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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378 episodis
Matjee Mokgoadi: How to overcome funding challenges in agriculture
In this episode, we speak to Matjee Mokgoadi, founder of Phuti Ya Mashilape Group and a youth agricultural leader, about empowering emerging farmers t...
Smart forecasting: Using weather technology for on-farm success
In this episode, we speak to Absalom “AB” Mfumadi of the South African Weather Service (SAWS) about how farmers can use weather technology to strength...
Bio360 Africa: Turning agricultural waste into a gold mine for local farmers
True sustainability in modern farming is about more than just food production; it is about building energy independence and financial resilience. Paul...
Climate-smart genetics: How to choose the right cattle breed
True sustainability in livestock farming begins with selecting animals that can thrive in their specific environment. Ndumiso Gule joins us to discuss...
Thabo Phasha: Building a grain and agro-processing empire
In this episode of Farmer’s Insight Track, young Limpopo farmer and agribusiness entrepreneur Thabo Phasha shares his journey as a third-generation fa...
No cure, no compromise: Tackling Goss’s wilt
In this episode, plant pathologist Neo Hlongwane unpacks the growing concern around Goss’s wilt and what it means for South African grain producers. W...
Farming that changes lives
In this Farmer Mentor episode, Zen Teitge, CEO of Manger Care Centre in XXX, shares how agriculture is helping transform lives.
From sup...
Livestock health: Why biosecurity starts at the farm gate
True biosecurity is about more than just fences; it is about farmer-led resilience. Dr Stefan Steyn joins us to discuss the vital role of the Red Meat...
Calf-rearing tips to build stronger herds
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, livestock specialist Junior Mkansi shares practical calf-rearing tips to help farmers build healthier, more...
How irrigation automation is changing modern farming
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we speak with Jared Gouws from Netafim about how irrigation automation is helping farmers improve precision...
Eggsellent: Navigating a commercial layer farming business
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we speak to Lebo Mashigo, founder of Eggsellent, a commercial layer farm that started as a small backyard eg...
Fairtrade Africa unveils bold farmer-focused growth strategy
Fairtrade Africa’s new 2026–2028 strategy is a practical roadmap to help farmers and workers succeed in an increasingly complex global trade environme...
Post-harvest tomato handling
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we explore the importance of post-harvest tomato handling and how it directly influences quality, shelf life...
Beyond certification: Fairtrade Africa’s DONUTS agenda
Certification provides a standard, but it doesn’t solve every challenge on the farm. Fairtrade Africa’s DONUTS programme, led by Thomas Mukhebi, is di...
Inga Qeja: From lockdown spinach to farming success
Eastern Cape commercial vegetable farmer and Bayi Holdings founder Inga Qeja shares how a spinach harvest during the Covid-19 lockdown sparked his jou...
How to set up grazing camps for healthier pastures
We explore how farmers can assess and manage pasture health with expert guidance from the ARC. Learn why annual field condition assessments are crucia...
Lessons from a third-generation farmer
Join us as we speak with Lesedi Serapelwane, a third-generation farmer leading her family’s commercial farm in the Kalahari. She shares her journey fr...
How the DONUTS wine project empowers SA farmworkers
Fairtrade Africa has created a space where farmworkers speak directly to management. In this episode, we learn how the Dignified Opportunities Nurture...
A practical guide to agro-processing for farmers
In this episode, we explore how agro-processing can help South African farmers diversify income, add value to their produce, and build resilient busin...
Castor beans: Establishing a niche crop enterprise
Lesedi Moseki, an agricultural economist and founder of iGroVest Group, discusses building a niche agribusiness from the ground up. From leaving forma...
How Wieta Labour Desk empowers wine workers
South African wine's vine-to-bottle journey thrives on fair labour, yet gaps in training and awareness leave seasonal harvesters and staff vulnerable...
How Fairtrade and DONUTS empower workers in the wine industry
For decades, farmworkers in the wine industry laboured in silence, unsure of their rights and excluded from decisions that shaped their lives. Through...
Making every drop count: Water efficiency in agriculture
Water scarcity in South Africa is one of agriculture’s biggest challenges. In this episode, Marco Appel, agricultural economist at Netafim Southern an...
Wieta Fair Labour Seal: Dignity in every South African wine bottle
Ethical wine production often stumbles on vague promises and unchecked supply chains. The Wieta Fair Labour Seal raises the standard by serving as a t...
Why farm insurance is vital for your future
In this episode, we explore why farm insurance has become a critical business tool for South African farmers facing unpredictable weather, rising cost...
Vincent Masiu: Building a thriving mixed farming operation
In this episode, we meet Free State farmer Vincent Masiu, who is transforming a land reform farm into a thriving mixed farming operation. From maize a...
How precision irrigation is changing sugarcane production
In this episode, we explore how precision drip irrigation is transforming sugarcane production across Africa. Gary Francis from Netafim shares insight...
Practical steps to protect livestock from pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the most costly and dangerous diseases in livestock, especially for young, stressed, or newly managed animals. In this episode, an...
The business of farming with Meshack Ndongeni
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of award-winning commercial farmer Meshack Ndongeni. From his early days on a small family plot in...
How carbon credits are shaping sustainable agriculture
Carbon credits are gaining traction across various industries, but they are also emerging as a new opportunity within agriculture. In this episode, we...
Establishing a commercial pomegranate orchard
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, award-winning pomegranate producer Debbie Theunissen, owner and managing director of Bovenvlei Farm in the W...
Seriti Institute builds resilient communities through integrated development
Community development often fails due to fragmented efforts and short-lived gains. Seriti Institute changes the narrative by acting as a vital facilit...
What every producer should know about seed genetics
In this episode, plant pathologist Dr Godfrey Kgatle explains how seed genetics influence farm profitability, resilience, and food security in South A...
Dale Hutton: Mastering resilience and efficiency in dairy farming
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, we speak to Dale Hutton, the 2025 Toyota SA Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year, about his journey from environ...
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...