Pollination is one of the most crucial cogs in the fruit and crop production machine, yet there are many warmings that bee populations are dwindling. This week we’re joined by a beekeeper to unravel how vital this pollinator is for our food system.  

Over the past few weeks here on Farmer’s Inside Track, we’ve explained why it’s crucial to irrigate with massive efficiency, selecting the correct irrigation equipment, how to irrigate efficiently with limited resources and this week, Mias Borcherds, Netafim technical advisor in the Western Cape explains how to ensure farmers run an efficient irrigation operation and tips on maintenance.

Margaret Mabulane has been carrying on the legacy of farming in her family and today and joins us as our #SoilSister. She is one of the amazing women selected for the Corteva Women Agripreneur 2022 programme.

And, our farmer tip of the week comes from Sumitra Nydoo, founder of GreenBin SA, a food waste management company.