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North West Province Reports 138 Foot and Mouth Disease Cases, Strengthens Vaccination and Control Measures

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed 138…

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Young Piggery Farmers Receive NQF Level 3 Training to Boost Productivity and Market Access

Young piggery farmers from seven municipalities in the Gert Sibande District gathered…

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South Africa Deploys One Million Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines to Protect Livestock and Food Security

South Africa has taken a decisive step in controlling the spread of…

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Crossbreeding Strategies for South African Beef Farmers

South African beef farmers operate in a diverse and often unpredictable agricultural…

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How to Maintain Body Condition Scores Year-Round

Maintaining optimal body condition scores (BCS) in livestock is essential for farm…

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Brad O’Neill: Crafting a Legacy from Sugarcane to Premium Rum

Brad O’Neill, a third-generation sugarcane farmer from the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, has built…

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Eastern Cape Strengthens Global Mohair Leadership with R21 Million Carding Machine

The Eastern Cape’s position as the global epicentre of mohair production took…

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Limpopo Agriculture Leaders Engage Stakeholders to Shape the Future of Farming

The MEC of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Nakedi…

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Calf Mortality in South Africa: Causes and Prevention

Calf mortality remains a significant challenge for cattle farmers in South Africa,…

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National Workshop Focuses on Protecting and Sustaining South Africa’s Agricultural Land

The National Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department…

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Eastern Cape Hosts Intensive Small-Scale Dairy Workshop to Strengthen Local Farming

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agricultural Research…

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FMD Declared a National Disaster in South Africa: Legal Framework and Next Steps

The Animal Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984) remains the guiding legislation…

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