Plant Health Workshop in Rustenburg Highlights the Importance of Protecting South Africa’s Agriculture
South Africa’s efforts to protect crops, strengthen food security and support agricultural trade received renewed attention as the Plant Health Regulatory Consultation Workshop concluded in Rustenburg, in the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality of the North West Province. Led by the National Department of Agriculture, the workshop brought together key players from across the agricultural sector to discuss the implementation of…
2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Planning Puts Farmers at the Centre of Better Agricultural Support
The 2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Strategic Planning Session is drawing to a close, with participants turning their attention to the lessons gathered from project visits and discussions with farmers and other agricultural stakeholders. The planning process has focused on understanding what farmers need from extension and advisory services and how agricultural support can become more practical and responsive. Field…
Gauteng Department Hosts Stakeholder Engagement in Didiza to Strengthen Foot and Mouth Disease Control
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) is today hosting a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting in Didiza, Ekurhuleni, to strengthen coordination in the province's response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The session brings together local stakeholders to receive important updates on the disease situation and the measures being implemented to control its spread. Discussions are focused on provincial…
