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WAYS YOUNG FARMERS CAN SUCCEED IN FARMING
Here is Hadebe, a farmer from South Africa sharing her top five tips on how young farmers can succeed in the agriculture industry: 1. Let’s educate ourselves: Education is key…
An advice from a Commercial Boergoat farmer in Botswana – Ricardo Setshego
My name is Ricardo Setshego (36), and I am a farmer from Palapye Botswana . I am also the founder of Commercial Boergoats and various poultry Rhema Frontier Farm .…
Making Millions From Wine Grapes Farming In Rwanda – Success Story Of Theogene Ntampaka
When one talks about grapes, many people most likely envision them (grapes) in Catholic Church compound or garden. Besides, for many, growing grapes is still considered as an activity for…
Student inspired by mother to venture into Irish Potato farming
A recent trip to Western Uganda, about 350 km from Kampala with a group of agricultural scientists to interact with farmers who came to participate in harvesting GM Irish Potato…
From Farm To Market, A South Sudanese Woman Lifts Herself Out Of Poverty
“I can find more ways to generate my own income and buy anything I need from the market.” Many of us do not realize how hard it can be for…
Graduate duo revolutionizing aquaponic and hydroponic farming
Two Nelson Mandela University (NMU) graduates intend using their new innovative agriculture skills in the rural Eastern Cape communities where they grew up, to assist with food security in a…
From Football Pitch To Winning In Farming
Early in 2009, Thabani Bhengu cashed in on one of the biggest constraints faced by rural food producers – market access. Transporting produce on farmers’ behalf to designated markets was…
A Lesson From A Rising Young Farm Star – Sinethemba Ngoako
Farming ain’t for the faint-hearted. Ngoako has learned many tough lessons early in her career. She does, however, remain committed to love the land she was entrusted with. As a…
Get Inspired: Graduate leaves journalism job to venture into farming
It is very rare for a university graduate to leave a white-collar job to be a full-time farmer. Perhaps it’s part of a regrettable but ingrained colonial legacy that bred…
Get Inspired : Slay Queen With Brains Into Cattle Farming
I started farming back in 2016 after having met someone who is a farmer and had bought a car cash. My curiosity started there and I’ve been at it since…