Ear Tagging and Vaccination Drive Strengthen Livestock Security in KwaZulu-Natal
Ear tagging of cloven-hoofed animals has become a central tool in the fight against stock theft in KwaZulu-Natal, where livestock crime continues to threaten rural livelihoods and the agricultural economy. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa has described ear tagging as a critical intervention that strengthens identification, ownership verification and traceability across the province. The programme is…
Free State Agriculture Drive Strengthens Food Security Through Seed and Garden Tool Distribution in Sasolburg
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs has taken another step toward strengthening food security in local communities through a targeted support programme held in Sasolburg. The initiative, led by MEC Elzabe Rockman, focused on empowering households and small scale growers with practical resources to improve food production at household level. The programme forms part of…
KwaZulu-Natal Surpasses Vaccination Targets in Major Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control Effort
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reached a major milestone in its response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak by completing a large scale vaccination campaign in the uMkhanyakude District. This effort marks one of the most significant interventions in recent years aimed at protecting livestock and stabilising rural economies. Foot-and-mouth disease poses a serious threat to cattle,…
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