Category: AGRIBUSINESS

Roadway Farms, located in Albert Falls near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is implementing a model designed to keep the family farm financially viable and sustainable for the long term. Under the leadership of Shakti Satyapal, the farm has evolved from a struggling operation into a progressive enterprise focused on regenerative agriculture, producing cabbage, spinach, and a variety…

Growing up on Mooigezicht Estates in the Western Cape’s Hex River Valley, Francois Rossouw Jnr, now 31, always knew he wanted to farm – just like his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him. During school holidays, he relished helping on the family’s table grape farm. After finishing high school, he prepared for his future by…

Jay Jay Farming was established in 2015 when brothers Siphe Singasezulu Joyi (34) and Mzimasi Jalisa, currently aged 31, decided to pool their cash resources to start farming. That first year they managed to plant 1ha of cabbage. Ten years down the line, the farming operation has planted and harvested hundreds of hectares of grain crops, in…

What is nitrogen use efficiency (NUE)? Nitrogen use efficiency in crops refers to the crop’s ability to convert applied nitrogen (N) into harvested grain. A higher NUE means a greater proportion of the N applied is taken up and utilised by the plant, resulting in improved growth, reduced wastage, and lower emissions. In maize, NUE…

South Africa attracted R100 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, equal to 1,4% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). “South Africa has many positive attributes for foreign investors,” says Olusegun Zaccheaus, leader of PwC West Africa’s consulting business, Strategy&. In its South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2024, PwC notes that the…

FAE is broadening the fields of application for its RCU75 remote-controlled tracked carrier. With the introduction of the SAE universal attachment plate, the vehicle is now compatible with a range of equipment which was previously exclusive to the skid steer segment. This universal attachment plate allows FAE’s RCU75 vehicle to be equipped not only with…

• Tornado HORIZON T5516/16V Muck Spreader “This muck spreader meets my expectations 100%. Muck is spread uniformly, cleanly, without lumps or streaks, and it covers the field perfectly. Honestly, I use it even with a smaller tractor than the one recommended, and I don’t notice any significant difference. It is easy to tow, sufficiently light,…

For years, the debate has raged among farmers: Which fertilizer is best for crops and soil—organic or chemical? Some argue that chemical fertilizers harm the soil, while others claim organic options are too slow. So, who’s right? What if we told you that you no longer have to choose? Kohshin Engineering has the perfect solution…

th Africa’s agriculture sector emerged as the strongest performer in Q1 2025, posting a 15.8% growth—the highest of any economic sector—despite ongoing challenges from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the broader economy grew by just 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, with agriculture serving as the key driver of this limited expansion. Good rainfall contributed significantly to the…

Speaking to Farmer’s Weekly, Thuso Lethare, the event’s founder and organiser, said the event, which took place under the theme, Empowering Youth Through Opportunities in the Livestock Value Chain, aimed to inspire and equip young farmers with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to succeed in a competitive sector. A bigger turnout with greater impact According…