Collaboration in focus during Nampo Alfa 2025 panel discussion

Far too many conversations about agriculture still happen behind closed doors or on social media, and that’s not the ideal way to solve the sector’s problems, says Dewald Olivier, CEO of Red Meat Industry Services.

Hennie Jonker’s love of lamb earns him the Lamb Champs national title

The Lamb Champs 2025 National Champion trophy is a symbol of hard work and passion, and it lays the foundation for an exciting future, says winner Hennie Jonker.

Stellenbosch University confirms student suffocated sheep

Stellenbosch University will soon institute mandatory ethical animal research training, part of its measures to prevent a repeat of the needless mistreatment of sheep that occurred during a feed study earlier this year.

OBP reports financial decline, seeks efficiency with new freeze-drier

Onderstepoort Biological Products recently briefed the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on its financial and operational performance, highlighting significant shortfalls and promising improvements in production efficiency.

New pivot for Stellenbosch University boosts agriscience offering

Research and student training at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriSciences received a major boost earlier this month with the donation of a Lindsay Zimmatic 9500P centre pivot irrigation system, valued at about R1 million, to the university’s Mariendahl research farm.

Ramaphosa admits Expropriation Act has legal flaws

Several organisations want the Expropriation Act of 2024 returned to Parliament after President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged some provisions were unconstitutional.

Imvaba Cooperative fund strengthens rural livelihoods in the Eastern Cape

Last week in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, the Imvaba Cooperative Fund delivered 20 heifers and farming equipment to the Nqabarha Cooperative. The fund is run by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation for the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

Experts acknowledge challenges in the hemp industry

Since the legalisation of hemp production in 2021, new markets, job creation, and rural growth have not materialised. Of over 1 000 permits issued, few producers are operational, but the industry believes hemp’s potential can be realised with proper support.

North West farm attack suspect to appear in court again this week

Malandela George Mbela will appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court in North West on Wednesday after allegedly attacking and robbing an elderly couple and their daughter on their farm in the Buffelshoek area just over a week ago.

Boxer Farmers’ Day supports Ndwedwe growers with training, mentorship

Boxer Superstores hosted a farmers’ day in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, drawing close to 300 farmers from the area for a full day of practical training, mentorship, and empowerment.

North West, Free State seed crime syndicates at it again

Planting season is here, and unfortunately, so are the seed crime syndicates that are particularly active in North West and the Free State.

Agri SA charts a pragmatic path for resilient, inclusive growth

The AgriSA Atlas Congress, held in Pretoria, set the stage for renewed focus on resilience, collaboration and practical solutions to South Africa’s most pressing agricultural challenges.

South Africa signs landmark stone fruit trade deal with China

South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced a major win for South Africa’s fruit sector as he signed a one-of-a-kind stone fruit trade protocol with China.

Agriculture sector steps up as state falters

The agriculture sector has again proven its resilience this year, tackling the challenges of government failure and finding opportunity in adversity, a theme highlighted at the Agri SA Atlas congress as industry leaders showed how farmers are shaping their future.