On this session of Gather To Grow, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development gives an update on the FMD crisis, and an expert unpacks the importance of biosecurity. Farmer 101: Keeping an eye on the FMD crisis appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/PIjHXLM ..read more

Effective irrigation is paramount for crop farmers, and in this episode of Farmer's Inside Track, Netafim expert Gary Frances gives a breakdown of what precision irrigation is and how it benefits farmers. Podcast: Choose the right irrigation equipment   appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/Fb2QYOX ..read more

FARMER'S INSIDE TRACK: Mzansi’s fruit industry adds over R14 billion to agriculture yearly. Beekeeper Phirdy Motala explains why this industry cannot survive without bees, and why bee colonies are under threat. All farmers need to know about bee pollination appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/OKWfkpF ..read more

As farmers struggle with rising fertiliser costs, experts at a recent Gather To Grow session weigh in on how they can save. They discuss organic fertilisers, soil health and more. Farmer 101: Cut fertiliser costs this way appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/4yXwMPH ..read more

For a layer chicken production to be successful, there are important elements you should keep in mind. A Meadow Feeds expert breaks it down in this week's edition of Farmer's Inside Track. Podcast: Steps for setting up a layer production appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/U9z2Opr ..read more

There are many barriers that can prevent smallholders from accessing the market. Four farmers who have been through the trenches share lessons they have learned and how to seize opportunities in the market. All you need to know to access the market appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/kmjTd4v ..read more

On this week's episode of Gather To Grow, a panel of women from across the value chain deliberate on issues affecting women in agriculture, while highlighting opportunities in the industry. Farmer 101: ‘Women in agri should stick together’ appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/124GWAx ..read more

It might still be late winter, but what you do now, will ensure the success of your crops in summer. Dr Lerato Matsaunyane from the Agricultural Research Council gives farmers tips to maximise their yields this summer. Planting tips to prepare for summer crops appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/tckdpxN ..read more

On this episode of Gather To Grow, experts weigh in on how to farm with butternut. It is considered one of the country's most reliable crops. Farmer 101: Handy tips to grow butternut in Mzansi appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/hA3f0zm ..read more

Pig farmers who want to realise the full potential of their piggery enterprise, should keep abreast of important factors that can influence their operation. Meadow Feeds technical advisor, Enrike Maree, discusses these factors on this episode of Farmer's Inside Track. Podcast: How to ensure optimal pig performance appeared first on Food For Mzansi from Farmer's Inside Track Archives - Food For Mzansi https://ift.tt/9mrGbEK ..read more