South African Sorghum Disease Surveys Reveal Key Risks for Grain Producers
Disease surveys are helping build a clearer picture of the threats facing grain sorghum production across South Africa. Between 2023 and 2025, more than 80 sorghum fields on 27 farms across five provinces were surveyed to determine which diseases were present, how frequently they occurred and how severe they were in different production areas. The work formed part of Thabiso…
Matebogo Victoria Shows How Disability-Inclusive Farming Can Create Opportunity
Agriculture can become more inclusive when farmers with disabilities are given access to knowledge, appropriate technology and opportunities to build sustainable businesses. Matebogo Victoria from Randfontein, Gauteng, is an example of a farmer who has used her experience as a deaf entrepreneur to create opportunities for herself and others in the deaf community. Her journey shows that disability does not…
North West Legislature Conducts Agriculture Oversight Visits in Ngaka Modiri Molema District
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development is conducting oversight visits in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District from 6 to 9 October 2026 to assess the implementation and impact of agricultural programmes in the province. The visits provide an opportunity for the committee to examine how agricultural initiatives are being implemented on the ground and…
