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Macadamia farming: Preparing for crucial flowering season

Spring marks a pivotal time in the macadamia farming calendar. As the weather begins to warm in August and September, macadamia trees enter...

Protect fruit trees this winter with Farm Chemicals … trusted range of fungicides, insecticides

As winter has set in, fruit tree farmers face new challenges brought on by the increased activity of pests and the spread of...

NPGRC’s embarks on germplasm collection mission … safeguarding crop diversity

Over the past weeks, the Eswatini Plant Genetic Resources Centre (NPGRC) or Genebank has been visiting local communities in different areas of the...

NMC opens regional depots for local maize produce

The National Maize Corporation (NMC), a Category A public enterprise under the Ministry of Agriculture, is mandated to protect the local grain industry...

FMD vaccine offers fresh hope for livestock farmers

In response to the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture launched the rollout of...

Natural boost for better farming

Organic fertilisers: A natural boost for better farmingBy Mthobisi ButheleziAs more farmers look to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, organic fertilisers have steadily...

1.5ha farm for sale at Gilgal

Farm details:Asking price: E90 000Erf size: 1.5 haSpecifications Undeveloped farm Fenced steel gate Ideal for crop cultivation Ideal for livestock rearing River a...

Farming journey rooted in resilience, passion

In this week farmer of the week we meet Thabiso Dlamini, a passionate livestock farmer from Lobamba whose love for farming stretches far...

Steps in preparing seedbed that delivers…healthy crops start here

Preparing a seedbed for farms is essential to ensuring a successful crop yield. One of the most common methods for preparing a seedbed...

How to choose a garden irrigation system

No two gardens are exactly alike. Any homeowner will tell you that a garden is as unique as the person who tends it....

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MBABANE - The body of the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been repatriated into the country from South Africa. Maphalala's body was...