21+ hour, 40+ min ago   (249+ words) Good demand for the top rams at this year’s annual Weska Dohne Merino production auction contributed to a significant improvement in the average ram price. A 100% sale rate was achieved at this auction of Boeta and Jurie Wessels, with all…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (810+ words) By Lebogang Mashala, editor at African Farming I was reminded of this recently when I had the privilege of serving as programme director at the Zamukele Day of Celebration. The Zamukele programme, an initiative of the Schoeman Group, helps emerging…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (533+ words) NAMPO Cape 2026 kicked off in Bredasdorp on Wednesday, with farmers, exhibitors and visitors filling Bredasdorp Park for the first of four days. By Talitha Janse van Vuuren, multimedia editor at African Farming Around 43 000 visitors are expected this week, with more…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) By Dr Tracy Davids, director at BFAP, leading the Commodity Markets and Foresight programme To consider the potential impact of this expected super El Niño on summer crop prices, one must consider a number of questions. Firstly, what will the…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (149+ words) Agriculture is often discussed in terms of production, markets, finance, technology and sustainability. But behind every successful farm or agribusiness are people – and managing them well is just as important to the success of the enterprise. By Maphuti Mongatane, business…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (250+ words) There was strong interest in the offering at the Merino Landsheep Society’s national auction on 29 July in Bloemfontein. Select animals from some of the best Merino Landsheep breeders in South Africa went under the hammer at the Merino Landsheep Society’s…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) Two buffalo cows were sold for R4,8 million and R4,1 million respectively at the Wildlife Legacy Group’s tenth auction, held at Weesgerus outside Modimolle in Limpopo. These were the highest prices achieved. By Charl van Rooyen According to Wildswinkel, who hosted the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (878+ words) The Potatoes SA transformation programme helps emerging black potato farmers become sustainable commercial producers through funding support, mentorship, technical training and market access. African Farming spoke to Rendani Murovhi, transformation manager at Potatoes SA, about the programme. By Lebogang Mashala,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (407+ words) Farmers in Upington and surrounds gained practical insights into funding, financial management and mentorship at African Farming’s Finance for Farmers workshop. Farmers arrived at the civic centre in Upington for African Farming’s Finance for Farmers workshop with questions and uncertainty,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (865+ words) A few weeks ago, I came across a post from a farm agent advertising a property for sale. Two things immediately caught my attention: “No Land Bank buyers” and “dreamers”. I took a screenshot and posted it on my personal…...