Crop Farming Feature Aug 2025

August 2025

CROP FARMING FEATURE OPENS THE GATE TO NEW GROWTH STRATEGIES From shifting income shares to next-generation irrigation, the latest Farm magazine dives into the data, trends, and tools shaping South Africa’s crop farming future. This feature explores how mixed farming is gaining ground nationally, why field crops remain vital despite economic shifts, and how innovations in soil health, sustainability, and crop insurance are helping farmers tackle rising input costs and climate risk. With contribu