vegetables

Raising the bar for those with green fingers: DIY your own raised garden beds!

If you have ever dreamed of growing your own fresh vegetables, herbs, or flowers, then a raised garden bed might just be your new best friend! Not only do these elevated plots add a touc...

Crops

12 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

Potatoes have passed their highest price point for the year

Cabbage Robust consumer demand and steady supply volumes have resulted in average cabbage prices settling on the lower end of the typical weekly and monthly price trends for mid-Octob...

Crops

18 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

The impact of the black frost event may linger into September

Cabbage The end of August saw some significant price recoveries for average cabbage prices month-on-month; however, this could be short-lived as the market historically experiences an...

News & Events

29 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Black frost impact already evident in fresh produce market trends

Cabbage Weekly and monthly price averages remain under pressure due to higher supplies seen in the market, between June and July. Analysts anticipate this trend to persist for the res...

Crops

24 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

Greens shortage stalks Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s agriculture commodities market is experiencing mixed fortunes as the country struggles with ensuring basic products are not only available but affordable amid currency volat...

Crops

7 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

How to grow pumpkins

A pumpkin is a well-known delicious and nutritious vegetable, and it is easy to grow for yourself or for the market. They are sensitive to cold, that is why you must sow seeds directly w...

Crops

21 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

Greenhouses part 4: Choose your plants

Greenhouses make optimum agri-production possible. However, this achievement is only possible if they are used properly, ensuring that the right plants are grown and conditions are set w...

Innovation

27 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

Crop production guide Namibia Part 9: Shading and harvesting of fruits and vegetables

Shading vegetables Because Namibia’s climate is often warm, shade netting helps most vegetables grow. Shade netting throughout the garden is expensive, so only use it where needed. Mo...

Crops

21 Jul 2022 · 9 min read

Starting your own vegetable garden

There are many advantages to producing your own food. Not everyone can keep livestock, but whether you live on a farm or in a flat in the middle of Johannesburg, you can produce your own...

Crops

13 May 2022 · 3 min read