Farmer's Inside Track
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The fifth quarter: Unlocking nutrition, carcass value, and sustainability in red meat
Beyond short-term yields: Building resilient soils and multi-generational farms
Farm for margin, not just yield: How to protect grain profitability
Reneilwe Selialia: Getting your farm ready for commercial markets
How unity, technology, and value addition drive farm profitability
ASF explained: How to protect your pigs through prevention
Farm margins: Why input costs are the new priority for SA producers
Master veld management with effective supplementation strategies
Smart diversification: Jeremiah Jothams’ playbook for profitability
Every drop counts: Mastering onion seed irrigation
Farming smarter through drier seasons
How Moleke Maphila created his own opportunities in agriculture
Dive into drone technology
Unlock herd fertility with targeted phosphate supplementation
How Tebogo Nyathela built a diversified farming business
Beyond the fields: Opportunities in essential oil market
Know your market: Lessons from Blessed and Beautiful Farms
Pannar Seed: Building climate resilience through moisture management
How grain farmers can secure cash flow and funding in uncertain seasons
Pecan nut farming: Starting your own pecan orchard
Tshepiso Jantjies: The power of professionalism in agribusiness
How smart vineyard irrigation can improve soil
Practical vaccination tips for raising healthier, stronger calves
Protein: The key to keeping livestock thriving this winter
Beyond conventional farming: A regenerative agriculture journey
The role of seaweed biotechnology
Nestlé Nespray’s dairy network nourishes SA families beyond the glass
Regenerative farming: Building resilience in tough times
Simphiwe Hlubi: Building a sustainable diversified farming legacy
Understanding 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.
Ep 552Castor beans: Establishing a niche crop enterprise
Lesedi Moseki, an agricultural economist and founder of iGroVest Group, discusses building a niche agribusiness from the ground up. From leaving formal employment just before lockdown to starting castor bean production with virtually no capital, Lesedi shares the realities of agripreneurship. He unpacks why farming is not a quick path to wealth, why emerging farmers should explore untapped and scalable niche markets, and how collaboration can help build sustainable, black-owned agricultural industries. This conversation offers practical insight for farmers looking to diversify, innovate and grow beyond traditional commodities.