Farmer's Inside Track
Inspiration for South Africans farmers and agripreneurs
Food For Mzansi
Show overview
Farmer's Inside Track has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 318 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 25 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 163 episodes published. Published by Food For Mzansi.
From the publisher
The Farmer's Inside Track podcast is proudly presented by www.FoodForMzansi.co.za. It is aimed at South Africa’s up-and-coming farmers and new entrants into farming and agri-businesses who need information and inspiration to help them start up and get up to sprinting speed as commercial producers and/or agri-processors. • Join the farmers' members club | www.farmersinsidetrack.co.za • Facebook | www.facebook.com/foodformzansi.co.za • Twitter & Instagram | @foodformzansi.co.za • Food For Mzansi's WhatsApp line | +27 81 889 9032
Latest Episodes
View all 318 episodesUnderstanding modern growing media in agriculture
Matjee Mokgoadi: How to overcome funding challenges in agriculture
Smart forecasting: Using weather technology for on-farm success
Bio360 Africa: Turning agricultural waste into a gold mine for local farmers
Climate-smart genetics: How to choose the right cattle breed
Thabo Phasha: Building a grain and agro-processing empire
No cure, no compromise: Tackling Goss’s wilt
Farming that changes lives
Livestock health: Why biosecurity starts at the farm gate
Calf-rearing tips to build stronger herds
How irrigation automation is changing modern farming
Eggsellent: Navigating a commercial layer farming business
Fairtrade Africa unveils bold farmer-focused growth strategy
Post-harvest tomato handling
Beyond certification: Fairtrade Africa’s DONUTS agenda
Inga Qeja: From lockdown spinach to farming success
How to set up grazing camps for healthier pastures
Lessons from a third-generation farmer
How the DONUTS wine project empowers SA farmworkers
Fairtrade Africa has created a space where farmworkers speak directly to management. In this episode, we learn how the Dignified Opportunities Nurtured through Trade and Sustainability (DONUTS) programme brings workers, unions, and employers into the same room, bridging the gap between labour law and the reality on the ground.The initiative transforms workers from passive recipients into active stakeholders, empowering them to speak their truth and lead from within.
Ep 553A practical guide to agro-processing for farmers
In this episode, we explore how agro-processing can help South African farmers diversify income, add value to their produce, and build resilient businesses. Agro-processing expert Martin Boima shares practical advice on food safety, product testing, labelling compliance, and establishing shelf life, while highlighting common pitfalls and tips for starting small and scaling gradually. Whether you’re a small-scale farmer considering value-added products or simply curious about the food value chain, this episode offers essential guidance for turning raw produce into profitable, market-ready goods.