Farmer's Inside Track
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Farmer's Inside Track
The Farmer's Inside Track podcast is proudly presented by www.FoodForMzansi.co.za. It is aimed at South Africa’s up-and-coming farmers and new entrants into farming and agri-businesses who need information and inspiration to help them start up and get up to sprinting speed as commercial producers an...
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Culdevco and Cultipowered drive inclusive growth in SA’s fruit industry
South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry thrives on the dynamic partnership between Culdevco and Cultipowered, blending cutting-edge research with mean...
From farmer to CEO: Building an agripreneur mindset
In this episode, we speak with Steven Francis, CEO and founder of Franchising Made Easy, about how farmers can move beyond production to become succes...
Drip irrigation: Optimising water and crop production
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, Francois Fourie, a farmer and irrigation designer, shares his expertise in precision irrigation. He explains...
Cattle, Care & Commitment: Pholisa Bidla’s journey in livestock farming
In this episode, Pholisa Bidla, a livestock farmer managing a successful meat operation in the Eastern Cape, operates entirely from her home in Gauten...
Building organic matter for healthier soils
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, crop scientist and agronomist Dikgang Molebatsi shares practical insights on building and maintaining soil o...
Curiosity fuels Lesego Mohube’s commercial success
In this Farmer Mentor episode, we follow the inspiring journey of Lesego Mohube from Gauteng, who discovered her calling in agriculture. What began as...
Maximising poultry feed
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, Limpopo poultry farmer and agripreneur Kamogelo Thobejane shares practical, experience-driven tips to help S...
How technology is shaping SA’s red meat industry
Technology and innovation are rapidly transforming the red meat supply chain, addressing questions about authenticity, safety, and environmental stewa...
Desry Lesele: Finance guru empowering SA farmers
In this episode, chartered accountant Desry Lesele, driven by his Limpopo farm roots and role as Nedbank's senior agriculture manager, shows farmers h...
Craig Carter’s beef farming blueprint for sustainability
Join Farmer’s Inside Track as Craig Carter, a seasoned livestock farmer with 25 years’ experience, shares his journey from electrical technician to su...
SA wine industry sets the bar for sustainable trade
South Africa’s wine industry is uniting behind a powerful ESG vision that puts people, planet, and profit on equal footing. In this episode, South Afr...
Nedbank champions the next generation of SA farmers
In episode 4 of our special Nedbank series, we spotlight Bathabile Masemola, the dynamic co-founder of Green Leafy Growers. From discovering an entrep...
Building a fair and sustainable future for SA’s wine industry
In this episode, leaders from Wieta, Fairtrade Africa, and Stronger Together discuss how they are transforming South Africa’s wine industry amid marke...
Managing livestock during high rainfall seasons
In this episode, we unpack how farmers can keep their cattle, goats, and sheep healthy and productive during periods of heavy rainfall and intense sto...
Inside Limpopo’s farming transformation: Subtrop & Nedbank’s impact
In part 3 of our special Farmer’s Inside Track series with Nedbank, we explore how Subtrop is transforming the lives and businesses of emerging farmer...
How to protect sunflower yields from heat stress and drought
Sunflower crops in South Africa face increasing challenges from heat stress and drought, impacting yield and oil quality. Pannar agronomists, includin...
Drip irrigation: Make every drop count with Netafim
Join Richardt Scholtz, agronomist for Netafim Southern and East Africa, as he shares practical insights on maximising water efficiency and crop perfor...
How SoilSistas empowers women farmers in South Africa
SoilSistas, a partnership between Corteva Agriscience and GIBS, proudly celebrates 50 empowered women farmers graduating this year. The 12-month progr...
Voermol protein block: Supporting cattle growth and fertility
In this episode, we focus on Voermol Protein Block, a practical and highly flexible feed solution designed to help your cattle grow, stay healthy, and...
Lerato Aliu builds broiler farming legacy
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, Lerato Aliu, CEO of Roadgrass Investments, shares her powerful journey of stepping into her family’s broiler...
African Greeneurs & Nedbank: Cultivating Africa’s next generation of agripreneurs
In episode 2 of this Farmer’s Inside Track series with Nedbank, we explore how African Greeneurs is turning young South Africans into thriving agripre...
Stand up and be counted: Food For Mzansi’s bold birthday call
For its seventh birthday, Food For Mzansi isn’t celebrating with cake. It’s listening. The “Stand up and be counted” campaign invites farmers, farmwor...
Taking your agribusiness from informal to formal
In this episode, Dr Siphe Zantsi, agricultural economist at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), breaks down the importance of formalising your fa...
Nedbank backs SA’s next-gen farmers with R7.1m
This is part 1 of a special series with Nedbank, unpacking the bank’s R7,1 million investment to support South Africa’s next generation of farmers. In...
Boost yields with Pannar's precision Panagri™ programme
In this episode of Farmer's Inside Track, we dive into Pannar Seed’s Panagri™ research programme.
De Bruyn Myburgh, agronomy manager at Pannar...
How Andries Masoga built a thriving agribusiness
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Andries Masoga of Mazeli Farming and Projects, a family-run agribusiness in Limpopo that grew from a small...
Voermol SS200: A practical feed solution for productive small stock
In this episode, we focus on Voermol SS200, a specially formulated concentrate designed to support small stock performance.
Joining us is Dr. Jo...
How agroecology opens new markets for indigenous crops
Join agricultural economist Joseph Kau from the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) as he explores how indigenous crops can thrive profitably through...
How Netafim is powering Africa’s water-smart farming revolution
In this episode, we spotlight Netafim Southern & East Africa and its mission to drive water-smart farming across the continent. Managing director Mich...
The teacher who grew a farming empire
After 24 years of teaching agricultural sciences, Phaladi Motsole swapped the classroom for the fields – building a thriving maize enterprise in the F...
Boosting cattle performance with Voermol Premix 450
In this episode, we focus on Voermol Premix 450, a specially formulated feed supplement designed to enhance cattle growth, condition, and reproductive...
How to establish and manage productive grazing systems
In this episode of Farmer's Inside Track, we dive into the essentials of establishing productive pastures for livestock with agricultural researcher P...
From America to Hertzogville: How JW is farming smarter
In this episode, we head to the Free State to meet Johannes Willem (JW) Dercksen, who has been farming alongside his father in Hertzogville for the pa...
Voermol SB100: The secret to thriving cattle in tough times
Every cattle farmer wants the same thing - faster-growing calves, high-performing cows, and resilient herds that thrive through every season.
In...
Getting germination right: Practical tips for strong yields
The success of a maize crop begins long before green shoots break through the soil – it starts with germination. In this episode, Kerry Rowlands, seas...
How to grow your poultry business with abattoirs
In this episode, abattoir manager and meat inspector Jeremiah Jothams unpacks why supplying poultry to abattoirs can be more profitable and sustainabl...
Why workplace accident compliance matters in agriculture
In this episode, we unpack an often-overlooked but crucial part of farming: workplace accidents and labour law compliance.
Our guest, Stephan P...
Meat safety: What every consumer needs to know
Behind every cut of meat is a story of farmers, veterinarians, and inspectors working to protect your health.
In this episode, powered by the R...
Agri’s Got Talent 2025: Singing agriworker shines bright
The 2025 edition of Agri’s Got Talent (AGT) ended on a high note when Patensie-born Jenedine Jantjies took the crown, bringing immense pride to her sm...
Biotech crops: Securing the future of South African farming
South Africa has become a global leader in agricultural biotechnology – ranking eighth worldwide in biotech crop production.
With adoption rate...