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Farmer's Inside Track — 313 episodes

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Matjee Mokgoadi: How to overcome funding challenges in agriculture

2

Smart forecasting: Using weather technology for on-farm success

3

Bio360 Africa: Turning agricultural waste into a gold mine for local farmers

4

Climate-smart genetics: How to choose the right cattle breed

5

Thabo Phasha: Building a grain and agro-processing empire

6

No cure, no compromise: Tackling Goss’s wilt

7

Farming that changes lives

8

Livestock health: Why biosecurity starts at the farm gate

9

Calf-rearing tips to build stronger herds

10

How irrigation automation is changing modern farming

11

Eggsellent: Navigating a commercial layer farming business

12

Fairtrade Africa unveils bold farmer-focused growth strategy

13

Post-harvest tomato handling

14

Beyond certification: Fairtrade Africa’s DONUTS agenda

15

Inga Qeja: From lockdown spinach to farming success

16

How to set up grazing camps for healthier pastures

17

Lessons from a third-generation farmer

18

How the DONUTS wine project empowers SA farmworkers

19

A practical guide to agro-processing for farmers

20

Castor beans: Establishing a niche crop enterprise

21

How Wieta Labour Desk empowers wine workers

22

How Fairtrade and DONUTS empower workers in the wine industry

23

Making every drop count: Water efficiency in agriculture

24

Wieta Fair Labour Seal: Dignity in every South African wine bottle

25

Why farm insurance is vital for your future

26

Vincent Masiu: Building a thriving mixed farming operation

27

How precision irrigation is changing sugarcane production

28

Practical steps to protect livestock from pneumonia

29

The business of farming with Meshack Ndongeni

30

How carbon credits are shaping sustainable agriculture

31

Establishing a commercial pomegranate orchard

32

Seriti Institute builds resilient communities through integrated development

33

What every producer should know about seed genetics

34

Dale Hutton: Mastering resilience and efficiency in dairy farming

35

Culdevco and Cultipowered drive inclusive growth in SA’s fruit industry

36

From farmer to CEO: Building an agripreneur mindset

37

Drip irrigation: Optimising water and crop production

38

Cattle, Care & Commitment: Pholisa Bidla’s journey in livestock farming

39

Building organic matter for healthier soils

40

Curiosity fuels Lesego Mohube’s commercial success

41

Maximising poultry feed

42

How technology is shaping SA’s red meat industry

43

Desry Lesele: Finance guru empowering SA farmers

44

Craig Carter’s beef farming blueprint for sustainability

45

SA wine industry sets the bar for sustainable trade

46

Nedbank champions the next generation of SA farmers

47

Building a fair and sustainable future for SA’s wine industry

48

Managing livestock during high rainfall seasons

49

Inside Limpopo’s farming transformation: Subtrop & Nedbank’s impact

50

How to protect sunflower yields from heat stress and drought

51

Drip irrigation: Make every drop count with Netafim

52

How SoilSistas empowers women farmers in South Africa

53

Voermol protein block: Supporting cattle growth and fertility

54

Lerato Aliu builds broiler farming legacy

55

African Greeneurs & Nedbank: Cultivating Africa’s next generation of agripreneurs

56

Stand up and be counted: Food For Mzansi’s bold birthday call

57

Taking your agribusiness from informal to formal

58

Nedbank backs SA’s next-gen farmers with R7.1m

59

Boost yields with Pannar's precision Panagri™ programme

60

How Andries Masoga built a thriving agribusiness

61

Voermol SS200: A practical feed solution for productive small stock

62

How agroecology opens new markets for indigenous crops

63

How Netafim is powering Africa’s water-smart farming revolution

64

The teacher who grew a farming empire

65

Boosting cattle performance with Voermol Premix 450

66

How to establish and manage productive grazing systems

67

From America to Hertzogville: How JW is farming smarter

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Voermol SB100: The secret to thriving cattle in tough times

69

Getting germination right: Practical tips for strong yields

70

How to grow your poultry business with abattoirs

71

Why workplace accident compliance matters in agriculture

72

Meat safety: What every consumer needs to know

73

Agri’s Got Talent 2025: Singing agriworker shines bright

74

Biotech crops: Securing the future of South African farming

75

Greenhouse crop protection

76

Voermol Game Block: Keeping goats strong, year-round

77

Agri’s Got Talent: Getting to know the contestants behind the mic

78

Free State agriculture: Challenges and opportunities

79

Making mixed farming work

80

Absa’s view on water

81

The dynamics behind rising vegetable prices

82

Global fruit face-off

83

Beefing up this season

84

Maize momentum and soybean surprises

85

Navigating uncertainty amid global policy shifts

86

DJ Meades says smart farming starts with training workers

87

How Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are revolutionising farming across South Africa

88

Molatek’s animal feed quality goes beyond the bag

89

Unlocking Intra-Africa Trade | Beyond The Label

90

Seed analyst: The unsung hero of food supplies

91

Tienie grows pecan trees on a serious scale

92

Building Ethical African Markets | Beyond The Label

93

How Corteva Agriscience empowers women farmers

94

Breeding better: Bull performance testing

95

Sorghum’s comeback: Why It Matters Now

96

Empowering Women, Transforming Communities | Beyond The Label

97

Farming safely: BASF’s mission for safe farming

98

From pharmacy to farming: Vumile Mzinzi's farming revolution

99

Wieta's tool to support black wine producers

100

Sustainability and Climate Resilience | Beyond The Label

101

Animal Health: Tackling FMD in livestock

102

How Mmadipilo built a farming brand and agritourism venture

103

How to grow sorghum like a pro

104

Maize hybrids: Making the right choice before putting seed in the ground

105

Lesedi goes from town planning to poultry power

106

Farming with a plan: Agribusiness essentials

107

From auction to agri-tourism: Henrey Gibbs' journey of self-taught farming

108

GreenCape: Water-wise farming in the Western Cape

109

Musa Nhlapo’s wine journey with SAWIPB

110

The Kalahari Red goat: A breed built for South Africa

111

Beyond the Field: Suksesvolle Finansiële Vennootskappe in die Boerderybedryf

112

Beyond the Field: How finance and technology drive sustainable farming success

113

Mosa Balesamang's journey in animal science and sheep farming

114

From farm to fork: Why sustainable red meat matters

115

Wine industry and lessons in skills and mentorship

116

Water in your oil isn’t always good: Addressing waterlogging

117

Legal landmines: Essential tips for new-era farmers

118

Animal health: Treating endoparasites in ruminants

119

Bricklayer-turned-cattle farmer: Anton’s story will move you

120

Certified seed: Why one bad seed can ruin everything

121

Mastering aquaponics

122

From school gardens to commercial farming success

123

Pecan nut farming: Starting your own pecan orchard

124

Matika’s avocado dream grows in Limpopo

125

Selecting the right maize variety

126

Digitising outgrower schemes: How sproot is transforming contract farming in Africa

127

Carbon and sustainability: The future of agriculture

128

Vegetables and market shifts: The road ahead

129

High-value exports: What’s next for SA’s top commodities

130

Livestock markets: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

131

Grain and oilseed markets: The new reality

132

Global trade shifts: What SA farmers need to know

133

From Limpopo to SA: Madima’s fruit market expansion

134

How microbes and aggregates boost your soil

135

Sansor: Goss’s wilt and what farmers should know

136

Celebrating 500 episodes of Farmers Inside Track Podcast

137

The business of poultry: Marketing, pricing, and branding tips

138

Behind the beef: Responsible animal farming and ethical meat

139

Commercial grain and wine farmer shares secrets to success

140

PayCentral: A financial solution for farm owners

141

Why phosphate matters for cattle and sheep

142

Propak Africa: Witness packaging, food processing, and printing innovation

143

Bud rot and the law: What South African farmers need to know

144

Sustainable farming: Woolworths inspires Andile to farm for the future

145

Lufuno farms with purpose to empower youth in agriculture

146

Conservation agriculture: Practical tips for livestock success

147

Fruit SA CEO on the industry’s future

148

Pesticide producers: Understanding the extended producer responsibility regulations

149

How Tim helps community gardeners prepare for climate challenges

150

Cutworms vs crops: The battle and how to win

151

Dwayne Kaschula, the commercial farmer who does it all

152

Abattoir management: Helping farmers understand the Meat Safety Act

153

Mdibani Masilela's path from 60 to 166 hectares of soybeans

154

Unlock the potential of your soil with soil sampling

155

Spilling hemp tea with agripreneur and farmer Kitso Monyadi

156

Cattle management: Tips on dehorning, disbudding cattle

157

Transporting pesticides: What every farmer needs to know

158

Born to farm: A 21-year-old farmer’s life on the land

159

Palesa's brave fight: Battling hazardous substances in our townships

160

Repo rate basics: What every farmer should know

161

Drip irrigation tips for small-scale farmers

162

Building a dairy empire from 20 to 2 000 cows

163

Cape honeybee, a ‘rock star’ in world of science

164

Indoor cannabis farming made simpler with LED technology

165

Loyiso makes a big splash in Mzansi’s olive oil industry

166

The promise of genome-edited crops for small-scale farmers

167

Tomato crops: Tips on combating Tuta absoluta pest

168

Producing and processing for the halaal meat market

169

Thabo Dithakgwe’s success with Voermol Feeds in Kalahari

170

What farmers should know about water quality

171

Choosing the right irrigation equipment

172

How Sheena turned her nursery into a R3 Million business

173

Harnessing technology to combat livestock theft

174

Guide to applying for Land Bank’s Agro-Energy Fund

175

Chester Fisch: Farmworker’s golden voice inspires agriculture

176

Maximising Profits: A guide to marketing your cattle

177

Agricultural workers shine in Agri’s Got Talent competition

178

Ben Otukile's Voermol advantage for healthier livestock

179

Rising tide of ginger: Opportunities for African producers

180

Stars of Agri’s Got Talent share their journeys

181

Crop protection and pest control methods

182

Agricultural remedies regulations: What you need to know

183

Pasture rotation and tick-borne disease in cattle

184

Powering Up: How Farmers can benefit from Agro-Energy Fund

185

Beyond the fields: Opportunities in essential oil market

186

Hazardous Substances Act: What farmers should know about pesticides

187

Careers in agriculture with All4YouthSSA and All4Hustler

188

Fourth-generation farmer reveals data is key to his success strategy

189

Seasoned pig farmer shares profitable breeding practices

190

Farmer mental health: Why you should care

191

Land Bank’s bold steps towards a resilient future.

192

How Fairtrade certification empowers South African farmers

193

Building a robust and inclusive wine industry

194

Maximise farm efficiency with production planning

195

A chilli farmer’s guide to agro-processing success

196

Zabion’s winning formula for diversification

197

SA’s agricultural chemical phase-out: What farmers should know

198

Mastering wine export with industry veteran Willem Hendricks

199

Tips on succeeding at livestock auctions

200

The hard work behind developing agricultural seeds in South Africa

201

Tips to keep gestating cows healthy

202

Corina's path to wine biotechnology and people development

203

Voermol feeds boosts Mudau’s livestock health and market edge

204

The power of soil, leaf, and water analysis in agriculture

205

Introduction to digital farming in irrigation

206

Letsitsa’s fields of happiness and commercial farming success

207

Boost rural communities through aquaculture

208

Nadia Heffer: Reviving old vines and ensuring wine farm sustainability

209

Young farmer supports farmers in effective storytelling

210

Dive into drone technology

211

Ensuring compliance with pesticide disposal regulations

212

Rising star: Ruth Faro's impact on South African wine industry

213

Farm safety: How to protect your agribusiness from cyber threats

214

Agro-processing: Entrepreneur's tips for success

215

Jerid-Lee’s table grape farming success

216

Borehole basics: Mastering water testing and compliance

217

Edmund Terblanche's wine story and role as Shiraz Association chairman

218

Drip irrigation tips for small-scale farmers

219

AECI Plant Health and Khula tackle innovation together

220

Medicinal cannabis cultivation

221

Behind the bottles: Ilse’s role in wine logistics and education

222

How new seed varieties are created and approved

223

Choosing the right irrigation equipment

224

Farming techniques powering Dean’s 100-tonne success

225

Tilapia farming: Building a profitable business

226

Harnessing human capital to drive SA’s wine sector forward

227

Olerile’s cattle thrive on Voermol Feeds

228

Banana farming: Innovations, challenges and sustainability

229

All4YouthSSA: Nestlé youth leaders tackle innovation in food systems

230

Meet Brenton Maarman: A passionate wine educator

231

How indigenous practices shape agroecology

232

Sydney’s intensive farming strategies propels crop success

233

Korn gives pap a deep-fried makeover

234

Unlocking the secrets of honey with Dr Janais Delport

235

Petri de Beer: The economics guru of the wine sector

236

Intercropping with indigenous vegetables

237

What farmers should know about water quality

238

Livestock health: A guide to using thermometers

239

Oursula rose through vineyard ranks, crafting award-winning wines.

240

What is quality seed after all

241

Rabies in livestock: What farmers should know

242

Sizo Tshabalala’s success in poultry farming

243

Veld fires: Guidelines to stay prepared

244

Sandile Mkhwanazi: The educator behind SA’s future winemakers

245

Tips on setting up your own ostrich farm

246

Netafim: The future of precision irrigation is already here

247

Goodwill Mbenyane shares successful crop farming strategies

248

Meet the new minister of agriculture – John Steenhuisen

249

The wine marketing wizardry of Peter Pentz

250

Slaughtering small livestock 101

251

Dairy farming: Genetic testing to improve dairy farming

252

Inside South Africa's agricultural seed industry

253

Karabo Mahlaba brings grandfather's grain farm to new commercial heights

254

Exploring career dynamics and growth paths in South Africa's wine industry

255

Rotational grazing techniques 101

256

Protect your livestock from poisonous plants

257

Cannabis Industry: Key developments and strategies

258

From vines to executive: Denzel Swartz's Inspiring wine industry journey

259

What the shocking Cape Town port ranking means for fruit exporters

260

AECI Plant Health: Champion safe pesticide use on your farm

261

How DNA technology helps combat livestock theft

262

Growing your career in viticulture with SAWIPB's Hanlé Theron

263

Afrivet: Dealing with livestock parasites in winter

264

Food safety first: Lessons from a poultry farmer

265

Cattle: Managing stiffness from bovine ephemeral fever cattle

266

SA wine body empowers and certifies farmworkers

267

How Nedbank’s agribusiness programme transformed a farmer’s life

268

How livestock artificial insemination can help improve production

269

Bonsmara cattle: Thabang’s unique breeding techniques ensures success

270

Agricultural trends for new-era farmers

271

Election 2024: Navigating the future of Limpopo agriculture

272

Stop foot rot in its tracks

273

Southern Oil's Impact on farmworker children's education

274

Join Food For Mzansi's premium membership for great benefits

275

Scenting Success: Exploring Mzansi’s essential oils industry

276

Ben Otukile: Financial strategies and harnessing human capital

277

Plant health: Tips for responsible agrochemical use

278

How to protect your herd against bovine brucellosis

279

Agri SA Enterprises and Bokamoso Ba Rona drive agriculture development

280

Afrivet champions animal health education throughout Mzansi

281

GIS: A game-changer in Land Bank’s decision-making

282

A closer look at STDs in cattle

283

Farmers Friend uses agricultural data to empower growers

284

Ben Otukile: Farmer and mining engineer shares secrets to success

285

Agricultural education in South Africa: Insights from Agri Skills Transfer

286

Fight back against lice in your cattle

287

Climate-smart beef production strategies part 2

288

Why supplementary feeding is essential for livestock in winter

289

Farmers Friend's new features take farming into the future

290

Succeed in Pig Sales

291

Keneilwe Raphesu turns agricultural challenges into opportunities

292

Climate-smart beef production strategies part 1

293

The Diverse Product Basket of AECI Plant Health

294

Learn High-Intensity Grazing Strategies Today

295

Policies: Industry leaders explore food security challenges and solutions

296

Afrivet: Strategies for success in livestock rural farming

297

Agricultural engineers to gather at international symposium

298

Optimising stocking rates for sustainable grazing management

299

Agri SA Enterprises and AgriSETA’s collaborative approach to rural development

300

Pasture management: Selecting suitable grass species

301

Heifer selection: How to maximise herd potential

302

Shaun rases community gardens with his garden in a box

303

Into the woods: Exploring South Africa's forestry industry

304

Ratlale Masiu's farm management strategies

305

Build your chicken coop from scratch

306

Boost plant growth by taking care of the soil structure

307

Retail Market: How to succeed in supplying supermarkets

308

Turning the ship for SA’s wine industry

309

Leona Archary and Agda’s approach to agricultural development

310

Maximising tractor performance and maintenance

311

Farmers Friend: App detects crop stress well in advance

312

Pig pen 101: Building a happy home for your pigs

313

Portia performs magic with communal property association