South African dairy farmers operate in an extremely challenging environment, but like many other food producers their resilience outweighs the current struggles. This week we share a guide on how to start a dairy farm in Mzansi! 

During the festive season South Africans are often warned about a surge in crime. Isabel Kruger, chairperson of the Red Meat Producers Organisation Stock Theft Forum unpacks this, sharing vital tips for new farmers dealing with livestock theft this season. 

Dr Nadia de Beer from Agrifarmacy SA, explains how Afrivet’s new reproductive aid product, called BoarBetter is changing the game for Mzansi’s pig industry. 

Our “agripreneur 101” features, Yvette Abrahams, the owner and creator of Khoelife, a smallholding producing indigenous soaps, hand sanitisers, body oils and other personal care products in the Western Cape. 

On the top of our book pile, is The New Farm by Brent Preston. And, our farmer tip of the week comes from SEED programme manager, Stephanie Mullins.