National Department of Agriculture Consults Mpumalanga Stakeholders on Draft National Food and Nutrition Security Plan
The national Department of Agriculture is conducting provincial consultations in Mpumalanga as it moves towards finalizing the Draft National Food and Nutrition Security Plan. The consultation process began with stakeholders…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Launches Jantjies Boerdery Lucerne Packhouse and Hemp Hub in Taung
The launch of the Jantjies Boerdery Lucerne Packhouse in Taung marks an important development in efforts to strengthen agricultural value addition and rural economic activity in the North West. North…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Highlights Lucerne Production and Agricultural Opportunities in Taung
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa joined North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Madoda Sambatha in Taung to highlight practical opportunities for farmers across the agricultural value chain. The…
Annual Agricultural Research Summit at Cedara Highlights Research and Innovation for KwaZulu-Natal Farmers
The Annual Agricultural Research Summit took place last week at Cedara, bringing scientists and researchers together to present findings, exchange knowledge and engage on innovations that can strengthen agriculture in…
Eastern Cape MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe Hands Over Irrigation Infrastructure to Strengthen Youth Farming
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe is in Mhlontlo Municipality today, handing over agricultural infrastructure worth millions of rands to support farming and strengthen local livelihoods. The infrastructure handovers…
National Food and Nutrition Security Plan Consultation Brings Mpumalanga Farmers Into the National Conversation
The National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025–2033 consultation process continues in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, giving farmers and other stakeholders an opportunity to contribute to South Africa's food and…
MEC Elzabe Rockman Hosts Fourth District Women in Agriculture Imbizo in Fezile Dabi
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs MEC, Ms Elzabe Rockman, hosted the fourth District Women in Agriculture Imbizo at the Master Nakedi Multi-Purpose Centre in…
Ntombenhle Kubheka Builds a Growing Poultry Enterprise Through the Masibuyele Esibayeni Programme
Ms Ntombenhle Kubheka, a dedicated farmer from Charl Cilliers in Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, is working to grow her agricultural enterprise and move towards commercial farming. As the owner of…
Accredited Mechanization Skills Programme Strengthens Grain Farming in Nkangala District
A five-day accredited Mechanization Skills Development Programme was held at Marapyane under Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality to strengthen the technical knowledge and practical abilities of grain farmers in Nkangala…
MEC Basikopo Makamu Calls for Productive Land Use and Women’s Empowerment at Mathuba Farming Academy Awards
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Mr Basikopo Makamu, delivered the keynote address at the Mathuba Farming Academy training awards ceremony in Vhembe District, where 35 students…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Leads Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Farmers Day Awards Celebrating Agricultural Excellence
MEC Madoda Sambatha led the award ceremony at the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Farmers Day held at Kliplaatdrift Farm, celebrating farmers who have demonstrated excellence in agricultural production. The event…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Leads Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive in Alfred Nzo
The fight against Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is reaching farming communities in Alfred Nzo District, with Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa leading a livestock vaccination drive in Mgungundlovu Village, KwaBhaca,…
