Economic policies under fire as SA unemployment rises
South Africa’s job market continues to deteriorate, with the official unemployment rate surging to 33,5% in the second quarter of 2024.
Dairy industry needs a FMD protocol
The foot-and-mouth (FMD) outbreak in the Eastern Cape is highlighting the need for an FMD protocol specifically developed for the dairy industry.
Assistant agricultural practitioners’ contracts abruptly terminated
Over 4 000 graduates who were part of the Assistant Agricultural Practitioners (AAP) Programme have found themselves unemployed following the abrupt termination of their contracts.
UFS to open Faculty of Veterinary Science by 2027
Dr Lindi von Maltitz, an agricultural economist at the University of the Free State (UFS), has announced the decision to establish a Faculty of Veterinary Science. This announcement was made...
Overcoming fresh produce challenges: Key takeaways from IFPA
Miriam Wolk, chief membership officer of the International Fresh Produce Association, shared ways to weather fresh produce market challenges at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Southern Africa conference, recently...
Rapid response team launched to combat foot-and-mouth disease
The livestock industry has welcomed the establishment of a rapid response team to deal with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks.
Agri females on the rise, but barriers persist
Female participation in the agriculture sector is increasing as new technology levels the playing field and creates new opportunities for a host of careers. Female farmers however still face significant...
Swift response prevents Malmesbury floods tragedy
A dam breach in the early hours of Thursday morning led to severe flooding in the Riverlands and Dassenberg areas near Malmesbury, causing widespread destruction across the local area.
Factors hindering urban food production discussed at Food Indaba
The sixth annual Food Indaba, held in Cape Town from 22 July to 4 August, focused on understanding the city's food systems, from farming and processing to distribution and waste...
Second desalination plant approved for Namibia
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, recently announced that the government had authorised the construction of a second desalination plant.
Boran bull sold for record price of R8 million at Hurwitz Farming Auction
The Boran bull Cyclone BH 18 749 was sold for a record-breaking price of R8 million at the Hurwitz Farming 10th Production Auction, held at the Bull Ring in Davel,...
Movement of goats and sheep banned in Greece due to ‘goat plague’
The authorities in Greece have imposed a ban on the movement of sheep and goats from farms in an attempt to contain an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR).
Dwayne Kaschula wins EC Young Farmer of the Year
In a night filled with celebration and recognition, Dwayne Kaschula was announced the Agri Eastern Cape Young Farmer of the Year 2024 winner at the prestigious Agri EC awards dinner,...
Partners pull together to finalise Skutwater farming operations
Letsitele citrus and avocado producer Mahela Group and the ZZ2 Group, an avocado and tomato producer from Mooketsi, are developing a 400ha avocado and citrus farming operation in Weipe, Limpopo,...
South African ostrich feathers fly high at Olympics
The global spotlight was cast on South African ostrich farms when singer Lady Gaga performed at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games adorned in pink ostrich plumes and a...
Crop estimate shows marginal decline, hope for lower inflation
The latest data on the 2024 summer crop shows marginal decreases across summer crops like maize, soya beans and groundnuts. High hopes for a wetter 2025 season prevail, which should...
Farmers in western US battle locust swarms
There have been reports of widespread locust and Mormon cricket infestations in at least seven states in the western US.
EC farms quarantined, over 26 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD
In a bid to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and address farmer concerns, Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe met with commercial and...
Ramaphosa passes Climate Change Bill
In a significant move aimed at bolstering South Africa’s response to climate change, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday signed the Climate Change Bill into law.
Farmers detail production increases from regenerative agriculture
During a panel discussion at the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, farmers shared their success with regenerative agriculture practices.
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