by Helena Naitsuwe Amadhila Being resourceful means you study, educate, stimulate your brain and inform yourself (SESI). Studying a business environment is imperative as it entails being able to detect environmental issues which could affect your business both positively and negatively. For positive effect, you should document the process in order to appreciate the positivity. […]
by Nandi Odri Usher In 2017, I came across an Instagram quote posted by South African actress, MC and presenter, Simphiwe Ngema, that read: “When you’ve failed many times before, you overcome the fear of failure because you realize that failure is not death,” by Pastor Given Ngema. I must have read it 5/6 times, trying to process […]
by Kathy Mann With the latest wave of COVID in full force in South Africa, our family has been spending a lot of time at home. Fortunately, we have a large property with a lovely garden, although it needs a great deal of work. At times when I’m feeling bored or I need a little […]
In 2002, farming veteran Abel Naphtaly found his way back to agriculture by accident while searching for a slaughter ox when his successful security company celebrated 10 years in business. The purchase not only renewed his love of farming, it also sparked a new flame – he has since developed a passion for the Santa […]
by Eldari Visser Many of us long to take long walks in nature, go for hikes or even take a guided tour. Excitement is part of the little voice of fear deep inside of you. Nevertheless, off we go! This year kicked off, planning done, new projects to focus on, and lessons learned during the […]
Dineo Mokgoshi dreams big. She has plans to expand Segometsi Bakgoshi Agricultural Cooperative, a successful mixed-farming operation. She already manages 48 000 laying hens, flocks of more than 120 sheep and goats, 120 Pinzgauer cattle and a PinZ²yl stud herd, as well as a commercial cattle herd of 133 Brahman-type animals, and has offtake agreements in […]
We recap African Farming episode three from our second season with our trusted panel experts, Dr. Thapelo Makae from Elanco, Sylvester Lubambo from AFGRI’s Lemang Agricultural Services, Standard Bank’s Keneilwe Nailana and Cobus du Toit from John Deere. Source link
Dineo Mokgoshi, a successful commercial farmer, is not afraid to expand. She not only dreams big, she makes those dreams come true. Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, visits Segometsi Bakgoshi Agricultural Cooperative, Mokgoshi’s successful mixed-farming operation, to see how she does things. Mokgoshi is ready to invest more heavily in mechanisation. If […]
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? Never underestimate the power of networking. I learn a lot by interacting with other female farmers. LOOKING BACK, IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? I would immediately have started with layers immediately, instead of cattle and broilers. I would eventually have bought livestock eventually, […]
Growing your farming enterprise into a successful business is a process that takes a 100% commitment. Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, visits Dineo Mokgoshi to witness her transformational journey in becoming a full-time farmer. Mokgoshi has established Segometsi Bakgoshi Agricultural Cooperative, a successful mixed-farming operation with 48 000 laying hens, flocks of more […]