Southern Africa’s agricultural landscape is well populated with smallholder farmers, namely individuals tilling less than ten hectares of land, striving to make a living while […]
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Green fingers? Here’s a money-maker for you
An unusual business opportunity in the Little Karoo is up for purchase by somebody with an interest in plant propagation and horticulture, more particularly of […]
Minister meets retailers over bird flu egg shortage
Count yourself lucky if you have a few laying hens providing for your family’s egg needs. Because in case you haven’t noticed, there’s a shortage […]
Farmers get Loan Fund for Alternative Energy
To help productive farmers, both large and small, to overcome the disastrous effects of constant power outages the Dept of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural […]
Spend 67 Minutes at Little Eden Society on Mandela Day
On 18 July, volunteers can spend time at Little Eden Society at one of the organisation’s homes in Bapsfontein or Edenvale. This will form part […]
Plot Businesses: Non-Agricultural Options
A smallholder with an expanse of land can consider various ways in which to use the land to make money. Whether this is your primary […]
Running A Business On Your Plot: Guidelines And Pitfalls
A smallholder with an expanse of land can consider various ways in which to run a business on your plot to make money. Whether this […]
Learn Solar Design and Installation
Smallholders wanting to move away from the Eskom network may be interested in a short course on solar design and installation first. With solar companies […]
Agriculture Employs Almost One Million People
Agriculture continues to contribute greatly to overall employment. This is according to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development which says the sector […]
Growing Microgreens For Profit
Microgreens have been a popular foodstuff for some years. They brighten up a plate of food and add flavour to salads and a variety of […]