The Agri-tourism Student

02/04/2024

"A 2019 survey found just 24% of South African farmers are hosting some form of agritourism on their farms."

Agritourism is defined as any tourist activity on a farm, linked to the farm's activities and attractions, from a restaurant or guesthouse to a farm shop...

01/04/2024

"Agritourism is growing in popularity in South Africa, and this past December saw an influx of holiday goers seeking adventures on farms."

Agritourism is growing in popularity in South Africa, and this past December saw an influx of holiday goers seeking adventures on farms.

29/03/2024

"From opportunities to cycle through sugar cane fields to vineyard weddings, farm-based tourism is growing in South Africa, as it is across the world. The thing is, it could and should grow faster."

From opportunities to cycle through sugar cane fields to vineyard weddings, farm-based tourism is growing in South Africa, as it is across the world. The thing is, it could and should grow faster.

27/03/2024

"How many times have you driven past beautiful farmland on the N4 and wished you would get out and knock on the doors of those farmhouses hiding behind tree lines? Or while travelling in rural Venda and wished you’d stopped for coffee. Can it be done?"

How many times have you driven past beautiful farmland on the N4 and wished you would get out and knock on the doors of those farmhouses hiding behind tree lines? Or while travelling in rural Venda and wished you’d stopped for coffee. Can it be done?

25/03/2024

"Agritourism is when farmers turn their land into a destination and open their doors to the public to teach them more about what they do."

The tourism and agriculture sectors are coming together to ensure innovation and job creation.

22/03/2024

"There is more to agritourism in South Africa than the Cape Winelands. And until tourism authorities move past this way of thinking, the magic of what Mzansi has to offer, especially in rural areas, will remain undiscovered"

South Africa has diverse cultures, remarkable geological wealth, and exceptional biodiversity. Yet, when it comes to agritourism, not nearly is being done to unearth its potential, believes Jacqui …

20/03/2024

Agripreneur - The agri-tourism series
Part 5: Government and non-government support

https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Agripreneur-Issue-35-December-2023.pdf

18/03/2024

Agripreneur - The agri-tourism series
Part 4: The physical resources needed for an agri-tourism business

https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Agripreneur-Issue-34-September-2023.pdf

15/03/2024

Agripreneur - The agri-tourism series
Part 3: Important factors within agri-tourism

https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Agripreneur-Issue-33-June-2023.pdf

13/03/2024

Agripreneur - The agri-tourism series
Part 2: Why do farmers offer agri-tourism?

https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Agripreneur-Issue-32-March-2023.pdf

11/03/2024

Agripreneur - The agri-tourism series
Part 1: What is agri-tourism?

https://www.namc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Agripreneur-Issue-31.pdf

08/03/2024

A blast from the past...... More on agri-tourism!!

GROOTplaas

Christelle van Zyl, doktoraal-student by die Skool vir Toerismebestuur by Noordwes-Universiteit, kuier vanoggend saam om oor agri-toerisme-navorsing te gesels.

06/03/2024

Amid 12 days without any power, in the middle of a heat wave, we still get to share our thoughts on agri-tourism in South Africa!!

GROOTplaas

Mia gesels op GROOTplaas met Christelle van Zyl, 'n PHD-gegradueerde student aan die NWU en ons fokus op agri-toerisme in SA. ...

04/03/2024

Time flies when you are having fun!!
It has been a crazy couple of months, but now I get to share all the new and exciting developments within agri-tourism with you!!

Stay tuned for more info on local agri-tourism....

16/05/2023

16th WORLD AGRITOURISM DAY 2023

31/08/2022

In 2018, Eurac Research hosted the 1st World Congress on Agritourism, November 7-9 in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy.
Now, after the pandemic, we are fortunate enough to attend the International Workshop on Agritourism 👩‍🎓

Thank you to the 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism for providing me with an accommodation and registration scholarship and making this possible!!!!!!!!!!

30/08/2022

It is truly inspiring to see all the countries represented at the conference. What an inspiration. This is the first slide of the International Workshop on Agri tourism just started in Vermont USA

10/08/2022

There are so many things to do on a farm! Why combine a few activities to give your guests something to remember!

Enjoy the freedom of being the only guests at this farmhouse, just off the N3 en route to Durban, where you can enjoy a variety of actvities, or simply relax and unwind, says Riaan Hattingh.