As the Perishable Products Export Control Board prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary this June, South Africa’s agricultural sector is entering an important new chapter marked by renewed leadership and a strong commitment to export excellence. The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, officially congratulated and welcomed the newly appointed members of the PPECB board as the institution approaches a century…
The final day of the Public Sector Forum for Extension and Advisory Services meeting opened with meaningful discussions as delegates reflected on lessons learned during the previous day’s exposure visits. Participants shared observations, experiences and practical insights gathered from interactions with farmers, institutions and agricultural projects. These discussions created an opportunity for delegates to evaluate current agricultural extension practices and…
The final day of the 4-Day Basic Wildland Firefighting Training in the Bojanala District marked an important step in strengthening rural safety and agricultural resilience in Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The programme trained 59 farmers with practical skills to prevent and respond to veld fires, which remain one of the most destructive threats to farming communities in the region. These…
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