El Niño Warning for 2026/27 Summer: What South African Farmers Need to Know
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that can significantly influence rainfall and temperatures across South Africa, creating serious risks for farmers during the summer growing season. The South African…
Waterberg Farmers Benefit From Accredited Soil Fertility and Crop Management Training
Farmers in the Waterberg District are gaining valuable technical knowledge through an accredited soil fertility and crop management training programme designed to strengthen agricultural production and improve farm-level decision-making. The…
Limpopo Provincial Extension Coordinating Forum Strengthens Farmer-Centred Agricultural Support
The Limpopo Provincial Extension Coordinating Forum (PECF) brought agricultural stakeholders together at the Mokopane State Veterinary Office in the Waterberg District to strengthen collaboration, innovation and farmer-centred support across the…
Madoda Sambatha Leads Provincial Women Farmers Dialogue in Klerksdorp
The future of agriculture depends on creating opportunities for farmers to participate fully in the sector, and women continue to play an important role in strengthening food production and rural…
Willie Aucamp Engages Randfontein Farmers on Key Challenges Facing South Africa’s Agricultural Sector
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp engaged directly with farmers in Randfontein, Gauteng, yesterday as part of an open dialogue focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of South Africa’s…
Cotton Farmers Gain Weekly Reference Price as Palmer Amaranth Resistance Raises Weed Control Concerns
South African cotton producers now have access to a weekly average reference price designed to provide a clearer indication of cotton fibre market conditions. The South African Cotton Producers’ Organisation…
Mohair South Africa Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Miyuki Mohair Trophy Awards
Mohair South Africa celebrated the country's mohair farming community on 27 August 2026 by recognising producers whose skill, care and commitment to quality continue to shape the reputation of South…
Limpopo Strengthens Foot and Mouth Disease Control as Vaccination Reaches More Livestock in Capricorn
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying efforts to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as vaccination campaigns continue reaching livestock owners across the province.…
National Food and Nutrition Security Plan Consultations Begin Across South Africa
The National Department of Agriculture has launched a nationwide consultative process to shape South Africa’s National Food and Nutrition Security Plan for 2025 to 2033, beginning in Gauteng. The process…
Minister Willie Aucamp to Deliver Message of Support at TLU SA Congress 2026
Minister Willie Aucamp is set to deliver a Message of Support at the TLU SA Congress 2026, where agricultural stakeholders will gather to discuss the future of South Africa’s agricultural…
Eastern Cape Women Farmers and Extension Officers Celebrated at 2026 Empowerment Awards in Mbizana
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture hosted the Women Empowerment Awards (WEA) and Provincial Extension and Advisory Services Awards (PEASA) in Mbizana, within Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality in the…
North West Provincial Women Farmers Dialogue Highlights Women’s Growing Role in Agriculture
The North West Provincial Women Farmers Dialogue has brought renewed attention to the important role women play in agriculture and rural economic development. The programme created a platform for women…
