Wildfire Management Training Equips Farmers With Essential Fire Prevention and Response Skills
The Department's Sustainable Resource Use and Management Unit has successfully concluded the final day of its wildfire management training programme, marking another important milestone in strengthening disaster preparedness within the agricultural sector. The training brought together farmers to develop practical skills that will help them prevent, manage and respond to wildfires more effectively. As veld and wildfires continue to pose…
Poultry Farmers’ Day in Stella Empowers Local Communities With Practical Farming Skills
The Stella Community Hall was filled with energy and enthusiasm as community members gathered in large numbers for the Poultry Farmers' Day hosted by the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through the Naledi Local Agricultural Office. The strong turnout reflected the growing interest in poultry farming as a source of food, income and economic opportunity for households…
Minister Willie Aucamp Highlights Major Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Rollout at 2026 FMD Symposium
South Africa has reinforced its commitment to protecting the livestock industry through decisive action against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), one of the most significant animal diseases affecting the country's agricultural sector. Speaking at the 2026 Foot and Mouth Disease Symposium, Minister Willie Aucamp delivered the keynote address, outlining government's ongoing efforts to control the disease and strengthen national biosecurity.…
