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Farmer's Inside TrackInspiration for South Africans farmers and agripreneurs Author: Food For Mzansi
The Farmer's Inside Track podcast is proudly presented by www.FoodForMzansi.co.za. It is aimed at South Africas up-and-coming farmers and new entrants into farming and agri-businesses who need information and inspiration to help them start up and get up to sprinting speed as commercial producers and/or agri-processors. Join the farmers' members club www.farmersinsidetrack.co.za Facebook www.facebook.com/foodformzansi.co.za Twitter & Instagram @foodformzansi.co.za Food For Mzansi's WhatsApp line 27 81 889 9032 Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Building organic matter for healthier soils
Episode 541
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, crop scientist and agronomist Dikgang Molebatsi shares practical insights on building and maintaining soil organic matter for healthier, more resilient farms. He explains what soil organic matter is, why carbon is critical for fertility, and how factors such as tillage, residue management, cover crops, and livestock impact soil health. Dikhang also discusses the role of climate change, composting, crop rotations, and emerging innovations in boosting organic matter, improving water retention, and enhancing nutrient cycling. Tune in to learn how to sustain soil life, increase crop productivity, and create a long-term, self-sustaining farming system.
