KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Department Steps Up Support for Farmers as Animal Health Remains a Priority
KwaZulu-Natal farmers are facing continued pressure from animal diseases, limited resources and the need to maintain productive and sustainable farming operations. These challenges were among the key issues discussed when MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Hon. Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, together with her executive team and the Agribusiness Development Agency, appeared before the Portfolio Committee at the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. The engagement…
MEC Elzabe Rockman Engages Xhariep Farmers on Challenges Facing Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
On 22 August, Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs Ms Elzabe Rockman strengthened engagement with farmers through a direct roundtable discussion focused on the challenges affecting agriculture and rural communities. The MEC met with farmers at Valhope Farm in Fauresmith, within Kopanong Local Municipality in the Xhariep District, creating an opportunity for producers to raise concerns…
Gert Sibande Smallholder Pig Farmers Gain Practical Skills Through Intensive Piggery Management Training
About 30 smallholder pig farmers from municipalities across Gert Sibande District have completed an accredited five-day Piggery Management training programme in Ermelo aimed at strengthening their technical knowledge and improving the performance of their farming operations. The intensive programme combined classroom-based learning with practical activities designed to help farmers apply modern pig production principles in their own businesses. Participants also…
