Climate Change Could Force South Africa to Redesign Its Farming Regions, ARC Study Finds
Climate change could reshape South Africa’s agricultural landscape as rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall make some traditional farming areas less suitable for the crops they currently produce. New research by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) suggests that gradually shifting a portion of crop production towards areas with more suitable future conditions could deliver significant economic, employment and food-security benefits. The…
Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Builds Commercialisation Skills Among 100 Farmers
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture continues to strengthen its support for commercial farmers through a build-up programme focused on developing agricultural businesses and improving access to markets. The programme brings together farmers from different agricultural commodities for agribusiness training in marketing and agro-processing. It aims to help producers understand what the market expects and how they can improve the…
BKB Merino Show Celebrates Outstanding Sheep Quality at the Prince Albert Show
The Merino sheep industry remains an important part of South African livestock farming, combining generations of breeding experience with a continued focus on animal quality, wool production and sound farm management. This commitment was on display at this year’s Prince Albert Show, held in October, where BKB proudly organised the Merino Show and brought local farmers together to showcase their…
