“It’s an honour to have been named the 2026 Western Cape Farmer of the Year by the Agricultural Writers SA’s Xhariep region, but it is actually not mine,” says Stephan Beukes of Dennegeur Farms. Gerrit Rautenbach investigated. If you ask…
Text: Lucille Botha Amoré Viljoen (34) is a trailblazing female producer managing Lakeview Farm – a 100% black-owned apple and pear farm – with vision, grit, and a deep love for the land. Nestled just outside Villiersdorp in the EGVV…
NEW SERIES: AGRITOURISM AND BUSINESS INNOVATION IN THE DECIDUOUS FRUIT INDUSTRY Farming is ceaselessly evolving. At first, it was all about food for survival for the farmer and his family. Today, farming is big business. Scientifically and economically speaking. Yet,…
Remmoho Investments in Agriculture is a unique example of BEE that works. What should new entering BEE growers know about the challenges and opportunities in apple farming in the Free State? Gerrit Rautenbach recently joined Remmoho’s information day. “An aunt…