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Magic, cheap mistletoe – African Farming

African Farming went in search of great tips and tactics from some of our leading farmers to get you thinking or hopefully make or save you a bit of money. Harvesting mistletoe is one of the most cost-effective drought survival techniques available to stock farmers, writes seasoned Karoo farmer Roelof Bezuidenhout. Karoo farms with lots […]

Getting the most from vaccines – African Farming

Besides the cost of the vaccine, there is the cost of labour, equipment, time spent on vaccination, losses related to incorrect use, and so on. Vaccines must therefore always be handled and used correctly, at the right time, using the correct administration route, dose and equipment. WHAT IS A VACCINE? It is a product containing […]

Success with a little help from his friends – African Farming

It takes a village to raise a child, the saying goes. The same is true for farming, as this young crop farmer discovered. Today, he has a team of experts behind him, including his trusted Pannar crop consultant. Seitshiro Mozzart Marumoloe (37) credits his late grandfather, Hendrik Segatle, who farmed maize and sunflower at Springbokpan, […]

FAWE team hosts Hon. Prof. Jackline Oduol at the FAWE offices – Forum for African Women Educationalists: FAWE

On Friday 12th November 2021, FAWE had the honor of hosting Hon. Prof. Jackline Oduol, nominated MP ODM Party at the FAWE RS offices. We had an insightful conversation about Women in Political Participation and intergenerational mentorship.  Parting shot from Professor – believe in yourself; listen to others so that you can listen to yourself […]

Tshepiso Jantjies – African Farming

LUCERNETshepiso Jantjies, Dryharts, Taung, North West We have started with our seventh harvest/cut since we planted the lucerne last year in July/August. A good crop of lucerne can be harvested for five to seven years, especially if you have a good fertilisation and irrigation programme. We irrigate a minimum of eight times a month and […]

Taíla Carrilho, a creative Mozambican entrepreneur with a passion for design — Lionesses of Africa

What inspired you to start your company? Everything around us inspires me. But for now, I specifically get inspiration from the 60’s, 70’s and pretty much everything around me, never forgetting my heritage and culture. Who knows what’s coming next? Why should anyone use your service or product? We do our absolute best to meet […]