UFS and NWGA join forces to uplift rural wool farmers
In a move set to boost South Africa’s wool industry, the University of the Free State (UFS) and the National Wool Growers Association of South Africa (NWGA) signed a collaboration...
Daybreak workers block R50 in protest over unpaid salaries
Tensions continued to mount at Daybreak Foods as more than 100 employees protested outside the poultry producer’s Delmas facility on Wednesday, blocking the R50 route and bringing operations to a...
Steenhuisen marks 100 years of agricultural extension
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 58th Annual Conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen paid tribute to the vital role played...
Over 100 000 chickens culled as bird flu returns
The South African poultry industry is once again on high alert following confirmed outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on broiler breeder farms in eMkhondo (formerly Piet Retief), Mpumalanga,...
Agri Synergy launch highlights power of partnerships in farming
The first Agri Synergy network event of 2025 got off to a strong start at KWV’s Cathedral Cellar in Paarl, Western Cape, with the goal of strengthening ties between agribusinesses...
Bird flu vaccine: protocol simplification vital for mass rollout
Without protocol reforms, mass vaccinations of the national flock will be unlikely. Astral Foods became the first broiler producer in South Africa this week to be given the green light...
‘South Africa is making strides against illegal seed practices’
South Africa has made several important strides against illegal seed practices since the signing of an MoU by the International Seed Federation in the Netherlands a year ago.
Snail and slug damage forces Overberg farmers to replant
Many farmers in the Overberg have been forced to replant their crops after they were destroyed by slugs and snails. Slugs and snails are proving to be formidable adversaries to...
Agri students and principals raise frustrations with Steenhuisen
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen met with student leaders and principals from 11 of the agricultural training institutes to address challenges in funding, infrastructure, and training. The meeting was held at...
End of grain inspection contract a big win for consumers
Retailers have welcomed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s decision to revoke Leaf Services’ costly grain inspection contract, calling it a vital step toward keeping staple food prices affordable.
Sewage-infested water in the Lowveld threatens export markets
Rising E. coli levels in rivers in the Mpumalanga lowveld could cost farmers their markets. Dilapidated waste treatment infrastructure and a rapid increase in informal settlements along rivers from which...
Woodlands Dairy still delivers quality products after 30 years
Woodlands Dairy, one of South Africa’s foremost dairy processors and the name behind the First Choice brand, has marked its 30th anniversary with a renewed commitment to sustainability, innovation, and...
NSPCA lays criminal charges over Daybreak Farms animal deaths
The National Council of the Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has filed criminal charges against the board of directors of Daybreak Farms following what it describes...
China clamps down on pig ‘refattening’ to stabilise pork market
In an attempt to stabilise the current price volatility in the pork market, Chinese authorities are clamping down on the speculative practice of ‘refattening’ pigs in that country.
Ostrich feed production shows ‘remarkable’ year-on-year increase
Ostrich feed production was up by more than 700t compared to the same time last year, representing a year-on-year (y/y) increase of 128,5%. This was according to the latest Animal...
New study reveals key drivers and gaps in SA’s land redistribution
Researcher Dr Siphe Zantsi spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about a new land reform model aimed at improving redistribution outcomes. Octavia Avesca Spandiel reports on the study’s key findings.
New Plant Breeders’ Rights to offer greater protection for innovation
New regulations around plant breeders’ rights (PBR) are expected to boost seed technology availability in South Africa, while providing greater scope for subsistence farmers to replant and trade seed obtained...
Unexplained giraffe deaths spark concern across Namibia
Veterinarians and farmers in Namibia are grappling with a troubling surge in giraffe deaths that have occurred over a large part of the country north of Windhoek. The cause remains...
US-Iran conflict triggers fuel price hike fears
The recent US military strike on Iran has sparked concerns over a potential surge in oil prices, with far-reaching implications for South Africa’s economy and agriculture sector.
Red meat role players urged to unite to move industry forward
Dr Lindie von Maltitz, lecturer at the University of the Free State and cattle farmer in Ficksburg, told delegates at the Winds of Change information day, held in collaboration with...
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