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Our quarterly newsletter is out. Read more about food security and what needs to be done to help developing farmers farmsol.co.za/2020/09/23/fie…

What a relief to see the sun again. The clear weather means Taung’s farmers can finally get back into their fields and bring in the soya crop. #harvesting #soya #summercrop

Farmers in the Free State are in desperate need of some sunshine. Harvesting had to stop because the fields were too wet. #sunflower #harvesting #fields

Freedom isn't just a vote; it’s the right to own land, the opportunity to innovate, and the ability to grow a sustainable legacy for the next generation. #FreedomDay #Agriculture

For the past two days managing director Aron Kole has been engaging with the farmers in the Northwest, Taung area, this region has the most elderly farmers. We look ahead to a bountiful harvest and a blessed season. 🙏🏽 #harvest #newseason #farmers #engagement.

Meet Mrs Kedidimetse Radebe from Rethuseng Coop who during her time as part of the FarmSol Programme was able to build, furnish her house and buy a Toyota D4D Legend with her profit payouts. Lets foster comittment, unwavering support and dedication. #SmallholderFarmers

Getting rain towards harvesting soyabeans can affect yield, quality, and harvest time. Farmers should: -Scout the fields for pod splitting and seed sprouting. -Farmers should harvest as soon as possible, target a moisture level around 13%. #soybeans #harvest #farming #grain

Farming is highly fuel-dependent, higher fuel prices ripple through the entire food value chain — from planting to the supermarket shelf. Diesel is essential for: · Tractors and harvesters · Irrigation pumps · Planting and spraying equipment · On-farm transport #Farm #Fuelspike

Agriculture contributes approximately 2–3% to GDP while supporting rural employment, food security, and export earnings. The Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, will launch the Northern Cape Agriculture Incubator (NCAI). gov.za/news/media-adv…

Stage R2 (Pegging) Groundnuts form new ovaries that extend downward as pegs into the soil, where pods develop underground. This stage largely determines pod number and thus the yield, so managing environmental conditions, water, and nutrient supply is crucial. #groundnuts #farm

Harvest is approaching for soybeans; the crop is typically at growth stages R5–R6 which is when pods are filling. Focus on: controlling pod-feeding insects, managing late-season fungal diseases, and preparing for harvest to minimize losses. #soya #agriculture #farming #harvest

Verto’s South African Agricultural Exporters Report shows that agricultural exports grew 10% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025. #agriculture #globaltrade #logisticsandtransport #SAeconomy bizcommunity.com/article/sa-agr…

South Africa is grappling with a new wave of foot-and-mouth disease that is devastating the agricultural sector and is being described as the worst outbreak on record. The situation is expected to push prices for red meat and dairy products higher. #FMD #SAfarmers #agriculture

During the stem-elongation stage, the sunflower’s stem is short and lacks internodes. As internodes form and lengthen, the plant grows taller and thicker. Growth rate is influenced by sunlight, temperature, and water availability. #sunflowers #summercrop #farming

🌻Sunflowers are cultivated for their edible seeds and oil , adding a bold, cheerful presence to gardens and fields. Symbolically, they embody warmth, joy, and resilience, and their tendency to follow the sun has made them a enduring emblem of optimism #sunflowers #freestate

Soyabeans Guidance * Well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 *Maintain even soil moisture without waterlogging *Start weed control early and continue regularly *Consider foliar feeds to support strong flowering *Use appropriate pest control methods #soyabeans #farming

🌾💪 Behind every thriving farm lies relentless hard work and tireless toiling. From dawn till dusk, farmers cultivate the land with dedication, patience, and passion, turning seeds into abundant harvests. #ToilAndTriumph #Farming #NewSeason #Agriculture

While we cannot reverse climate change, we can plan and prepare more effectively for the future. For where there is a will, there is a way. Let’s not allow the storms to dampen our holiday spirit, for calm always follows the storm. #farming #summercrop #happyholidays

🌾 Winter planting season wrapped up with a successful barley harvest! Now, the focus shifts to getting the soil ready for the summer season. Preparing the ground for a healthy, thriving soybean crop ahead! 🌱🚜 #BarleyHarvest #SoilPrep #SoyaBeans #SummerPlanting #Agriculture

With SAs recent weather conditions, farmers are advised to conduct immediate damage assessments, focus on recovery for crops and livestock, and connect with support organisations and insurance providers to mitigate losses and enhance future resilience. #climatechange #farming

Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming system that aims to improve the health of the environment, not just sustain it. It focuses on regenerating soil health by increasing carbon sequestration, improving the water cycle, and enhancing biodiversity. #regenerativefarming