Farmer’s AgriFocus
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Sowing the Season: Top Vegetables to Plant in Southern Africa This Spring
By Brandon Moss As the chill of winter recedes and the soil begins to warm, September marks a pivotal moment for growers across Southern ... -
Backyard Fish Farming: How to Grow Fish in Your Own Pond
Backyard fish farming isn’t just a hobby—it’s a sustainable way to produce fresh protein, enhance your garden ecosystem, and even generate income. Whether you’re ... -
From Seed to Market: A Modern Guide to Growing Onions
By Brandon Moss | AgriFocus Africa Onions are more than just a kitchen staple—they’re a high-demand cash crop with year-round market potential across Africa. ... -
Cool season, hot tips: how to win at winter gardening
Winter is often seen as a quiet time in the gardening calendar. In reality, though, it’s far from idle, so you can’t put your ... -
Steps to Grow Soft Cooking Potatoes at Home
Choosing the Right Variety Select a soft cooking potato variety that thrives in South African conditions. Popular choices include the BP1 and Up-to-Date (UTD) ... -
Getting Started with Small Scale Tilapia Farming
Have you ever wanted to grow your own fish?Do you have a desire to raise your own food for a more self-reliant and healthier ... -
Kenya Launches Africa’s Largest Flower Expo, Urging Trade and Logistics Reforms for Export Growth
The 2025 International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) has officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including international growers, exporters, ... -
Boosting South Africa’s agribusiness: Practical strategies for growth and success
Agribusiness plays a crucial role in South Africa’s economy, accounting for around 2.5% of GDP and creating employment for many. With our favourable climate ... -
WPF launches training materials on how to safely house chickens
The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has launched a free training module to help small-scale poultry farmers build low-cost and effective shelters for their chickens, ... -
Opportunities for organic agriculture in Uganda
Under the “Kansen voor Morgen” program of LNV, Wageningen Environmental Research conducted a study on the opportunities for organic agriculture in Uganda. The aim ...
