Tag: Small scale farmers

The mill's reopening has restored confidence that their harvest will have a guaranteed processing outlet this season

The platform is also working towards becoming a fully integrated agricultural marketplace, allowing farmers to access inputs and sell their produce within the same ecosystem

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 ...