In May 2024, Hy-Line together with Hybrid Poultry Farms Ltd Zambia, held the first Hy-Line Brown Technical Seminar for Sub-Saharan Africa in Lusaka, Zambia. About 80 poultry owners, managers, and VIPs from related industries attended the event, which brought together the latest news about Hy-Line Brown genetics and topics pertinent […]

In March 2024, Urban Farmer hosted its business partners from Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Johannesburg, South Africa.   Urban Farmer relies on its partners and their local teams to offer transactional and technical support to its customers in these key territories. The Partner Week affords the Urban […]

Urban Farmer is proud to announce the appointment of Chantal Jacobs and Juanise Breytenbach to the positions of Financial Controller and Human Resources Manager respectively.   Chantal previously worked for an independent financial services provider specializing in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting and taxation solutions. She managed a large portfolio of different […]

Congratulations to Michelle Marais on winning the Women’s Insight Deliberation Competition. The competition seeks to create a platform for women to discuss agricultural related issues and ultimately influence public and industry discussions.   Michelle’s insight and deliberation skills have already been put to good use in her new role as […]

Congratulations to Reinhardt Steyn on his promotion to Sales Manager.   Reinhardt started his career with Urban Farmer in 2018 as an Account Manager. Since then he has contributed significantly to the systems and processes within the department, including the introduction of Urban Farmer’s Customer Relationship Management system. Reinhardt is […]

Urban Farmer is proud to announce the incorporation of Urban Farmer Livestock Solutions in Zimbabwe. While the demand for Urban Farmer’s products and technical services in Africa continue to grow steadily, the interest and potential in Zimbabwe has been exceptional.   This interest prompted Urban Farmer to partner with Ms […]

Urban Farmer and Deltamune are proud to introduce the “Proudly Poultry” training series for small-scale farmers. Urban Farmer is aware of the importance of small-scale poultry farmers throughout Africa. Not only do these enterprises provide much needed animal protein in the form of meat and eggs to millions in rural […]

Urban Farmer was established in 2009 by Steven Payne. He was joined two years later by his brother, Michael. Michael’s initial responsibilities were to oversee the finances of the company. Later he would also assume responsibility for its operations in his capacity as its Finance and Operations Director.   Over […]

Urban Farmer are pleased to launch HydroVit Challenge in its new 100g packaging. HydroVit Challenge is a uniquely formulated water-soluble vitamin product for the treatment of poultry under periods of stress or challenge, including brooding, heat stress and disease.     HydroVit Challenge will still be available in its original […]

Urban Farmer promises its clients and unparalleled service experience.   Throughout the year Urban Farmer and its subsidiaries hosted a number of farmers’ days with the intention of sharing information with its clients on the latest industry developments, as well as reinforcing the basic nutrition, health and hygiene principles.   […]