New RMIS Levy Cycle Puts Livestock Traceability and Biosecurity at the Centre
South Africa’s red meat industry has entered a new four-year statutory levy cycle, with a strong focus on livestock traceability, biosecurity and the control of animal diseases. The 2026–2030 cycle provides a funding mechanism to address challenges that affect livestock farmers and other participants across the red meat value chain. Administered by Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS), the levy will…
AFASA Limpopo AGM Brings Farmers and Industry Leaders Together for a Stronger Agricultural Future
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) Limpopo held its Annual General Meeting at Boeketlong Lodge in Mogoroane, near Jane Furse in Ga-Sekhukhune, bringing farmers, provincial leaders and agricultural industry partners together. The gathering took place under the banner “United for a Stronger Agricultural Tomorrow.” Its theme highlighted the importance of cooperation in building a more inclusive and sustainable…
Kibiti Farming Shows How Mixed Farming Can Grow Rural Businesses in the Eastern Cape
Many farmers aim to expand their businesses, increase their income and build more resilient farming operations. For some, mixed farming offers a practical way to achieve these goals by combining different agricultural activities on one farm. It allows farmers to produce a wider range of goods and reduce their reliance on a single source of income. The progress of Kibiti…
