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Big Retailers Bet Big on Sustainable Farming in South Africa: What It Means for Farmers

South Africa's biggest retailers are demanding sustainable farming. See how Woolworths, Shoprite & others are reshaping the agricultural supply chain.

South Africa's Regenerative Agriculture Revolution: How Farmers Are Healing the Land and Their Livelihoods

Discover how South African farmers are adopting regenerative agriculture to restore soil health, improve yields, and build climate-resilient businesses.

Protect and Restore Your Soil with Beyond Soil Life

Soil is a living, breathing ecosystem. Our Beyond range was designed to restore and energise soil life so farmers can grow more resilient crops.
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Uncovering the Alarming Trend of Decreasing Nutrient Levels in Our Food

The primary cause of this decline in nutrient levels in our food is attributed to modern farming practices. Here’s what we can do about it.
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Regenerative Farming in Action: The partnership between RegenZ and Goedgedacht

RegenZ’s Beyond range is helping Goedgedacht embrace regenerative agriculture, improving soil health, boosting yields, and supporting smallholder farmers.
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Lessons from the field: RegenZ conservation agriculture trials

Key insights from RegenZ conservation agriculture trials as we measure germination, growth, pests, and soil health for sustainable farming success.
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The Power of Hybrid Potato Seed on the African Continent

Hybrid true potato seed (HTPS) breeding technology is set to transform potato farming on the African continent.
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5 Agritech Devices Revolutionising Agriculture in 2023

In today’s connected world, agritech is becoming increasingly accessible.These 5 technological devices revolutionising agriculture in 2023 and beyond:
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Is Synthetic Intervention Part of Regenerative Farming?

Synthetic intervention is sometimes absolutely necessary to save a crop which means you are not prohibited to using synthetics in regenerative agriculture.
The Role of Microbes in Soil Fertility

The Role of Microbes in Soil Fertility

Soil microbes have an important role to play in soil fertility and improving plant performance. Learn more about these incredible organisms.
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How to Transition from Conventional to Regenerative Farming in South Africa

RegenZ's guide to transitioning from synthetic fertilisers and pesticides to a soil health-focused farming programme — with free soil testing and a tailored fertiliser plan.
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RegenZ Founder Justin Platt Lists His 6 Top Agricultural Trends

The urgent need for regenerative transformation forms the basis of the top trends Justin Platt predicts in agriculture in 2023.
Sustainable HTPS for Small-Scale Farmers

The Revolutionary Role of Sustainable Hybrid True Potato Seed Farming

Hybrid true potato innovations to enhance the livelihoods of producers across the globe and drive sustainable improvements in world food security.
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What is crop diversity, and why is it important?

Crop diversification leads to a range of ecosystem improvements and increased profitability. So, what is crop diversity, and why is it important?
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Regenerative vs Sustainable Agriculture: What’s the difference?

In this blog, we detail the key differences between regenerative and sustainable agriculture, and how to go about incorporating a regenerative approach.

The Incredible Uses of Biochar in Agriculture

What are the uses of biochar in agriculture? How do you use biochar as a fertiliser, and how can you increase its benefits? Click to learn about biochar.
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Cover Crops in South Africa: A Regenerative Way to Build Soil Health

What is meant by cover cropping? What are the advantages of cover cropping? Learn all about cover crops in South Africa on our blog.
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The History of Sustainable Agriculture in South Africa

What is sustainable agriculture and sustainable farming? Read more about the history of sustainable agriculture in South Africa.
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Michael Phillips on Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plants

Mycorrhizal fungi and plants have a symbiotic relationship. Mycorrhizal fungi networks are natural biofertilisers when interacting with plant roots.
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The 5 Best Carbon Footprint Calculator Apps & Websites

Looking for the best carbon footprint app to reduce your carbon footprint? We’ve created a list of apps to help you calculate your footprint.
Carbon Drawn Drawdown & Regenerative Agriculturedown & Regenerative Agriculture

How Can Regenerative Agriculture Create Carbon Drawdown?

How can regenerative agriculture create carbon drawdown? Read more about the carbon sequestration potential of regenerative farming.
Regenerative Soil Practices

Regenerative Soil Practices: The Only Feasible Future for Food Crops

Regenerative soil practices are the only feasible future if we want to continue growing food crops and feeding the world’s population.
Plant Breeders Rights in South Africa

How to Apply for Plant Breeders’ Rights in South Africa

Are you propagating a new, distinct, uniform and stable plant variety? Here’s how to apply for plant breeders’ rights in South Africa.
Types of Potatoes in South Africa

Types of Potatoes in South Africa

Your cheat-sheet to potato cultivars and potato varieties in South Africa. Read our blog to learn more about the different types of potatoes in South Africa.
Regenerative Hemp Farming in South Africa

Regenerative Hemp Farming in South Africa

Learn about the current state of the hemp market in South Africa as well as regenerative hemp farming in the South African market.