How To Farm In South Africa

Below is How To Farm In South Africa

Many different ways of farming are used in South Africa, ranging from intensive to extensive and free-range, conventional to organic, biodynamic and regenerative. 

In South Africa, there are no laws stipulating the minimum requirements for produce to classify as organic, biodynamic, sustainable, regenerative or free-range. Instead, different retailers have their own standards certified by third parties.

While the uninformed often blame farmers for unfriendly production methods, the majority of farmers in South Africa, regardless of the production method, see themselves as custodians of the land. Most farmers are also not “stuck” in one discipline, but rather see different farming methods as tools that should be adapted to production conditions and requirements.

Which farming is most profitable in South Africa?

Macadamia nuts are hard to beat when it comes to the most lucrative crop per land area used in South Africa.

According to statistics from the SA Macadamia Growers’ Association (Samac), the average export price for macadamia kernels in 2017 was R224.

How much is a farm in South Africa?

The average price for high-potential arable grain production landfalls is between R40 000/ ha and R50 000/ ha, Karoo grazing farms go for about R2 000/ ha, and irrigated farms go for between R150 000/ ha and R200 000/ha.

How do I get land to farm in South Africa?

To process your application electronically, visit www.dalrrd.gov.za and register via the following link https://ALA.drdlr.gov.za. Manual applications: Forms can be collected from any provincial or district offices of the department of agriculture, land reform, and rural development.

Where are most farms in South Africa?

The province with the highest number of farms in 2017 was Free State (7 951 farms or 19,8% of the national total), followed by Western Cape (6 937 or 17,3%), North West (4 920 or 12,3%), and Northern Cape (4 829 or 12,0%).

How much does a farm manager earn in South Africa?

The average pay for a Farm Manager is ZAR 429,651 a year and ZAR 207 an hour in South Africa.

The average salary range for a Farm Manager is between ZAR 315,211 and ZAR 531,672. On average, a Bachelor’s Degree is the highest level of education for a Farm Manager.