Winter may bring cold mornings and dry conditions across Eswatini, but for many farmers, it also marks an important season for planning, planting and protecting both crops and livestock. With proper preparation, winter farming can still deliver healthy harvests, productive livestock and profitable returns.
As local farmers continue to face changing weather conditions, the need for reliable agricultural support has never been greater. This is where Farm Chemicals continues to play a vital role by ensuring that farmers across the country have access to quality agricultural inputs, crop protection products, animal health solutions and expert guidance throughout the winter season.
Winter vegetable farming remains profitable
While many people associate winter with slow farming activity, several vegetables continue to perform exceptionally well during the colder months. Crops such as cabbage, spinach, carrots and broccoli remain ideal choices for winter farming because of their ability to tolerate cooler temperatures while still producing strong yields.
Farm Chemicals says successful winter farming starts with using the right products from the beginning. The company continues to support farmers with a wide range of quality vegetable seeds, fertilisers, crop protection products and essential farming tools designed to help farmers achieve the best possible results during winter.
Cabbage remains one of the most popular winter crops among local farmers due to its hardiness and strong market demand, while spinach continues to offer quick returns because of its fast growth and multiple harvest potential. Carrots and broccoli also thrive in cooler temperatures, making them reliable additions to winter fields.
Beyond seeds and fertilisers, Farm Chemicals also stocks important farming equipment such as spraying tools and protective products that help farmers maintain healthy crops throughout the season. Products such as fungicides and insecticides remain important for protecting crops against pests and diseases that can still affect winter production.
Farm Chemicals says it remains committed to standing with farmers throughout the winter season by ensuring that essential agricultural supplies are always available in stock. Whether farmers are planting vegetables for household use or commercial production, the company says farmers can rely on its trusted products, expert advice and practical farming solutions to help them succeed this winter.
Supporting livestock farmers through winter
Winter farming is not only about crops. Livestock farmers also face increased challenges during the colder months as animals require additional nutritional support and protection against disease.
Farm Chemicals supplies a wide range of vaccines and livestock solutions suitable for piggeries, feedlots, sheep farming and poultry production. The company says proper winter nutrition is critical for maintaining animal health, fertility and productivity during periods when grazing conditions become less favourable
Ecovite products helping livestock farmers
Among the trusted livestock solutions available is the Ecovite product range, manufactured using innovative technology and by-products from the sugar industry at the Simunye Sugar Mill in Eswatini.
One of the leading products is Ecovite Drimol, a nutrient-rich supplement supplying energy, protein, minerals, trace minerals and B vitamins to livestock diets. The product is suitable for cattle, sheep, goats, horses and game and is especially valued for promoting voluntary feed intake because of its unique molasses smell and taste.
Farmers also benefit from the product’s weather-resistant properties, particularly in lick supplements, where it reduces wind and rain losses while helping prevent urea poisoning.
Ecovite Drifos P6 for winter grazing support
Farm Chemicals also stocks Ecovite Drifos P6, a ready-mixed weather-resistant phosphate lick designed to support grazing animals during active veld and pasture growth.
The supplement contains six percent phosphorus together with essential trace minerals required for healthy animal development. It is formulated to reduce lick losses during windy or wet conditions, while supporting phosphorus intake in grazing animals.
According to product information, Ecovite Drifos P6 is suitable for cattle, sheep and goats and can safely be used across different livestock operations. Recommended intake levels range between 100 to 200 grammes per day for cattle and 17 to 34 grammes per day for sheep and goats. Farmers can visit Farm Chemicals at Mdutjane Prison Road, Luyengo in Malkerns or contact the team on 7808 1555 for assistance with winter farming needs.
