South Africa Unveils Long Term Strategy to Contain Foot and Mouth Disease
South Africa has announced a national strategy to contain Foot and Mouth Disease and rebuild confidence in the livestock sector. The plan was outlined by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen…
Land Redistribution Success Stories: Partnership Models That Work
Land redistribution in South Africa has long been a cornerstone of efforts to address historical inequalities in agriculture. In recent years, several successful initiatives have emerged, demonstrating that partnership models…
Installing Solar Power for Irrigation: Payback Period Calculations
Solar-powered irrigation is becoming increasingly popular among South African farmers seeking to reduce electricity costs, improve water efficiency, and support sustainable farming practices. By harnessing solar energy to pump water…
MEC Elzabe Rockman Boosts Agricultural Education at Beang Tse Molemo Secondary School
MEC Elzabe Rockman of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs led a hands-on back-to-school programme at Beang Tse Molemo Secondary School, welcoming learners and staff back after…
Drone Technology Revolutionising Agriculture: Mapping, Spraying and Monitoring
Drone technology is transforming modern agriculture by providing farmers with innovative tools to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost productivity. From mapping fields to spraying crops and monitoring plant health,…
LDARD MEC Leads Back-to-School Agricultural Crusade at Merensky Agricultural Academy
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms Nakedi Kekana, visited Merensky Agricultural Academy in Tzaneen, Mopani District, as part of the Back-to-School Agricultural Crusade. The visit forms…
Government Grants and Funding for New Farmers in South Africa – Updated 2025
New farmers in South Africa face many start‑up costs, from land preparation and equipment to seed and livestock purchase. Fortunately, government grants and funding programmes exist to help emerging growers…
Boran Cows Form the Backbone of Successful Crossbreeding Programmes in the Northern Cape
BJ and Johan Visser of Vaalkamdor Boran Stud in the Hopetown, Douglas, and Prieska region emphasise the importance of a strong foundation when building a herd. “With a strong cow…
SA Canegrowers Warns Sugar Tax Threatens Local Industry Amid Surge in Imports
South Africa’s sugar industry is under mounting pressure as imported sugar floods the market, and SA Canegrowers is calling on the government to scrap the sugar tax to protect local…
Tiger Heart Calf Deaths Surge as FMD Outbreaks Deepen Crisis for South African Farmers
South African livestock producers are reporting a sharp increase in sudden calf deaths linked to a condition known as tiger heart. The surge is closely associated with active foot-and-mouth disease…
Sustainable Feed Alternatives for Cattle During Drought
Drought conditions pose a serious challenge for cattle farmers, reducing pasture availability and increasing feed costs. Finding sustainable alternatives to traditional forage is essential to maintain herd health and productivity.…
Managing Fusarium Wilt TR4 Threat to the Cavendish Banana Industry
Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) poses a serious threat to the global Cavendish banana industry, including South Africa’s banana farms. TR4 is a soil-borne fungus that attacks banana plants’…
