When planting season rolls around, your seed choice might seem like a small detail, but it could be your biggest decision.

In this episode, we dig deep into maize hybrid selection with Reggie Mchunu, key accounts manager at Pannar. He breaks down why not all hybrids are created equal and how factors like yield potential, disease resistance, standability, and adaptability can determine your farm’s success, or struggle.

Reggie shares practical advice on building a hybrid package, how to match hybrids to seasonal forecasts, and more. 

In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we’re joined by a true trailblazer — Lesedi Gaabue, the first Black woman to graduate in town planning from North West University. But her journey doesn’t stop at the drafting table.

Lesedi is also a passionate poultry farmer, raising broilers in the rural parts of North West. She opens up about her unexpected entry into farming, the costly lessons of her early days, and how she turned setbacks into a thriving agribusiness.

We talk about women empowerment, learning the hard way, navigating male-dominated industries, and why being hands-on — and really listening to your chickens — matters.

In this episode, we sit down with Siziphiwe Jojo, agricultural economist and head of business at Agricast Advisory Services, to unpack the essential elements of a strong agribusiness plan.

Jojo explains why a business plan is more than just a funding tool; it’s a strategic roadmap for long-term success. 

From aligning your goals with funders to mastering financial projections, she walks us through the seven key components every farmer should include, whether you’re growing crops or raising livestock. 

No rain, no gain? Not quite. In this episode of Food For Mzansi, we dive into the water challenges facing Western Cape farmers, and the cost-effective solutions they are adopting to survive and thrive. 

We also spotlight GreenCape’s upcoming Water and Energy Resilience Roadshow, a free initiative bringing expert advice and practical tools directly to farmers and agri-businesses across the province.

GreenCape’s Senior Water Analyst, Nkululeko Mabila, and Communications Officer, Tyrese Rooi, share what farmers can expect from this hands-on support tour, including one-on-one consultations, decision-making tools, and networking opportunities with sustainability experts. 

From Saldanha Bay to Hermanus, the roadshow offers real, affordable solutions to help farmers adapt, save costs, and build a more water-resilient future.

In this episode, we sit down with Henrey Gibbs, a first-generation, self-taught livestock farmer from Klerksdorp, North West. Henrey shares how a trip to a Mafikeng auction sparked a lifelong passion for farming, and how goats became a strategic cashflow supplement to his beloved cattle. 

We dive into the challenges of navigating agriculture without formal training, the filtering of advice from mentors, and the financial balancing act of a mixed livestock operation. 

Henrey also opens up about co-owning Nature Nation Camp, a thriving agritourism venture, and how he juggles farming with offering unique visitor experiences.

In this inspiring episode of Farmer's Inside Track, we meet Musa Nhlapo, a passionate wine entrepreneur from the township of Kagiso.

With grit, vision, and guidance from the South Africa Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB), Nhlapo is building Adisa Wine, a brand rooted in growth and possibility.

Kachné Ross, executive manager of SAWIPB, shares how the organisation is revolutionising talent development in the wine sector.

In this episode, we explore why Kalahari Red goats are becoming the breed of choice for many South African farmers. 

Join us as we speak to Leroy van de Merwe of Redstag Ranch in Limpopo. From the breed’s remarkable adaptability and meat quality to practical advice on breeding, culling, and managing performance.

We also bust the myth of the "low-maintenance" goat, as van de Merwe highlights how small-scale and communal farmers can benefit from introducing Kalahari Red genetics to improve productivity and profitability.

Beyond the Field, aangebied deur John Deere Financial en gefasiliteer deur Anrich Herbst, bring Antois van der Westhuizen (besturende direkteur, John Deere Financial) en Pieter Pienaar (kredietverkope en bemarking, John Deere Financial) saam om met kundiges te gesels oor finansiële vennootskappe en boerdery as besigheid.​

Corné Louw (landbou-ekonoom, Graan SA) en Marlene Louw (senior-ekonoom, Absa) deel ekonomiese insigte, terwyl Luan du Toit (Senwes Equipment) en William Nichols (Afgri Equipment) die praktiese kant van tegnologie en ondersteuning bespreek.​

Die episode bied strategiese idees, oplossings en waardevolle insigte vir elke boer wat volhoubaar wil groei, met John Deere Financial as betroubare vennoot.​

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Ready to take your farm to the next level? Join us for a lively panel discussion where we’ll explore how South African farmers, both seasoned pros and newcomers, can use smart financing and precision agriculture to build more profitable, sustainable businesses.​

Our panel of experts will break down how to access the right funding at every stage of your farming journey, manage cash flow like a pro, and navigate common challenges around lending and getting the equipment you need.​

We’ll also dive into the exciting ways technology is reshaping agriculture, from boosting efficiency to unlocking better financial results for farms of all sizes.​

Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this conversation offers practical insights to help you grow smarter and succeed sustainably.

In this episode, we sit down with Mosa Balesamang,  an animal scientist, livestock consultant, and passionate sheep farmer making waves both in the field and on TikTok.

Mosa shares her journey from earning her degree in Animal Science in 2017 to serving in Botswana's Ministry of Agriculture, and how her work in cattle insemination and livestock consulting is helping reshape the future of farming in the region.

We also dive into her growing influence on social media, where she educates and empowers aspiring farmers through her popular sheep farming content.