Liryn de Jager
Specialist Content Creator (print / online / social media / film)
AgriSA attends COP30 to build partnerships for farmer resilience
AgriSA is actively working with international partners to address how trade-linked climate regulations could impact African agriculture, stressing that policies from regions with very different development contexts should not put the continent at a disadvantage.
Northern Cape farmers warned on biosecurity as Rift Valley fever hits
A Rift Valley fever outbreak confirmed in livestock in the Kakamas area near Augrabies has prompted the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform to call for immediate on-farm biosecurity action.
New roadmap to drive growth and transformation in agriculture
A Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap for Agriculture, being developed by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is expected to be completed by end-September 2026.
New real-time locust outbreak tracking tool from AgriSA
AgriSA has launched a real-time locust tracking platform to help monitor and manage outbreaks of the pest across South Africa.
Dairy industry eyes rollout of DIVA-type FMD vaccine in 2026
South Africa’s dairy industry is preparing for the introduction of an oil-based DIVA-type foot-and-mouth disease vaccine from Turkish company Dollvet, expected in early 2026. Final approval and procurement are under way, with supply expected to be limited initially.
The financial realities of showing livestock
Despite rising costs and stricter disease control, Moorreesburg stud breeder Franco Koch of Kochbo Santas believes livestock shows remain an essential part of South Africa’s stud industry.
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.
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 the Buffelshoek area just over a week ago.
SA awaits FMD vaccine shipment from Botswana
Around 700 000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccine doses from Botswana are expected at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Gauteng, today, arriving in three consignments at 1 pm, 4 pm, and later this evening or early tomorrow morning.
How winning livestock shows can boost an animal’s value
Genetics, performance data, and breeding values are powerful tools for marketing animals, but a championship show title carries a lot of weight, often translating into tangible price premiums and stronger demand from buyers locally and internationally.
Bumper potato harvest drives SA market oversupply
The South African potato industry is seeing a sharp drop in prices after a bumper harvest. Expanded plantings, good rainfall, and a mild winter have led to strong yields across the country.
Piet de Jager steps in as new CEO of Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum
A smooth leadership transition over the next few months is the main aim as Piet de Jager, who took over from Anton Kruger as CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF), settles into the role.
SA Olive Awards celebrates country’s best extra-virgin olive oil producers
South Africa’s top extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) producers were honoured at the 2025 SA Olive Awards, with gold, silver, and bronze medals handed out at a ceremony at Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, on 9 September.
Better harvests drive tractor and combine harvester sales
Current predictions are that tractor sales for 2025 will be between 10% and 15%% higher than in 2024, while combine harvester sales are also forecast to increase.
‘Four seasons in one week’ expected at Nampo Cape
All eyes are on the sky for an indication of what the weather will bring for the organisers, exhibitors, and visitors to Nampo Cape, taking place from 10 to 13 September in Bredasdorp, Western Cape.
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