Crop rotation is one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools available to South African farmers. Among rotational crops, soya beans stand out for their ability to improve soil health, reduce fertiliser costs, and increase maize yields in the following season. For growers looking to build long-term productivity and resilience, adding soya into the rotation [...]
Discover how improving soil biology can increase fertiliser efficiency, reduce input costs, and improve long-term farm profitability in South Africa.
Five key trends shaping South African dryland farms this season, from soil health decisions to risk management and input strategies.
Soil health is often misunderstood. We separate common myths from proven science to explain what truly builds fertile, productive farmland.
Dryland farming remains one of the most important — and most challenging — agricultural systems in South Africa. With increasing climate variability, rising input costs, and pressure on natural resources, farmers operating without irrigation must rely on strategy, resilience, and sound decision‑making to remain profitable over the long term. This cornerstone guide provides a comprehensive, [...]
Farm value is often discussed in terms of land size, rainfall, infrastructure, and recent production figures. While these factors remain important, they tell only part of the story. Increasingly, the long-term valuation of agricultural land is shaped by deeper, less visible variables: soil health, ecological resilience, input dependency, and management flexibility. Regenerative agriculture directly influences [...]
Regenerative agriculture has become one of the most discussed concepts in modern farming. It is often presented as a silver bullet for soil degradation, climate resilience, and long-term farm profitability. Yet, for many farmers, particularly in Southern Africa, the real question is far more practical: What actually works on local farms, under real conditions, with [...]
Learn how to prevent heat stress in livestock during South Africa’s mid-summer months. Practical tips on water, shade, feeding, parasite control and more.
Maize is central to South Africa’s food security and agriculture—fuelling families, livestock, and a multi-billion-dollar farming economy.
Discover how the Maritz Nel Family Trust integrates maize and grazing to build healthier soil, stronger cattle, and sustainable dryland farming in the Free State.
