Farmers Magazine | 11.11.2026 13:03
Small-scale sugarcane growers in the Makhathini Flats are exploring ways to strengthen their farming operations through crop diversification. The Makhathini Lucerne Project was introduced to investigate whether lucerne could provide a supplementary crop alongside existing sugarcane production. The initiative focuses on understanding local farming challenges and identifying practical opportunities that could support growers. One important consideration is the potential demand for lucerne as animal feed. By exploring an additional crop, farmers can assess whether diversification could create new income opportunities while making better use of their existing agricultural resources.
