Protecting and Restoring Wetlands on Your Farm in South Africa
Wetlands play a critical role in maintaining healthy farming systems in South Africa. These ecosystems store water, filter pollutants, reduce flooding, and support biodiversity that benefits agriculture. On farms across South Africa, wetlands often sit within or near production areas, which makes them vulnerable to degradation from farming activities. When wetlands are damaged, farmers lose natural water regulation services that…
KwaZulu-Natal Boosts Rural Agro-Processing with Peanut Butter Factory Handover in Hluhluwe
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has strengthened rural agricultural development efforts through the handover of a newly constructed peanut butter processing factory and a vehicle to Naturally Nutty Peanut Butter in Mnqobokazi, Hluhluwe. The project, valued at R1.5 million, forms part of broader provincial interventions aimed at improving local economic growth and supporting small scale agro-processing businesses.…
South Africa Strengthens Fight Against Foot and Mouth Disease Through Expanded Vaccination and Biosecurity Action
South Africa is intensifying its national response to Foot and Mouth Disease through coordinated vaccination, stronger field operations, and increased government investment. The disease continues to pose a serious risk to the livestock industry and rural economies across the country. In South Africa, the agricultural sector depends heavily on cattle farming for both domestic supply and export markets, which makes…
