New real-time locust outbreak tracking tool from AgriSA
AgriSA has launched a real-time locust tracking platform to help monitor and manage outbreaks of the pest across South Africa.
Global demand for avocados shifts SA’s fruit export game
Rising global demand for avocados is opening new frontiers for South African exports, but sustained growth will depend on quality, consumer education, and agile marketing rather than just improved market...
RMIS unveils Phase 2 of its Traceability Platform
Red Meat Industry Services officially launched Phase 2 of its Traceability Platform at an event held in Pretoria on 5 November, marking a step towards achieving full livestock traceability in...
First case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease confirmed in Western Cape
The first confirmed case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Western Cape has been reported on a farm near Gouda., prompting an immediate quarantine and control measures to contain the...
Cherry season is here: big harvest expected in Western Cape
The 2025/26 cherry harvest has begun in the Western Cape, South Africa's largest cherry-growing region. This season sees several new cultivars reaching local markets for the first time.
Positive signs emerge for South African economy despite global uncertainty
Despite ongoing global and domestic challenges, South Africa’s economy is showing encouraging signs of resilience, according to Emile du Plessis, senior economist at Standard Bank.
Suspected case of FMD in Western Cape, farm under quarantine
Veterinary authorities have placed a farm in Gouda, Western Cape, under quarantine amid an investigation into a suspected foot-and-mouth disease case, believed to be linked to the recent movement of...
La Niña expected to bring above-normal early-summer rain
Above-normal early-summer rainfall is expected to ease from mid- to late summer, possibly signalling the start of a longer dry cycle.
Thirteen arrested after Free State farm attack
Thirteen suspects have been arrested for the murder of a farmworker and the rape and stabbing of his wife during a farm attack in Free State in the early hours...
Dairy industry eyes rollout of DIVA-type FMD vaccine in 2026
South Africa’s dairy industry is preparing for the introduction of an oil-based DIVA-type foot-and-mouth disease vaccine from Turkish company Dollvet, expected in early 2026. Final approval and procurement are under...
Zim blueberry farmers gear up for Chinese market
Farmers in Zimbabwe are lobbying the government to rethink policy as they aim to make the country the largest blueberry exporter in Africa.
Eleven KZN farmers to get commercial farms via government initiative
Eleven commercial farms across KwaZulu-Natal are set to be transferred to local farmers as part of a major provincial drive to boost food security, job creation, and rural economic growth.
Farmer of the Year Awards honours excellence in grain farming
Speaking at the Grain SA Farmer of the Year Awards in Johannesburg on 31 October, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen commended farmers for their determination and innovation, saying excellence is...
Why the EU’s pesticide rules don’t fit South Africa
Calls to ban pesticides in South Africa simply because they’re banned in the EU disregard crucial differences between the regions, as well as farming in the EU, which is heading...
Top livestock shine at 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition
The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal recently hosted the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition, showcasing some of KwaZulu-Natal’s finest beef and lamb entries on-the-hoof and on-the-hook.
FMD outbreak may push red meat prices higher this festive season
As the festive season approaches, experts are warning South African consumers of possible red meat price hikes due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.
Emerging farmer opportunities in the spotlight at Agri 5 Expo KZN
The Agri 5 Expo in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, showcased opportunities for small-scale and emerging farmers through access to technology, information, and financial services.
Windaba helping to shape South Africa’s wind energy future
The 14th Windaba conference and exhibition was held at Cape Town International Convention Centre from 21 to 23 October, bringing together investors, government departments, service providers, and social activists, with...
Rainy season alert: vaccinate livestock against bluetongue in time
As the rainy season approaches, Dr Hanri Bester-Cloete, state veterinarian in Bloemfontein, urges livestock farmers, especially sheep farmers, to vaccinate their animals against bluetongue, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes,...
Delayed municipal payments disrupt operations at Matlosana market
The Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, a key trading hub for North West farmers, is on the brink of collapse as the local municipality continues to ignore a court order that...
