Loyiso Manga Builds Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil into Award-Winning Brand
Loyiso Manga, founder of Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil, has turned a childhood passion for agriculture into a thriving business. Born in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, Manga was inspired by his…
KwaZulu-Natal Intensifies Response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
On 6 February, stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal met at a critical juncture for the province’s agricultural economy, where thousands of farming households face ongoing threats from Foot-and-Mouth Disease. The outbreak has…
Free State MEC Leads Indigenous Tree Planting and EPWP Initiatives in Letsemeng
On 7 February, the Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Elzabe Rockman, led the planting of around 150 indigenous trees at eight early childhood development centers…
Brahman Cattle in Hot Climates: Are They Right for Your Farm?
Farming in hot climates requires careful consideration when selecting livestock, as extreme heat can reduce productivity, affect reproduction, and compromise overall animal health. Brahman cattle, originally developed in the United…
Athol Trollip: “Steenhuisen’s “war” against the F&MD outbreak is a false declaration”
South African politician and provincial chairman of ActionSA in the Eastern Cape, Athol Trollip has questioned the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture’s response to South Africa’s ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak,…
Land Bank CEO Themba Rikhotso Resigns
The Land Bank Board has confirmed the resignation of the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Themba Rikhotso, who will be joining another South African banking institution. Mr Rikhotso, who joined…
“Help Is Here”: Steenhuisen Celebrates Return of Local FMD Vaccines
South Africa’s livestock industry has a reason to celebrate. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen this week officially unveiled the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines,…
Vertical Farming Techniques for Small Acreage in South Africa
Vertical farming is emerging as a practical and efficient solution for small-scale farmers in South Africa who want to maximise productivity on limited land. By growing crops in stacked layers,…
Mamusa Farmers Market Launches 2026 Season, Boosting Local Agriculture
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, together with Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality and Mamusa Local Municipality, successfully hosted the first Mamusa Farmers Market of 2026.…
South Africa Achieves Breakthrough with First Locally Produced FMD Vaccines
South Africa reached a historic milestone in livestock health as Minister John Steenhuisen visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) to witness the finalisation of the first locally produced Foot and…
ARC-VIMP Empowers Farmers with Bioslurry Solutions at Ficksburg Field Day
ARC-VIMP took its innovative agricultural solutions directly to vegetable trial sites in Ficksburg, Free State, on Thursday, hosting the Bioslurry Living Lab Farmer Field Day. The event brought together farmers,…
Biosecurity on SA Farms: Simple Steps That Save Herds
Maintaining strong biosecurity on South African farms is essential to protect livestock, prevent disease outbreaks, and safeguard farm income. Diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Rift Valley Fever, and African Swine…
