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Wheat harvesting is off to a good start in Mzansi and this week, on Farmer’s Inside Track, we share a few insider tricks and tips when it comes to marketing your grain crop – the why and the how!
Southern Cape farmers are being chastised for the illegal use of water including the diversion of rivers, which the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation has described as unacceptable. Agricultural legal expert Katlego Ngwane, also known as the legal boeremeisie shares a few handy tips for up-and-coming farmers.
We’re back with Farms, Food and Future powered by Andermatt Madumbi. Our focus: Biorational crop solutions and this week we’re focusing on plant health and vitality with business innovation lead at Andermatt Madumbi, Dr Brendon Neumann.
Minister Thoko Didiza has vowed to support 13 black owned wine brands currently trading from the new trading hub for black wine brand owners. She described the new facility as a breakthrough moment in Mzansi’s wine industry.
Vhongani Shumba, joins our “Agripreneur 101” segment. Her compounded butter brand called Mybutter is a testament to her love of gourmet cooking.
On the top of our book pile, is The Science of Animal Agriculture, by Ray V Herren. And, our farmer tip of the week comes from David Fincham director of David Fincham Aquaculture in Gauteng.