Operation Siyahlola Strengthens Farmer Support in Mtubatuba
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, recently led Operation Siyahlola at the department’s Mtubatuba local office to assess the effectiveness and viability of services delivered to…
Communities of Clarkson and Kareedouw Mobilise Against Foot and Mouth Disease
Farmers and residents from Clarkson and Kareedouw gathered today at the Clarkson Community Centre for an important engagement session with officials from the Department of Agriculture. The meeting focused on…
Brucellosis in Cattle: A Silent Threat to South African Farmers
Brucellosis in cattle remains a persistent and silent threat to South African farmers, affecting both animal health and farm profitability. Caused by the bacteria Brucella abortus, the disease primarily leads…
Sizo Tshabalala: From Street Vendor to Multi-Talented Farmer Shaping South Africa’s Agricultural Future
Sizo Tshabalala is a young, determined farmer making a mark in Mpumalanga through his two thriving agricultural ventures. He operates a layer farm with a capacity of 7 500 birds…
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Condemns Murder of North Coast Sugarcane Farmer
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of farmer Mr Aman Giyanshwar Roopsingh, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent home invasion at…
Emmanuel Mudau Turns Passion for Livestock into Thriving Sheep and Goat Enterprise
Emmanuel Mudau, a self-taught sheep and goat breeder from Venda, Limpopo, transformed a small investment into a flourishing agricultural business. His farming journey began in 2009 when he resigned from…
Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis and South Africa’s Vaccine Response Strategy
Foot and Mouth Disease, known as FMD, is one of the most contagious viral diseases affecting cloven hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. The virus spreads rapidly…
Technology Trends Changing South African Livestock Farming
South African livestock farming is experiencing a transformation as new technologies are adopted to improve productivity, efficiency, and animal health. Farmers are increasingly turning to digital tools, data analytics, and…
Pasture Management for Medium-Scale Beef or Dairy Farming
Effective pasture management is a cornerstone of productivity and profitability for medium-scale beef and dairy farms. Well-managed pastures provide high-quality forage, improve animal health, and reduce feed costs. For medium-scale…
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli Hands Over Equipment to Youth Owned Nkiyankiya Group
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli has officially handed over working equipment to Nkiyankiya Group, a 100 percent youth owned agricultural enterprise based in the province. The project is led by…
KwaZulu-Natal Declares War on Foot and Mouth Disease as Vaccination Campaign Gains Momentum
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has confirmed that veterinary services personnel are actively working across the province to contain the spread of Foot and…
South Africa Appoints Wildlife Expert to Strengthen Foot and Mouth Disease Response
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has appointed Dr Gary Bauer of Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) to the Ministerial Task Team managing the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)…
