Starting a new farming venture requires careful planning. Last week, we shared eight steps before drafting your business plan. This time around, we take a deeper look at production planning.  

We head to Citrusdal for minister Thoko Didiza’s engagement with agricultural workers in the Western Cape. Her focus is on opportunities for children of farm workers. 

Following a sharp increase in input cost, farmers face more pressure from an expected rise in fuel prices next month. Dawie Maree from FNB Agribusiness unpacks how this will impact new farmer’s especially.

Part-time cattle farmer Chris Hess ensures that his animals stay in good condition all year round by adding Voermol products to their feed. We also chat to Dr Francois van de Vyver about tips on how to get the most out of animal nutrition products.

Our “Agripreneur 101” segment features Andile Sasanti, a non-dairy yoghurt maker. He wants to break down the stigma around traditional herbs and herbalists.

On the top of our reading list this week is, Dirt to soil: One family's journey into regenerative agriculture by Gabe Brown. And, our farmer tip of the week comes Dr Didi Claassen from Afrivet.