand’s government outlined changes to controversial plans to tax the farts and burps of livestock, but a farming group said to still oppose scheme.

Cannabis
News

Cannabis industry could create between 10 000 and 25 000 jobs

By Michelle Swart02-12-2022 07:27

Government is encouraging farmers to focus on the cultivation of cannabis as this could see a huge improvement in the South African economy

Farmers and climate change
News

Here’s how livestock farmers can help tackle the climate crisis

By The Conversation24-11-2022 07:00

Africa’s livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change with parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle.

Toyota Announces a New Competition to Promote Communal Farming
Motoring

Communal Farming Competition promoted by Toyota South Africa

By Gary Dunn10-11-2022 12:02

The Newly Formed Communal Farming Association of the Year Competition will be part of Toyota’s already successful Young Farmer and New Harvest competitions.

Climate change and pest control
Environment

Climate change: Farmers need better ways to combat pests

By The Conversation09-11-2022 04:35

The link between climate change and the spread of crop pests has been established by research and evidence, so now what?

MEC Bredell to consider new Environmental Impact Assessment and public comments this week for Philippi Horticultural Area
Environment

Development could destroy Philippi farming, say activists

By Ground Up07-11-2022 22:25

Urban development of land in the Philippi Horticultural community could potentially destroy farming on the land.

Beans
Start-up Africa

Cool beans! How a young woman is helping feed SA

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele14-09-2022 09:18

A young KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) woman is riding the success of her bean farming into the commercial agricultural space.

Foot and mouth disease must rely of livestock farmers’ adherence to laws set by Department of Agriculture Image: Kat Smith / Pexels
News

Foot and mouth disease outbreak relies on livestock farmers

By Alinaswe Lusengo23-08-2022 23:51

Foot and mouth disease must rely of livestock farmers’ adherence to laws set by Department of Agriculture.

Sizwe Dhlomo
Celeb News

Man of many talents: Inside Sizwe Dhlomo’s farming empire [photos]

By Naledi de Wee01-08-2022 18:27

Cattle, crops and more: When he’s not on their airwaves as a radio presenter, Sizwe Dhlomo is managing his overseeing his successful farm.

Farming
Start-up Africa

From banking to farming

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele05-07-2022 09:49

A man who changed careers to become a farmer is one of the many people government has assisted to enter the agricultural sector.

farmer and wife Limpopo
Start-up Africa

Young man fights poverty through farming

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele20-06-2022 10:43

Agriculture is not only for old people, says 22-year-old Sandile Mahlangu, who is among a new generation of young farmers.

Genetically modified
News

Why China’s adoption of genetically modified maize and soy affects South Africa

By The Conversation17-06-2022 17:48

Though most countries have resisted cultivating genetically modified crops, South Africa has been the exception.

Citrus farming, SA farmers, citrus exports, EU, new regulations, extreme cold treatments
News

An unap’peeling’ situation: New regulations could impact citrus exports

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty27-04-2022 14:55

The EU could impose new regulations regarding citrus and the implementation of extreme cold treatment rules.

foot and mouth KZN cows cattles
KwaZulu-Natal

Foot and Mouth disease outbreak detected in northern KZN

By Nokwanda Ncwane19-03-2022 09:45

A ban on the movement of livestock has been placed in KZN following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in three regions.

Thandeka Qwabe
Celeb News

From fame to farming: ‘Isibaya’ actress Thandeka Qwabe follows her heart

By Rae Seleme21-01-2022 13:34

Popular actress Thandeka Qwabe – who played the role of Thandi in ‘Isibaya’ went back to farming after the show got cancelled.

Robot tractors may be heading
Technology

Robot tractors may be heading to a farm near you

By Agence France-Presse06-01-2022 15:30

Driverless plows and autonomous tools to weed vegetable plots are the latest innovations ready to help farmers juggling labor shortages, climate change and environmental protection, while trying to feed a growing world population.

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