Drip irrigation: Make every drop count with Netafim
Join Richardt Scholtz, agronomist for Netafim Southern and East Africa, as he shares practical insights on maximising water efficiency and crop performance. Learn why understanding your soil is key, how precision drip irrigation targets feeder roots, and why oxygen in the soil is crucial for nutrient uptake. Scholtz also explains how monitoring, adjusting irrigation, and using technology can prevent over- or under-watering, save fertiliser, and boost yields. Whether you grow orchards, vegetables, or row crops, this episode offers actionable advice to help every drop of water count.
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How SoilSistas empowers women farmers in South Africa
SoilSistas, a partnership between Corteva Agriscience and GIBS, proudly celebrates 50 empowered women farmers graduating this year. The 12-month programme equips rural women with sustainable farming, financial literacy, and business skills to overcome barriers and boost food security. Graduates like Dora Masehela from Limpopo testify to the powerful mix of classroom learning and hands-on training, enabling them to build profitable, community-focused farms. SoilSistas is transforming lives and landscapes, nurturing women as both farmers and leaders ready to grow South Africa’s agricultural future.
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Voermol protein block: Supporting cattle growth and fertility
In this episode, we focus on Voermol Protein Block, a practical and highly flexible feed solution designed to help your cattle grow, stay healthy, and perform at their best.Joining us is Dr. Josef van Wyngaard, Technical Manager at Voermol Feeds, who explains what Protein Block is, how it differs from other protein supplements or licks, and what farmers can expect when introducing it to their herds. From improvements in growth and body condition to better milk production, Dr. Josef highlights the key changes to watch for and how quickly they may appear.
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Lerato Aliu builds broiler farming legacy
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, Lerato Aliu, CEO of Roadgrass Investments, shares her powerful journey of stepping into her family’s broiler farming legacy and scaling it into a 600 000-bird-per-cycle operation across Mpumalanga and Gauteng. She opens up about honouring her father’s vision, being a woman in the industry, navigating financial challenges, embracing AI-driven innovation, as well as creating meaningful opportunities for young agricultural graduates. Packed with practical advice on funding, record-keeping, and building a purpose-driven agribusiness, this is a must-listen for both aspiring and seasoned farmers.
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African Greeneurs & Nedbank: Cultivating Africa’s next generation of agripreneurs
In episode 2 of this Farmer’s Inside Track series with Nedbank, we explore how African Greeneurs is turning young South Africans into thriving agripreneurs. With practical training, market access, and Nedbank’s backing, these future farmers are growing businesses, creating jobs, and transforming communities.
The Farmer's Inside Track podcast is proudly presented by www.FoodForMzansi.co.za. It is aimed at South Africa’s up-and-coming farmers and new entrants into farming and agri-businesses who need information and inspiration to help them start up and get up to sprinting speed as commercial producers and/or agri-processors.
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