Tapping into Agricultural Research and Development in South Africa
Agricultural research and development have become essential drivers of growth, sustainability and competitiveness in South Africa's farming sector. As farmers face rising production costs, changing climate conditions, water shortages and evolving consumer demands, research provides practical solutions that help improve productivity and profitability. Advances in science and technology continue to transform how crops are grown, livestock are managed and natural…
Northern Cape Agriculture Budget 2026/27 Sets the Stage for Farmer Support and Rural Growth
Farmers across the Northern Cape have a clearer picture of what to expect from the provincial government after MEC Lebogang Motlhaping tabled the Department's 2026/27 Budget Vote 12. The budget outlines how public funding will be invested to strengthen agriculture, improve food security, support rural development and protect the province's natural resources. For commercial and smallholder farmers alike, the new…
Northern Cape Welcomes 80 Agricultural Graduates and 29 Assistant Agricultural Practitioners to Strengthen Farming Support
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture has taken another important step toward strengthening the province's agricultural sector by officially welcoming 80 unemployed agricultural graduates and 29 Assistant Agricultural Practitioners (AAPs). The programme was launched by MEC Mr. Motlhaping, together with Head of Department Mr. Monakali, as part of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) Unemployed Agricultural Graduates Programme. The initiative…
