Why do we still farm? What would possess anyone to start a new farming operation, let alone in another country?

Baie vrae word steeds deur produsente gevra oor die implikasies van die wet vir hulle en wat hulle te doen staan.

South African commercial and smallholder farmers are exposed to an environment that is not always conducive to crop production

Whether small and independent or a major commercial operation, as a farmer you are exposed to risk. Your needs will be as unique as you and the challenges you face every day are.

Hier in die doodsnikke van die jaar is dit maklik om te verval in ‘n vreeslik melankoliese geteem oor wat was, hoe vinnig tyd verbysnel, die droogte, moedeloosheid, uitputting en ‘n algemene gevoel van op wees.

As Farmers we tend to be surrounded by animals

Having survived a global pandemic, what now?

Hollard Insure, in samewerking met Farmingportal.co.za en Agri News Net, nooi inskrywings uit vir die Jong Landbouskrywerskompetisie. Hierdie is ’n geleentheid vir jong skrywers om gepubliseer te word en ook lekker prysgeld los te slaan. 

Hollard Insure and Farmingportal.co.za and Agri News Net - Young Agri Writers competition- Rest of the winners ( In no specific order)

Hollard Insure and Farmingportal.co.za and Agri News Net - Young Agri Writers competition- Rest of the winners ( In no specific order)

The Great BIG Wine Survey (GBWS) survey garnered insights from more than 7 000 wine consumers with varying backgrounds, drawn from across the spectrum of demographics, gender, age, household income and home languages in South Africa. 

Rachel du Preez Winner -Technical Article - 2022

Rachel du Preez - Winner -Technical Article - 2023

Hollard Insure and Farmingportal.co.za and Agri News Net - Young Agri Writers awards

After a month in Europe attending many agricultural discussions, I noticed something about the challenge of youth engagement in agriculture. The narrative is fascinating.

Anyone who has been in school or university is still part of the generation who could not rely on ChatGPT to write their essays and articles for them. Some of us love writing, some of us hate it, but all of us learn from it.

Carla Myburgh  - Winner of the General Article 2024-

Hollard Insure and Farmingportal.co.za and Agri News Net - Young Agri Writers awards -

The role Agriculture play in the Growth of South Africa’s Economy 

Michelle Marais - Second runner up 2024 - 

Hollard Insure and Farmingportal.co.za and Agri News Net  - Young Agri Writers awards - 2024

Building Sustainable Business Models Servicing Smallholder Farmers: Where to Begin and What You Should Know

Mia Dancey - Third runner up  2024 

Hollard Insure and Farmingportal.co.za and Agri News Net  - Young Agri Writers awards - 2024 

 City of Gold, City of Green 

Wednesday, 7 November 2024

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