‘Cattle vaccinated against FMD must be branded’ – Steenhuisen
With the Department of Agriculture’s nationwide foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine roll-out now under way, attention has turned to strict compliance with regulations surrounding the control of the disease.
Worldwide macadamia shortage softens tariff blow
The world’s two largest macadamia-producing regions were hit by adverse weather conditions last year, resulting in a smaller 2025 crop. As such, these lower volumes could soften the blow of...
Northern Cape nuclear waste plan met with resistance from agri sector
The proposed upgrade and potential expansion of the Vaalputs National Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in the Northern Cape has sparked mixed reactions. According to TLU SA, the site is in...
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on Free State commercial farm
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been detected on a commercial farm in the Moqhaka Local Municipality near Kroonstad in the Free State. Traceback activities are under way, and...
Diesel refunds: why farmers struggle to claim what’s rightfully theirs
Government introduced the diesel refund scheme in 2000 to ease the burden of fuel-related taxes on primary producers in sectors like agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing. While the goal was...
Producers can’t keep up with global demand for goat meat
Global demand for goat meat is increasing, with health, cultural, and religious practices driving the surge. Trade data company the Observatory of Economic Complexity reported that, over the past five...
Mabuza takes helm at Grain SA’s farmer development arm
“Every hectare planted is not just a field of grain, but a step toward to a more food-secure and transformed economy.” That is the word from Sibusiso Mabuza, newly appointed...
Mixed feelings as judicial commission probes SA policing authorities
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decision to investigate widespread corruption and political interference in South Africa’s justice services has been called a step in the right direction. However, Bennie van Zyl,...
Western Cape farmers to benefit from free Green Economy Roadshow
Farmers and agri-businesses across the Western Cape will soon be able to tap into free, hands-on support to make their operations more resilient to rising energy costs, drought, and climate...
Consumer connection drives sheep farmer viability
As consumers face increasing economic pressure, their ability to pay higher prices for lamb meat dwindles. Sheep farmers are therefore feeling the pinch as input costs rise, but producer prices...
Angry Free State community block R708 in protest over road conditions
Farmers and taxi operators in a small Free State town have teamed up to close a road in protest following years of frustrated efforts to address the critical state of...
Dam levels are promising, but some provinces still face challenges
South African dam levels remain encouraging overall, but concerns over water security persist in drought-affected regions in the Northern and Eastern Cape. The latest dam level figures released by the...
Land Reform budget backs agri growth and rural development
At the presentation of Budget Vote 42 on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development Mzwanele Nyhontso announced a R9,82 billion allocation for his department for the...
Emerging mohair producers gain key skills in Middelburg
A hands-on training programme held at Grootfontein College of Agriculture in Middelburg, Eastern Cape, from 7 to 11 July 2025 brought together nearly 30 participants that included mohair producers, farmworkers,...
Stellenbosch University under investigation for alleged animal abuse
Stellenbosch University (SU) is facing an investigation by the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) after Farmer’s Weekly was alerted to the alleged inhumane...
Trump’s tariffs: ‘It’s about trade, not politics’
A blame game erupted on social media on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced in a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa that a 30% import tariff on South African...
Agri budget to boost local development needs, growth opportunities
The R7,6 billion agriculture budget tabled to the National Assembly on Tuesday highlighted progress made in the Department of Agriculture's (DoA) first year of autonomy following a restructuring that saw...
SA agriculture sector grapples with US tariff blow
South Africa is scrambling to respond to the United States’ recently announced unilateral 30% tariff on all South African exports, starting from 1 August.
Pome fruit outlook optimistic as global demand grows
While there is optimism over the 2025 pome fruit season in South Africa, shrinking marketing windows in key export markets will bring challenges to global exporters in the long term.
Senwes reports robust 2025 results despite challenges
The Senwes Group has achieved a resilient set of financial results for the year ended 30 April 2025, navigating a difficult operating environment shaped by drought, high interest rates, and...
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