15 Common Poisonous Plants to Livestock in South Africa
Livestock farming is a cornerstone of South Africa’s agricultural economy, providing food, income, and livelihoods for thousands of rural households. However, farmers face numerous challenges, and one significant but often…
Kuruman Hosts Women’s Dialogue to Promote Nutrition and Community Health
In celebration of Nutrition Week and World Food Day, the Department, together with the Departments of Social Development, Health, and Education, hosted a successful Women’s Dialogue at Seoding Tribal Hall…
Why agriculture needs a new generation of STEM talent and how to get it
Agriculture remains one of South Africa’s most strategically important sectors. But to future-proof it, we need to change the story young people hear about farm work and match that with real pathways…
Makana Local Municipality Supports Local Farmers with Livestock Handover
Makana Local Municipality strengthened its commitment to local agriculture by handing over 10 Bonsmara heifers and 1 bull to Hedraweb Farm, a family-owned enterprise managed by the Dlabantu family. The…
South Africa and China Sign Historic Stone Fruit Trade Agreement
A new chapter in global agricultural trade has begun. In Shanghai, China, South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, John Steenhuisen, and China’s Minister of Commerce, Sun Meijun, signed a…
Summer Rainfall Vegetable Garden Guide for Gauteng
Gauteng’s summer season, characterised by warm temperatures and regular rainfall, presents an ideal window for vegetable gardening. Home gardeners and small-scale farmers can take advantage of these conditions to grow…
Starting a Container Garden on Your Apartment Balcony
Urban living does not mean giving up on gardening. A container garden on your apartment balcony allows you to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers even with limited space. With…
DARD Hosts Landcare Awareness Session to Strengthen Environmental Stewardship in Bloemfontein
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), through its Landcare and Soil Conservation Unit, held a Landcare awareness session today at Glass Palace in Bloemfontein. The initiative aims to…
Eastern Cape Commemorates World Food Day with Community-Focused Initiatives
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will host World Food Day (WFD)…
National Department of Agriculture Hosts Annual Citrus Information Session in Tzaneen
The National Department of Agriculture is hosting its Annual Citrus Information Session in Tzaneen, Limpopo, ahead of the 2025/2026 export season. The event brings together citrus growers, packhouse owners, exporters,…
MEC Madoda Sambatha to Open Rustenburg Agricultural Expo Promoting Sustainable Farming and Youth Empowerment
MEC Madoda Sambatha will officially open the Rustenburg Agricultural Expo at the Rustenburg showgrounds. The event is designed to showcase sustainable farming practices, highlight innovations in agriculture, and create opportunities…
Local Farmers Celebrate Graduation from Farmer Field School Programme in Nkomazi
Joy and celebration filled Embokodo International Church in Boschfontein, Nkomazi Municipality, as 55 local farmers graduated from the 12-month Farmer Field School (FFS) Programme. The event marked the successful completion…
