Tag: Farmbiz

Intensive production refers to any production system that aims to increase yield without increasing the production area. This method of producing food has become a...

There is no doubt that the notion of thriving citrus orchards would have seemed farfetched to the transport riders who regularly crossed the Great Fish River...

Agricultural education and training (AET) in South Africa are facing several challenges in its attempts to meet the requirements of the United Nations’ Sustainable...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes The Ferreira family of Moedskepvlakte farm near Kirkwood, in the Eastern Cape’s Sundays River Valley, specialises in organic production. Johnny Ferreira...

There are many types of vegetable oils suitable for human consumption. These oils are usually called edible oils and can be divided into two...

The world is abuzz with talk about bees. It is virtually impossible to scroll through a social media feed without seeing an article on the...

In this article looks at niche markets in the agricultural industry. We look at a few industries – from fruit and fungi to...

You have probably heard of heirloom or heritage vegetables. You might also have noticed the diversity of strange vegetables on supermarket shelves, from rainbow...

A diversified farming operation has increased its yield per hectare and reduced its risk, despite the land once being written off by agricultural consultants...

Mining and agriculture are two industries often placed at opposite ends of the spectrum. Politicians like to play the mining card when making promises...