The role of youths in agriculture came into focus during this year's Africa Youth Agribusiness Forum held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia early November. Young people are increasingly being see...
A love for this country and for farming Bakkies Botha, a name synonymous with talent and perseverance on the rugby field, does not have just one passion in this life. Just as deep, ev...
Bakkies is not only a farmer, but also an ambassador for the farming community. He understands the challenges that farmers face, and he uses his platform to support the hard-working m...
Amid the ravages of climate change that lashes the continent with extreme weather patterns like extremely high temperatures, widespread drought and devastating floods, it is good to appr...
Workforce Staffing Namibia, a leading provider of specialised workforce solutions, is bolstering its operations to address the growing needs of the country's burgeoning oil & gas, re...
Earlier this year, the ProagriMedia team had the incredible privilege of visiting the 2023 farmer of the year Dewald te Water, who farms between Bethal and Trichard in Mpumalanga, to gai...
Women play an important role in agroforestry and other farming systems, as they make up about 50% of the agricultural labour force. Yet, in many countries on the continent, they have les...
The rich and diverse culinary traditions of Africa developed over a very long time and many cultures have contributed to the unique character of African dishes. These cultures include no...
There is no reason for farmer’s wives and women in agriculture to wait and plead that busy men do work in and around the house. Does the crooked gate bother you? Grab the welding machi...
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released free training materials to help poultry farmers ensure their chickens are properly fed and watered. The training module is part of a se...
Farmers across South Africa have relied on Drotsky's dependable hammer mills, feed mixers, and pellet machines since 1962. The very first hammer mill was built by Gert Drotsky, and ov...
In honour of Mandela Day, FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly engages in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at uplifting local communities. This initiative not only ...
A very formidable and inspiring woman farmer, Baps van Jaarsveld farms on the farm Rusfontein, between Balfour and Villiers. Over the years, many people come your way, and some people ...
Africa is facing serious food security threats with thousands of children in many countries on the continent facing famine and/or suffering from the results of malnutrition. Children ...
Grain, soya beans and a whole lot of love is what keeps Mabuyane Mabuza busy on her farm near Randfontein. With her heart filled with passion for her farm, and her feet always in the soi...
The World Bank has painted a grim picture about women and landownership in Zimbabwe at a time government says it is promoting women's involvement in the agriculture sector. Women make up...
The article by Jorge Levinson, the Senior Bayer Representative for Sub-Saharan Africa. At Bayer, we believe in a world without hunger, a future without disease, and the humility to in...
When farming and working on the farm, a farmer wants to do it in comfort, without sore and tired feet. Australian Redback boots need no introduction to South African farmers. Trappers...
Agri Skills Transfer believes agriculture is the future. Here you receive more than just a certificate or diploma. You gain valuable farming experience and skills to not only farm but ma...
For the past two decades, Agri Skills Transfer has stood as a beacon of excellence in agricultural training and skills development. With our practical approach to teaching, we have estab...
While African countries have received generous support from international agencies and philanthropists to boost agriculture production, critics note that this has not been enough to deal...
From the Gallagher family, thank you for a wonderful year. It was an absolute privilege working with each and every one of our special clients. We wish you a lovely and safe holiday s...
Echinococcus granulosus is a type of tapeworm which is a harmful parasite. It’s a zoonotic disease, which means it spreads from animals to people, with a life cycle involving humans,...
Incubation eliminates entry barriers for small-scale farmers: Access to loan financing is a game changer. Access to loan financing and the lack of skills to manage cash flow in small ...
A recent visit to the young agricultural students from Tuks (University of Pretoria) clearly shows: Agriculture in South Africa is not an outdated profession with a limited future – ag...
Tuks Agriculture also works in close collaboration with various organisations to encourage agricultural students, give them exposure, and prepare them for the future of the fast-changing...
Farmers in the Waterberg area of Limpopo have taken a stand to block an application for prospecting in a ‘Critical Biodiversity Area’ of the Waterberg. An unknown company, Legae M...
During Women's month, South Africans enjoy giving praise where praise is due to the mothers, rolemodels and industry leaders that work within the agricultural industry. Christine Bouwer,...
Scania supports transport companies across the world by delivering heavy trucks for each customer's need. For many years now, transport sector players have recruited and trained women in...
This Women's Month we celebrate a new generation of powerful young upcoming females who are making a difference in the agriculture sector. Case IH is committed to empowering young ladies...
There are many female farmers or farmers’ wives and daughters nowadays who are making their mark in agriculture. Hands-on women who know about milking cows, dipping cattle, can help tw...
Nigel Klaasen, the 2022 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, enjoyed a market access capacity building tour to the Netherlands and attended Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany earlier...
Substance abuse is a major problem in most countries. While it is extremely challenging for governments to tackle alcohol and drug abuse on its own, fortunately the private sector has st...
While the Covid-19 pandemic threw the world, and South Africa, into chaos, it was also responsible for rapidly pushing the digital agenda. As more people are now empowered to work from h...
Company Description HJN Training, with head quarters in Centurion and a satellite office located in Vereeniging, is an organisation dedicated to the training of police, private and publ...
Candidates from Momentum Metropolitan's Women in Farming programme, a three-year incubator that aims to enhance the skills of young black female farmers, recently celebrated their gr...
The regional candidates for the Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) North were officially announced on 14 October during an awards event in Pretoria. The event's main sponsors were Corteva...
What is a woman in one word? That entirely depends on who you ask, but for the ladies working at CNH Industrial, every word evokes courage and inspires other women to persevere. Duri...
Conflict between fathers and sons relates to traditional male roles. Once men understand the underlying issues, they can work to transcend their competitive instincts. “No matter wh...
All this women below is part of the Momentum Metropolitan’s Women in Farming Programme. The programme is on a mission to enhance the skills of young female farmers to enable and emp...
Her love for agriculture was ingrained in her as she grew up on a farm and later farmed with her late husband. Today she carries on his legacy on behalf of her four children, serving her...
Dr. Frans Banting, a veterinarian who was infected with brucellosis nearly 40 years ago, tells his story and hopefully this will help all of us realize how devastating this disease is; a...
Communication is the key to success in maintaining a successful family agribusiness. Yet many families never get to first base in addressing in communication issues, even those who reali...
Modern consumers are more informed about the origin of products than ever before. During the past two decades, there has been a major effort from both consumers and producers to promote ...
