Steenhuisen warns Tshwane to fix market services after court ruling
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has warned that his department will closely monitor the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s compliance with a high court order to supply the Tshwane Market with...
Agriculture sector sheds 24 000 jobs during second quarter
Agriculture was among the hardest-hit sectors in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025’s employment statistics, placing joint second for the most jobs lost between 1 April to 30 June compared...
Risk, resilience, and muscle: positioning dairies for the future
At the Dairy Management Consulting conference held near Durbanville in the Western Cape on Tuesday, speakers urged farmers to rethink long-held habits, embrace technology, and take a multifaceted approach to...
Suspected African swine fever in Bredasdorp raises fears for local farmers
A suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, has resulted in the deaths of 330 pigs as of 11 August, and authorities are struggling to enforce...
Customs’ need for hard-copy vet certificates delays poultry imports
With the import ban on Brazilian poultry lifted, South African importers are appealing to border authorities to embrace the digital age to speed up customs procedures.
Fauna and flora under threat from poachers
The illegal trade in plants and animals are pushing several species toward extinction, disrupting ecosystems and threatening food chains essential for human survival.
‘Every farmer should help turn the tide of disinformation’ – Farm Babe
In an era where misinformation about food production spreads faster than the truth, farmers have a unique and powerful opportunity to bridge the gap between field and fork.
Top mohair farmers honoured at 2025 Miyuki Awards
South Africa’s top mohair farmers were celebrated at the 2025 Miyuki Awards, hosted by Mohair South Africa (MSA) in partnership with Japanese high-quality textile maker Miyuki Keori, on Thursday at...
Horse owners urged to vaccinate against African horse sickness
The window to vaccinate horses against African horse sickness runs from 1 June to 31 October, and authorities are urging horse owners to observe the legal requirements applicable to their...
Steenhuisen to review proposals following FMD indaba
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is set to review proposals from the recent high-level FMD Indaba held near Pretoria in late July. The proposals are aimed at halting the spread...
BASF’s latest fungicide set to transform maize disease management
At a launch event hosted by crop science company BASF on Wednesday in Potchefstroom, North West, several critical crop protection issues were discussed.
André Kritzinger named Agri Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year 2025
Joubertina-based farmer André Kritzinger (28) was named Agri Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year 2025 during a celebratory awards dinner at Mentors Country Estate in Jeffreys Bay on...
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