Customs’ need for hard-copy vet certificates delays poultry imports
With the import ban on Brazilian poultry lifted, South African importers are appealing to border authorities to embrace the digital age to speed up customs procedures.
Fauna and flora under threat from poachers
The illegal trade in plants and animals are pushing several species toward extinction, disrupting ecosystems and threatening food chains essential for human survival.
‘Every farmer should help turn the tide of disinformation’ – Farm Babe
In an era where misinformation about food production spreads faster than the truth, farmers have a unique and powerful opportunity to bridge the gap between field and fork.
Top mohair farmers honoured at 2025 Miyuki Awards
South Africa’s top mohair farmers were celebrated at the 2025 Miyuki Awards, hosted by Mohair South Africa (MSA) in partnership with Japanese high-quality textile maker Miyuki Keori, on Thursday at...
Horse owners urged to vaccinate against African horse sickness
The window to vaccinate horses against African horse sickness runs from 1 June to 31 October, and authorities are urging horse owners to observe the legal requirements applicable to their...
Steenhuisen to review proposals following FMD indaba
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is set to review proposals from the recent high-level FMD Indaba held near Pretoria in late July. The proposals are aimed at halting the spread...
BASF’s latest fungicide set to transform maize disease management
At a launch event hosted by crop science company BASF on Wednesday in Potchefstroom, North West, several critical crop protection issues were discussed.
André Kritzinger named Agri Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year 2025
Joubertina-based farmer André Kritzinger (28) was named Agri Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year 2025 during a celebratory awards dinner at Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreys Bay on...
There’s money to be made in agriculture, despite turmoil
South Africa’s agriculture sector continues to outperform other parts of the economy, with robust export growth and sustained investment, despite mounting pressure from input costs.
SAVC registrar under fire as Steenhuisen probes election process
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has put the spotlight on Mongezi Menye, registrar/CEO of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), after serious concerns were raised over the council’s recent election...
US tariff puts future of small Brazilian coffee farmers on the line
Small-scale coffee producers in Brazil have expressed fears that the US’s 50% tariff on Brazilian imports will drive down prices.
Bird flu confirmed in wild birds, domestic ducks in the Western Cape
Concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, are mounting after the virus was recently detected in wild birds and domestic ducks in the Western Cape.
Freight rail revival on the cards for Overberg agri corridor
A pilot project launched in Bredasdorp in the Overberg region could significantly boost the Western Cape’s agricultural competitiveness by cutting long-haul logistics costs and shifting freight from road to rail.
Sterkstroom business gets R5 million abattoir to boost jobs
In early August, Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe officially handed over a fully equipped rural abattoir valued at over R5 million to local business Man Buy & Braai...
Agri players split on new labelling regulations for meat alternatives
The Department of Agriculture’s (the department) newly published regulations on the sale and labelling of meat alternative (analogue) products have prompted a sharp divide among agricultural stakeholders, with farmer advocacy...
Charting new markets and navigating risks in the table grape industry
Navigating market risk and embracing innovation were central themes at the Table Talk: Grape Conversations event, held in Paarl in the Western Cape on Friday.
Consumer concerns about pig welfare can’t be ignored
Animal welfare has become one of the greatest challenges facing the pork industry – not just on farms but across the entire value chain.
Agriculture boosts SA economy despite disease setbacks and uneven recovery
Despite persistent challenges caused by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza, South Africa’s agriculture sector was the strongest performer in the country’s otherwise struggling economy, recording the highest growth of...
Diversification can protect pig farmers in volatile market
Amid rising input costs and market volatility, South African pig farmers are facing a harsh financial climate. But at the PigX2 conference held in Pretoria this week, experts urged producers...
Cape Town is key to SA’s fruit export future as freight volumes rise
Fruit exporters have welcomed improved performance at key ports, as South Africa’s logistics sector exceeded freight handling targets by more than 10% for two consecutive weeks.
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