The flightless ostrich is the world’s biggest bird and this week we share the ultimate guide to ostrich farming in Mzansi. These versatile birds flourish under extraordinary conditions and today, ostrich farms are viewed as among the most productive farming ventures.

Food For Mzansi commercial journalist Octavia Spandiel connects with ostrich farmer Horatious Tom, who farms just outside Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo.