Eastern Cape Launches Major Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign with 150,000 Doses
The Eastern Cape is stepping up efforts to contain Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) with the arrival of 150,000 vaccine doses, now being distributed across key districts in the province.…
Greenhouse Farming Guide in South Africa
Greenhouse farming is rapidly gaining popularity in South Africa as farmers seek to increase crop yields, improve quality, and extend growing seasons while managing limited resources. By creating controlled environments,…
How to Start a Milling Business in South Africa
Starting a milling business in South Africa presents a promising opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in the agricultural and food processing sector. Milling involves transforming raw grains, such as maize, wheat,…
Climate-Smart Beef Genomics Workshop Guides Farmers Toward Sustainable Livestock Practices
Farmers in South Africa are gaining new tools to make beef production more sustainable following the Climate-Smart Beef Genomics Workshop hosted by the Beef Genomics Programme (BGP) consortium. The consortium,…
PDALA Draft Regulations Workshop Highlights New Protections for South Africa’s Agricultural Land
Prime agricultural land in South Africa faces growing pressure from expanding cities, infrastructure projects, and other forms of land development. As towns grow and industries expand, productive farmland often becomes…
North West Province Strengthens Response to Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
MEC Madoda Sambatha recently provided a critical update on the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak at the Potchefstroom College of Agriculture, addressing the media and stakeholders on the province’s…
Land Reform Opportunities for Farmers in South Africa
Land reform in South Africa remains one of the most significant drivers of agricultural development, offering opportunities for both emerging and established farmers to expand production, increase livelihoods, and strengthen…
Pelargonium sidoides: A Farming Guide to South Africa’s African Geranium
Pelargonium sidoides, widely known as the African Geranium, is one of South Africa’s most valuable medicinal plants. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating respiratory…
Government Supports Farmers and Youth Development in Richmond Ward 04
Government departments recently visited Ward 04 in the Richmond Local Municipality to address challenges affecting farmers and rural communities, with a particular focus on improving agricultural opportunities and service delivery.…
Limpopo Farmers Lead the Way in Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign
Six farmers at Callies Farm in Immerpan have become some of the first beneficiaries of the recently procured Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine, imported from Argentina by the Minister of Agriculture,…
How to Sell Farm Produce Online in South Africa
Selling farm produce online in South Africa has become an essential strategy for farmers looking to expand their customer base and increase revenue. Traditional markets and local sales often limit…
South African Fruit Associations You Should Know About
South Africa boasts one of the most diverse and competitive fruit industries in the world. From lush deciduous fruit orchards in the Western Cape to subtropical farms in KwaZulu-Natal and…
