Weekend podcast: New trust to help farmers grow

Mar 14, 2022

For Jac Jordaan, a farmer and founder of the newly launched Real Farmers Trust, farming has always been a passion and part of his family tradition which spans over decades. The initiative empowers farmers with the bargaining power and support they need on their growth...

Podcast: Dairy industry still optimistic, despite hurdles

Feb 25, 2022

Despite a myriad of challenges faced by dairy farmers in the country, there is much to be optimistic about. Bertus van Heerden, chief economist at the Milk Producers Organisation (MPO), joins us on this episode of the Farmer’s Inside Track podcast to give us a bird’s...

Podcast: Agri-Expo honours iconic Joyene Isaacs

Dec 11, 2021

South Africa’s oldest agricultural society recently celebrated a full 190 years in the industry. As part of the festivities, Agri-Expo dedicated an award ceremony to prominent role players in the sector, and the iconic Joyene Isaacs was one of them. She chats to the...

Podcast: soil isn’t dirt

Dec 9, 2021

CIFOR-ICRAF soil systems scientist, Leigh Ann Winowiecki, and Rattan Lal, distinguished professor of soil science at Ohio State University, discuss why soil must be the focus of global policies in a new podcast from The Conversation. The Earth we live on is made of...