How the wine industry is battling extreme weather and skills shortages
The South African wine industry is working hard to position itself for a better future. This was the key message that emerged during a panel discussion hosted by South Africa...
‘Sustainable livestock crucial to EU economy’ – vision document
The European Commission (EC) has vowed to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of sensitive agriculture industries, such as livestock farming.
New cases of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) continues its battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with recent test results confirming further cases in the province.
SA experiences worst African armyworm infestation on record
The current African armyworm outbreak has reached historic proportions since first reported in Mpumalanga, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on 15 February, according to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, operations and stewardship manager of...
Soil health improves, but yields lag in regenerative agriculture trial
A regenerative agriculture trial at Tygerhoek Experimental Farm near Riviersonderend in the Western Cape is yielding promising results in terms of soil health, according to Lisa Smorenburg, scientific technician at...
Vaccination urgently needed to avert bird flu crisis
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has warned that South Africa may face catastrophic consequences without the vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Rooibos exports keeping the industry going
Despite slightly lower rooibos tea crop expectations in 2025, the rooibos export market remains on an upward trend.
Load-shedding remains a challenge for agriculture
While the agriculture sector has become more prepared, the reintroduction of load-shedding on Saturday is driving up production costs.
Trump administration disrupts US bird flu response
As the avian influenza outbreak in the US worsens, health experts are expressing concern about the disruption caused by the new administration of President Donald Trump to the country’s response...
Eastern Cape farmers receive 300 sheep to improve flock genetics
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture recently donated more than 300 sheep, including rams and ewes, to wool growers’ associations in the OR Tambo District as part of efforts to...
Zimbabwe targeting a 340% increase in crop production in 2025
The government of Zimbabwe is targeting a 340% increase in major crop production for the 2024/25 summer season, which was a positive step towards national self-sufficiency, according to Positive Eye...
African armyworm detected on farms in three provinces
An outbreak of the African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) has been reported in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo, according to Roger Price, research team manager at the Agricultural Research Council, and Dr...
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