FMD outbreak may push red meat prices higher this festive season
As the festive season approaches, experts are warning South African consumers of possible red meat price hikes due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.
Emerging farmer opportunities in the spotlight at Agri 5 Expo KZN
The Agri 5 Expo in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, showcased opportunities for small-scale and emerging farmers through access to technology, information, and financial services.
Windaba helping to shape South Africa’s wind energy future
The 14th Windaba conference and exhibition was held at Cape Town International Convention Centre from 21 to 23 October, bringing together investors, government departments, service providers, and social activists, with...
Rainy season alert: vaccinate livestock against bluetongue in time
As the rainy season approaches, Dr Hanri Bester-Cloete, state veterinarian in Bloemfontein, urges livestock farmers, especially sheep farmers, to vaccinate their animals against bluetongue, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes,...
Delayed municipal payments disrupt operations at Matlosana market
The Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, a key trading hub for North West farmers, is on the brink of collapse as the local municipality continues to ignore a court order that...
Farmers must prepare for GlobalGAP water-use scrutiny
International auditing systems such as GlobalGAP may soon introduce maximum water-use limits for fresh produce farmers.
Crackdown on sale of ethylene-ripened mangoes at fresh produce markets
The South African Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA) and the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) have joined forces to stop the sale of immature ‘achar’ mangoes falsely marketed as ripe fruit.
Zim lifts ban on SA maize imports but imposes restrictions
Zimbabwe has lifted its temporary ban on maize imports from South Africa as it begins to feel the effects of market shortages, a development experts say raises doubts over the...
ECRDA partnership to transform Eastern Cape crop and food output
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency recently signed a memorandum of understanding with African Seeds Group and HelloChoice to boost crop and food production by improving input access, market connectivity,...
Nampo Alfa 2025: celebrating cattle, tech, and outdoor adventure
The air at Nampo Park near Bothaville in the Free State was filled with the sounds of livestock and the buzz of activity as competitions and demonstrations took centre stage...
Research projects aimed at improving grain farmer profitability
At a meeting of the Conservation Agriculture Research Forum on 9 October held in Pretoria, delegates discussed key results from Maize Trust-funded research projects and other conservation agriculture studies managed...
Collaboration in focus during Nampo Alfa 2025 panel discussion
Far too many conversations about agriculture still happen behind closed doors or on social media, and that’s not the ideal way to solve the sector’s problems, says Dewald Olivier, CEO...
Hennie Jonker’s love of lamb earns him the Lamb Champs national title
The Lamb Champs 2025 National Champion trophy is a symbol of hard work and passion, and it lays the foundation for an exciting future, says winner Hennie Jonker.
Stellenbosch University confirms student suffocated sheep
Stellenbosch University will soon institute mandatory ethical animal research training, part of its measures to prevent a repeat of the needless mistreatment of sheep that occurred during a feed study...
OBP reports financial decline, seeks efficiency with new freeze-drier
Onderstepoort Biological Products recently briefed the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on its financial and operational performance, highlighting significant shortfalls and promising improvements in production efficiency.
New pivot for Stellenbosch University boosts agriscience offering
Research and student training at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriSciences received a major boost earlier this month with the donation of a Lindsay Zimmatic 9500P centre pivot irrigation system, valued...
Ramaphosa admits Expropriation Act has legal flaws
Several organisations want the Expropriation Act of 2024 returned to Parliament after President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged some provisions were unconstitutional.
Imvaba Cooperative fund strengthens rural livelihoods in the Eastern Cape
Last week in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, the Imvaba Cooperative Fund delivered 20 heifers and farming equipment to the Nqabarha Cooperative. The fund is run by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation...
Experts acknowledge challenges in the hemp industry
Since the legalisation of hemp production in 2021, new markets, job creation, and rural growth have not materialised. Of over 1 000 permits issued, few producers are operational, but the...
North West farm attack suspect to appear in court again this week
Malandela George Mbela will appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court in North West on Wednesday after allegedly attacking and robbing an elderly couple and their daughter on their farm in...
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