Western Cape Agriculture Builds Resilience Through Finance, Partnerships and Farmer Leadership
A powerful lunchtime conversation on the future of agriculture in the Western Cape brought together leaders from finance, industry and farming to examine the forces shaping one of the province’s…
Livestock Industry Looks Beyond FMD Crisis Towards Long-Term Resilience
The livestock industry is entering a new phase in its response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with producers and industry stakeholders recognising that the disease must now be managed as an…
Stanford in Bloom Returns with Chelsea Flowers Showcase Celebrating Fynbos and Overberg Agriculture
Stanford in Bloom and Chelsea Flowers in Stanford will return to the Overberg from 12 to 27 September 2026, bringing together floral artistry, horticulture, agriculture and local creativity for the…
Aphid Populations Build Up in Wheat and Barley Crops in the Overberg and Swartland
Aphid populations are building up in some wheat and barley fields in the Overberg and Swartland, prompting farmers to increase crop monitoring as the winter grain season progresses. Recent field…
MEC Elzabe Rockman Engages Zastron Commercial Farmers on Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control
Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs MEC Elzabe Rockman has engaged commercial farmers in Zastron on efforts to strengthen Foot-and-Mouth Disease control and improve livestock management…
MEC Elzabe Rockman Steps Up Agricultural and Safety Engagements with Free State Farmers
Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs Elzabe Rockman is continuing with engagements and site visits across the province as the department works to address critical agricultural,…
Mopani West Career Expo Opens Agriculture Opportunities for School Learners
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Mopani West Agro-Ecological Zone (AEZ) is encouraging young people to consider agriculture as a viable career and livelihood opportunity. Led by…
MEC Elzabe Rockman Leads Mohokare Commonage Meeting on Livestock Management
MEC Elzabe Rockman facilitated a meeting between Mohokare Municipality and the Mohokare Commonage Management Committee in Zastron to address challenges affecting commonage management, livestock control and the safety of communities.…
Finance and Market Access Workshop Helps Mopani Farmers Unlock Growth Opportunities
Farmers in Mopani District have been encouraged to explore available financing, market access and risk management opportunities as they work to build stronger and more sustainable agricultural businesses. The Department…
From Backyard Garden to Agricultural Enterprise: How BenicaTheFarmer Built BeNica Farm in Mpumalanga
Bennedicter Mhlongo’s journey from working as a nurse at Tintswalo Hospital to becoming a successful first-generation agripreneur in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, is a powerful example of how agricultural businesses can grow…
Northern Cape Brings Agricultural Support Closer to Siyancuma Farmers
Farmers and rural residents in Siyancuma Local Municipality had an opportunity to access agricultural and rural development services directly from government during the Northern Cape Provincial Executive Council’s ExCo Outreach…
Eastern Cape Agriculture Strengthens Extension Services Through Project Visits and 2027/2028 Planning
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has hosted an Extension and Advisory Services programme focused on monitoring agricultural projects, assessing the delivery of services to farmers and planning for the…
