7 January 2026Regenerative 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...
11 December 2025Learn how to prevent heat stress in livestock during South Africa’s mid-summer months. Practical tips on water, shade, feeding, parasite control and more.
26 November 2025Maize is central to South Africa’s food security and agriculture—fuelling families, livestock, and a multi-billion-dollar farming economy.
13 November 2025Discover how the Maritz Nel Family Trust integrates maize and grazing to build healthier soil, stronger cattle, and sustainable dryland farming in the Free State.
11 November 2025Discover how Maritz Nel Farming prepares livestock for market with care and sustainability — from pasture management and feeding to transport and humane slaughter practices.
21 October 2025Discover how Maritz Nel Family Trust integrates maize, soya & cattle in the Free State to build resilient, sustainable, and profitable farms.
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Discover how Maritz Nel and his team are applying cutting-edge innovations in maize, soya, and livestock farming to improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability across South Africa.
2 October 2025Get insights on Foot and Mouth outbreaks in South Africa 2025, vaccine supply updates, and trade restrictions affecting the agricultural sector.
23 September 2025Up-to-date FMD guidance for SA farmers: 2025 stats, how to identify symptoms, proven biosecurity steps, what to do and who to call, plus movement and control-zone essentials.
11 September 2025Introduction Dryland farming – producing food without irrigation – is one of the oldest and most resilient forms of agriculture in South Africa. It is also one of the most demanding. The Free State, widely...
