Reviving Traditional Methods: Using Animal Traction in South Africa
South Africa’s agricultural sector faces rising costs, climate variability, and pressures to adopt sustainable practices, prompting farmers to explore traditional farming methods. One such approach gaining renewed attention is animal…
University of Pretoria Hosts 37th Expert Lecture on Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa is at a critical juncture, requiring urgent and coordinated action to protect livestock and restore disease-free zones. Research shows that recovered animals sent for slaughter…
Farmers’ Field Day at Mandiwana Irrigation Scheme Boosts Maize Production Knowledge
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership and DEKALB, recently hosted a highly successful farmers’ field day at the Mandiwana…
Minister Calls for Nominations to Strengthen Agricultural Produce Agents Council in South Africa
The Minister of Agriculture has issued an open call for nominations to appoint new members to the Agricultural Produce Agents Council, a key regulatory body within South Africa’s agricultural sector.…
Attracting Beneficial Birds and Farming in South Africa
Farming in South Africa faces constant pressure from pests, changing weather patterns, and rising input costs, which makes sustainable solutions more important than ever. One practical and often overlooked strategy…
South Africa Strengthens Fight Against Foot and Mouth Disease Through Expanding Vaccination Drive
South Africa continues to take firm and measurable steps to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease, with vaccination campaigns gaining momentum across the country. Yesterday’s vaccination drive in…
Eastern Cape Confronts Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak with Urgency and Coordinated Action
Moments of crisis place any government under intense pressure, and the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Eastern Cape has tested both leadership and systems at a…
Phahama Grain Phakama Workshop Empowers Farmers with Finance and Innovation Insights
Access to finance remains one of the most pressing challenges facing farmers in South Africa, particularly those working in the grain sector. Many producers struggle to secure funding that aligns…
Exploring Development Financial Services for Farmers in South Africa
Access to finance remains one of the most critical factors that determines the success or failure of farming operations in South Africa. Many farmers, especially smallholders and emerging producers, struggle…
Township Farming Opportunities in South Africa
Township farming is emerging as a powerful avenue for economic growth, food security, and community development in South Africa. Increasingly, urban and peri-urban areas are being recognized as spaces where…
Goss’s Wilt Spread Prompts Heightened Biosecurity Measures for South African Maize
The Department of Agriculture has issued an important update regarding the distribution of Goss’s Wilt (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis) in South Africa, alerting farmers, growers, and the wider community to…
Jozini Livestock Vaccination Programme Nears Completion with Strong Farmer Participation
Jozini livestock farmers have been commended for their active participation in the ongoing cattle vaccination rollout, which is entering its final stages in the area. Veterinary-led teams overseeing the programme…
