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Learning group members planting conservation agriculture trials together in a Bergville field

Three seasons in Bergville: what independent trials taught us about organic conservation agriculture

Three seasons of farmer-run trials, designed and measured by the Mahlathini Development Foundation, and what they showed about organic conservation agriculture.

Synthetic Fertiliser Donations Hinder Small-Scale Farming Progress

Intent and outcome are not always the same thing. When synthetic fertiliser is handed out on its own, it can quietly hold farmers back instead of moving them forward.

Why Small-Scale Farmers Are Losing Money

A soil fertility analysis costs R170 a sample. Most small-scale farmers we work with have never had one done.

RegenZ & Zylem at Groundswell 2026

Justin and Gill Platt travelled to Hertfordshire for Europe's biggest regenerative agriculture festival, and came home with plenty to share.

The Crane Friendly Trial 2026: A Season Update from Ivanhoe Farms

Five seasons into the Crane Friendly trial, Ivanhoe Farms is proving that regenerative methods can deliver profitable, high-quality seed potato yields with far fewer synthetic inputs.

Why We Built a Distribution Centre in KZN

There is a gap in South African agriculture that has existed for a long time. RegenZ is now building the solution from Merrivale, KwaZulu-Natal.
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.