Farming With Nature
Mzansi Story Labs
This podcast is a knowledge resource on conservation agriculture in South Africa. The inspiration comes from a group of farmers in the Southern Cape who pioneered the method in South Africa, effectively changing 'desert' into valuable agricultural land. The principles of conservation farming is to…
Episodes
In this concluding episode, our spotlight is on Johan Muller, a farmer whose journey epitomises the indomitable spirit of conservation agriculture. As we unravel his tale, two…
28 Sept 202326:31
In this episode, we’re about to uncover the tale of a farmer who’'s harnessed the power of precision agriculture to unleash the full potential of his land. I’m thrilled to…
21 Sept 202324:21
In this episode, we’re in for an exhilarating journey as we explore the trials, tribulations, and triumphant moments that shaped the path of farmer Piet Gildenhuys . From the…
14 Sept 202332:11
This episode is a testament to the beginning of a conservation farming revolution. But there’s a unique twist – we’re focusing on conservation agriculture without livestock. A…
07 Sept 202322:25
In this episode, our spotlight shines on a visionary whose commitment to conservation agriculture was the only path forward. Introducing CD du Toit , a qualified soil expert who…
31 Aug 202322:39
In this episode, we’re about to embark on a journey guided by innovation, experimentation, and the transformative potential of conservation agriculture. Our spotlight is on none…
24 Aug 202318:28
What are the disadvantages of conservation agriculture? And how sustainable is conversation tillage? In this episode, Andrew Ardington, Henk de Beer and Dr Johann Strauss take a…
17 Aug 202344:25
In this episode, Andrew Ardington, Henk de Beer and Rens Smit explore the principles of direct seeding or planting. In conservation tillage, this is synonymous with no- till…
10 Aug 202339:15
Many South African grain producers remain reluctant to integrate cover crops in rainfed systems since cover crops replace cash crops leading to financial losses. Andrew Ardington…
03 Aug 202344:26
It is estimated that on average, less than one percent of South Africa’s cultivated land is under conservation agriculture. This is despite major efforts to promote conservation…
27 Jul 202339:03
In this episode, Andrew Ardington and Henk de Beer explore the origin of conservation tillage in South Africa. While celebrating the local pioneers, they also dive into the basic…
20 Jul 202330:39
Immerse yourself in the captivating and transformative world of conservation agriculture with our podcast. Born from the remarkable journey of pioneering farmers in Southern Cape…
12 Jul 20230:39
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