1 June, 2026Agriculture, General, NewsHeidelberg Farmers Receive Agricultural Implements Worth Over R800 000On 28 May 2026, Casidra welcomed the Chief Director of Agriculture at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), Michael Brinkhuis, to officially hand over agricultural implements valued at more… Read More
25 May, 2026AgricultureStorm Damage Assessment Survey – Call to Affected FarmersATTENTION ALL FARMERS AFFECTED BY THE MAY 2026 FLOODS & STORMS Casidra has been requested to assist in circulating the Storm Damage Assessment Survey to farmers impacted by the recent… Read More
20 November, 2025Agriculture, Food Security, GeneralFoot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Under Control in Western CapeThe Western Cape Department of Agriculture confirms that the recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak detected at a feedlot in Gouda, in the Cape Winelands, on 6 November 2025, is being… Read More
17 September, 2025Agriculture, Environmental SustainabilityRestoring Water Access for Livestock: Casidra Supports Borehole Rehabilitation on Boplaas FarmBy: Jay-dee Solomons As part of its ongoing efforts to support land reform beneficiaries and emerging farmers, Casidra on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture has successfully completed… Read More
17 September, 2025Agriculture, Environmental Sustainability, Land ReformA Multi-Award Winner, Zokhanyo Bikani – Growing Resilience, One Mushroom at a TimeBy: Tina Dayimani Raised by her grandmother in the rural town of Idutywa in the Eastern Cape, Zokhanyo Bikani grew up surrounded by values that would later shape her journey… Read More
17 September, 2025AgricultureAfrican Farming Workshop | Empowering the Future of Agriculturalists and FarmersBy: Tina Dayimani The Landbouweekblad African Farming Workshop, held in Wellington on 7 August 2025, was a well-attended event designed to unlock the farming potential of emerging smallholder farmers and… Read More
27 May, 2025Agriculture, Collaborate & Form Partnerships, Environmental SustainabilityBoost for Darling Farm as Lime Spreader Lays the Ground for GrowthThere’s a fresh wave of optimism at Sheegra Colenso Farm, nestled at Darling in the Swartland district. The Casidra’s handover of a brand-new lime spreader has delivered a welcome boost… Read More
26 May, 2025Agriculture, Environmental Sustainability, Land ReformBV Jeena FarmingA Harvest of Hope and Triumph In the heart of the cold Bokkeveld region of Ceres, a farming success story is quietly blossoming. BV Jeena Farming, founded in 2021 by… Read More
26 May, 2025Agriculture, Environmental Sustainability, Land ReformFrom Construction to FarmingThe Journey of Soutkloof Boerdery Nestled in the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Clanwilliam, Petrus and Danny Gerste faced an unexpected turning point. After years in the construction industry, they… Read More
26 May, 2025Agriculture, Environmental Sustainability, Land ReformSuccessful First Harvest at Caskor Boerdery in EbenhaeserCaskor Boerdery, a flourishing farm located in Ebenhaeser, has reached a remarkable milestone with its first harvest of the year—an impressive 290 tons of Heinz variety tomatoes. This achievement is… Read More
