Zimbabwe's tobacco regulator is stepping up efforts to promote a cleaner, more sustainable tobacco industry by urging farmers to adopt more sustainable curing technology, as the country faces scrutiny over the deforestation caused by its intensive use of firewood and coal in tobacco production.

South Africa’s potato industry needs to adapt its marketing, pricing, and product offering if it wants to remain relevant to younger, time-poor, and increasingly value-conscious consumers.

South Africa's potato industry gathered in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 July for the Potatoes SA (PSA) Congress, where producers, researchers, and stakeholders discussed key issues affecting the industry. Gala functions held on both evenings recognised outstanding achievements with the annual PSA awards.

The late Charles Freeme built a thriving Meatmaster enterprise through disciplined breeding, commercial thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning. This profile was written shortly before the passing of respected Meatmaster breeder Charles Freeme on 17 July 2026. It is published as a tribute to his contribution to South African sheep breeding.

Waking up on Glen Avon Farm is like suddenly finding yourself in the English countryside of yesteryear, but it offers far more than just country accommodation.

Livestock producers intending to purchase foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines through the private vaccination programme are being encouraged to complete the required registration and authorisation process now, while the industry awaits government confirmation on the number of doses to be released for private sale.