The government has unveiled an Animal and Veld Management Programme to provide support for farmers working in parts of South Africa that have historically suffered from overgrazing. Help for farmers in overgrazed areas
South Africa’s dual agricultural economy covers both commercial and subsistence production. A diversity of climates allows for effective farming of a range of crops and livestock, and the country is not only self-sufficient in most major agricultural products, but is also a net food exporter. South African agriculture
Franchise restaurant group Famous Brands is partnering with the Coega Dairy Company in a state-of-the-art cheese manufacturing plant that will bring R55-million in new investment into the Eastern Cape while providing a robust, growing market for emerging dairy farmers in the region. Coega Dairy ‘coup’ for emerging farmers
President Jacob Zuma has urged stakeholders in South African agriculture to find ways of providing tenure security for communal farmers, to increase support for emerging and smallholder farmers, and to consider a new approach to land reform in the country. Small farmers ‘need more support’
A new partnership between South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, NGO TechnoServe SA and retailer Massmart will create jobs and provide support for smallholder farmers, particularly women farmers, in poor communities. Massmart boost for women farmers
South African company Metrowind is to invest R550-million in a 27-megawatt wind farm that will contribute 80-million kilowatt hours a year to the Eastern Cape’s electricity grid, accounting for nearly half of Port Elizabeth’s 10 percent renewable energy target. Eastern Cape wind farm on the way
South Africa’s emerging and commercial farmers will benefit from a R1-billion line of credit from the African Development Bank. It will be used by the Land Bank to assist co-operatives and agri-related businesses, contributing to job creation and income generation. R1bn boost for South African farming
Farm workers in the picturesque farming community of Villiersdorp in the Western Cape’s Overberg area are running a unique community outreach programme for their colleagues, teaching them important life skills ranging from budgeting to conflict resolution. Adding some Shine to Cape farming life
The South African agricultural sector could soon add rice to its list of crops cultivated locally, with recent trials showing that the grain is likely to grow well under irrigation.● SA’s burgeoning berry industry Rice farming to take root in South Africa
The Toyota New Harvest Farmer of the Year competition recognises the challenges faced by emerging black farmers, and rewards those who excel against all odds.• Emerging farmers on the rise New crop of black emerging farmers
South Africa’s berry farmers, recognised internationally for producing some of the best quality berries in the world, have joined forces to establish a new organisation that will represent their interests.• South Africa’s women farmers root out hunger SA’s burgeoning berry industry
Black emerging farmers are beginning to find their feet in the tough environment of commercial farming, with success stories being recorded in the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces.• Zuma: SA farmers make things happen ... Emerging farmers on the rise
The government of Kenya is helping poorly resourced farmers gain access to quality fertiliser, which will boost their crop yields and address the pressing issue of food security in the East African nation.• Sudan vote boosts airline industry Quality inputs for Kenya’s farmers
South African women from disadvantaged areas are using their backyards to grow crops and farm livestock in order to feed their families and the community.• New UN body to focus on women South Africa’s women farmers root out hunger
Zimbabwe’s small-scale cotton farmers have received a major financial boost from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to improve their output. R104m leg-up for Zim cotton farmers
The Red Meat Pilot Project will see the government and the Bloemfontein Abattoir providing 11 black Free State farmers with cattle and helping them to become fully commercial red meat farmers. From small to commercial farmers
A developing farmer project in Taung in the Northern Cape province has done the country proud by receiving top honours at the first Africa Investor Agribusiness Investment Awards, held recently in KwaZulu-Natal. Award for developing farmers project
Small-scale fruit farmers in Uganda and Kenya will soon be able to start making good money from their produce, thanks to a multimillion-dollar deal that will see them supply Coca-Cola. African farmers land juicy deal
South African farmers need to access new markets and implement the latest technology if they are to become more competitive, while banks must expand their roles and introduce new products for the sector, says banking group Absa. Farmers, banks ‘must think out the box’
South African farmers say they are more optimistic about the future of the industry following a productive meeting with the country’s new agriculture minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Farmers give Zuma thumbs-up
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