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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.
Broken promises: the collapse of Zimbabwe’s land compensation
Zimbabwean farmer Stuart Brent was promised US$800 000 (about R14 million) compensation for improvements to property lost during the country’s land reform programme, but received less than US$8 000 (R138 000), turning his initial relief into disappointment.
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, which can cause serious financial losses.
Agro-industrial parks in focus as Africa eyes agricultural growth
Africa’s agricultural potential remains largely untapped, with post-harvest losses of key commodities exceeding 30% and continued reliance on imported processed foods. This deficit in local value addition undermines food security, erodes export revenue, and curbs job creation and industrialisation.
From hive to jar: turning raw honey into liquid gold
It is a sticky business that requires the application of basic physics to extract nature’s golden produce. Charles Friderichs of Honey-Dawn Bee Farm near Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape explains why, when it comes to processing honey, less really is more.
Pork 360: the farm-assured mark of South African pork
Pork 360 is South Africa’s farm-assured certification that assures consumers, retailers and the entire pork value chain have access to safe, fresh and affordable pork.
Your farm, Africa’s future: building a self-sufficient continent
The dream of a self-sufficient Africa that can feed its growing population and become a global net exporter is within reach. For farmers and agribusinesses, the next big opportunity lies in strategic investment.
Farmer’s and SMME Day at Joburg Market aims to boost agri-economy
Taking place on 23 October 2025 at the Joburg Market premises, this year’s annual Farmer’s and SMME Day is set to be a vibrant celebration of enterprise, innovation, and agricultural transformation, all under the inspiring theme ‘From Farm to Market – Enhancing Market Access”.
SAWEA spotlights grid reform under Windaba 2025 theme
South Africa’s renewable energy landscape is gaining momentum, with over 53GW of wind projects in development, up nearly 60% since 2023. This surge signals growing investor confidence, sector readiness, and the potential to overcome grid constraints with swift, strategic action.
Kenya celebrates 76 years of Boran excellence at landmark show
On 12 and 13 September, Boran Cattle Breeder's Society (BCBS) Kenya marked its 76th anniversary with a landmark show and auction.
Why South Africans are swapping fibre for signal boosters
Signal boosters are becoming essential in South African homes under the constant threat of load-shedding, while fibre broadband remains unreliable, expensive, and out of reach for most.
Ram and ewe both fetch highest price at Dormer National Auction
A ram and ewe were the highest-priced animals at the recent Dormer National Auction held at Be Human, Middelwater Farm in Bloemfontein on 6 September when they were sold for R50 000 each.
Biosecurity: the weakest link in South African agriculture?
The spread of foot-and-mouth disease into some of the country's largest feedlots this year has once again exposed a systemic challenge that threatens to lock our farmers out of global markets, says Daneel Rossouw, head of sales for agriculture at Nedbank Agriculture.
Terrestrial network signal solutions: the future of connectivity SA
Satellite Internet may sound futuristic, but in South Africa, it often falls short. Expensive hardware, unpredictable service, and regulatory hurdles make satellite-based providers a risky gamble for businesses and households.
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Building a legacy of red meat in consumers’ minds
Marina Fourie of Beef and Lamb South Africa describes how the organisation is actively working towards the marketing of red meat to consumers, not only for the purpose of short-term purchases, but in order to elevate red meat in the minds of consumers.
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Aside from training students in plant and animal production, Madzivhandila College of Agriculture in Limpopo provides soil and water testing services and supports the community with its agro-processing unit.
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