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Eyes in the sky: DJI drones cultivating farmers’ futures

Across the gentle slopes hills of Eswatini’s sugar estates and the vast, sun-drenched fields of its maize and citrus farms, a quiet agricultural...

Sweet success for smallholder sugarcane growers

It was a day of celebration, inspiration and well-deserved recognition as Eswatini Sugar, hosted the Annual Smallholder Sugarcane Growers’ Competition 2025 on Friday...

Mpisi-bred pigs transform farming for Nxumalo family

What began as a modest start with just two sows in 2018 has today grown into a thriving pig production enterprise for Sibonangaye...

Ensuring reliable supply with water pumps

In an age where water scarcity and farming are becoming increasingly critical, many homeowners and farmers are seeking innovative solutions to ensure a...

Why Conservation Agriculture matters today

Farming is becoming more challenging as soil fertility declines, rainfall patterns grow more erratic and input costs continue to rise.In the era of...

Season is ripe for potato production

Potatoes are a versatile and nutritious crop that can thrive in Eswatini’s diverse climate with the right approach.Whether you’re a small-scale farmer or...

A reliable partner for poultry farmers

Africa Chicks has been the number one supplier of internationally recognised high-quality poultry breeds and they proudly operate in Eswatini, Mozambique and South...

Why land preparation crucial!

Successful crop production begins long before seeds are planted. It starts with how the land is prepared and managed.Soil Science and Plant Nutrition...

Know your soil for better harvests

Healthy soil is the starting point for every successful harvest.In Eswatini, however, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Research Officer in the Department of...

Farmer of the Week: Why Koekoek is the best dual-purpose chicken breed

Derek Braithwaite says when thinking of indigenous chickens, you should consider the Potchefstroom Koekoek chicken. He says these are the best to breed,...

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Late CJ Bheki Maphalala repatriated from South Africa

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Mthandeni vanishes as HMCS probes audio

MBABANE – Former Ngwempisi Member of Parliament Mthandeni Dube is nowhere to be found. This was determined after an enquiry team established by...