Tag: Small scale farmers

Farmers affected by the floods are urged to act quickly to restore production

Persistent heavy rains and flooding are devastating small-scale farmers and emerging entrepreneurs in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, destroying crops, fish ponds and livelihoods while putting small businesses under severe pressure. Vhadoda ...

Rural-based poultry farmers are in full swing, preparing for one of their busiest and most lucrative periods of the year. Weddings, family gatherings, and community events are driving a surge ...

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has raised concern over the rise of poor-quality and adulterated honey in local stores and as a result the department will launch a national operation ...

Lamb prices have risen by nearly 12% over the past few months, fueling hopes among small-scale and communal farmers of accessing better returns. However, despite this price surge, they remain ...

At 37, Realebonga Mangwegape from dusty rural of Taung in North West province is proving that resilience and determination can outshine even the toughest challenges. Despite losing both legs in ...

Farmers across KwaZulu-Natal are bracing for a challenging period marked by uncertainty, heavy rainfall, and rising temperatures in KwaZulu-Natal. For many small-scale farmers, the fear of crop damage and livestock ...

By Excel Fongoma Small-scale farmers in the Northern Cape continue to face major challenges despite government-backed initiatives aimed at improving market access and business sustainability. The Department of Agriculture, Environmental ...

By: Wendy Manjeya Following a devastating veld fire that left a trail of destruction and nearly wiped out a small-scale farmer’s livestock in the small village of Zilandana in Qumbu, ...

The new Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan, which aims to build a prosperous and inclusive sector, will include a focus on SMMEs and small-scale farmers. It is based on six pillars and one of them focuses  on providing comprehensive development finance, research and ...