The agricultural sector remains resilient amidst existing and Covid-19-related challenges, expanding by 5.9% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the contraction of 7.1% in the same period during 2020.
Agriculture
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Make hay while the sun shines
This week’s AgriToday cover story of a farmer who managed to realise a longstanding dream of owning a piece of land is encouraging and an eye-opener to those who give up at the first hurdle. Perseverance. Determination. Resilience. That’s all that is needed to make it in this cut-throat, yet profitable agribusiness world.
Realising a long-standing farming dream…wards off challenges to emerge tops
In 2007, Elize Eliphas took a bold decision; to get dirty and muddy as opposed to following a career path that would land her a posh office job where her nails would be intact.
Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Agribusiness: The future of farming
The story of a young man who decided to venture into agribusiness profiled elsewhere in this edition of AgriToday is inspiring.
Agri graduate taps into niche market
Rabban Nghishidimbwa is an agripreneur on a mission. Not only has he managed to set up and run a niche business, he has taken it upon himself to educate and train others in the vibrant agriculture sector on small-scale agribusinesses.
Farmers and Agribank nearing understanding?
Farmers and Agribank nearing understanding?
Armyworms affect backyard gardens
Armyworms affect backyard gardens
Memorial service for Frank Heger
Memorial service for Frank Heger
Video: PPP will work for Agriculture – Mutorwa
Video: PPP will work for Agriculture - Mutorwa
Finnish tech boosts chicken farming at Grootfontein
Finnish tech boosts chicken farming at Grootfontein