From the ground up: how soil health unlocks greater yields for small-scale farmers
In South Africa, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation's food system. These small-scale farmers, cultivating plots often less than two hectares, are pivotal not only in rural areas but increasingly within urban and peri-urban settings. This shift is fuelled by the growing demand for organic, locally sourced produce and a desire for self-sufficiency. Across cities and suburbs, more people are embracing farming to support their families and communities, often starting in their backyards.
SA farmers urged to invest in premium tyres for long-term returns on estimated R1.2 billion tyre useWith the 2025 Grain SA NAMPO Harvest Day in full swing, Bridgestone Southern Africa is drawing attention to a vital but often overlooked input cost in farming operations: tyres. As farmers face mounting input costs, the company is calling for greater recognition of the role premium-quality tyres play in sustaining agricultural productivity and stability.
Bayer celebrates 20 years of DEKALB in SA at Nampo
DEKALB, a brand of Bayer Crop Science, launched commercially in South Africa in 2005. Bayer acquired Monsanto* and its flagship maize seed brand in 2018 to continue its legacy and further build on the research and development of hybrid seed technology and biotech benefits.
Efficiency, trade facilitation and sustainability – the driving force behind the Nedbank Agribusiness and PrysWys collaboration
A new era of agri-finance and trading has arrived, and Nedbank Agribusiness is proud to announce a game-changing collaboration with PrysWys, South Africa's leading online agri-input marketplace. This collaboration not only offers finance solutions to farmers and producers, but also convenient agricultural input purchases directly via the PrysWys online platform.
IFAD issues a second sustainable bond to Bank Al Maghrib to jointly support food security in rural areas The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Bank Al Maghrib have partnered for the second time to increase financing for food security in rural areas around the world.
ISUZU to Showcase Latest Vehicle Models Suited for Modern Farmers at NAMPO 2025 ISUZU Motors South Africa is set to put a strong show at NAMPO 2025 in Bothaville, unveiling a robust lineup of vehicles specifically engineered to meet the changing demands of today's farmers—both locally and across the region.
FARMERS REVIEW AFRICA published by Mailing Times media, it is Africa's premier farming magazine which provides updates of news and analysis on topical issues of national and international importance in agriculture. The publication links the technology applied in the Agricultural sector to the field experience of professionals in this area.
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