Attention to detail matters in farming
The American evangelist, Charles Swindoll, once said that the difference between something good and something great is attention to detail. Paying attention to detail and remaining focused on his goal of becoming a fully-fledged...
An opportunity to grow, connect, and inspire
Nkosana Mtimkulu (41), a finalist in the 2025 Potential Commercial Farmer of the Year category, was not born into farming, but ‘built’ his way into it. Growing up, he was inspired by his parents’...
Farming is not a job, it’s a lifestyle
Farming is not seen as a glamorous job. There is no fixed monthly salary, no company pension or paid holidays and the farmer is at the mercy of nature’s elements. So, why would someone...
Farm with your whole heart
‘Never give up, no matter what life throws at you.’ This is the life motto of Jan (Oujan) Masiu (63) who farms near Senekal in the Eastern Free State. Even though challenges like the...
Klein maar getrain
Oktober se held: Annerette Meyer
Annerette Meyer mag dalk net elf jaar oud wees, maar behalwe dat sy nóú al weet dat sy ’n groot liefde vir boer-dery het, bedryf sy ook reeds haar eie...
A FINALIST WHO IS DRIVEN TO SUCCEED
Being chosen as a finalist in the Potential Commercial category of Grain SA’s Farmer of the Year competition, is a huge honour for Thwala Jacob Mlungisi (44). He sees it as an encouragement to...
Farming is an act of faith
At just 31, Simphiwe Senzeko Mabuza is the youngest finalist in this year’s Grain SA Farmer of the Year competition. This dynamic young farmer is the son of Shadrack Mabuza, a previous mentor of...
