Department of Agriculture Empowers Cookhouse Community Through Successful Roadshow
The Department of Agriculture, through its Customer Care and Extension and Advisory Services units, hosted a successful community roadshow at Madiba Hall in Cookhouse. The event aimed to raise awareness…
KZN MECs Hold Joint Media Briefing on Government-Owned Infrastructure and Farm Handover
A joint media briefing by KwaZulu-Natal MECs is currently underway in Durban, focusing on the verification of government-owned infrastructure, the handover of assets, and the assessment of farms for agricultural…
How to Hire and Manage Labour on a South African Farm
Labour is one of the biggest costs and challenges in South African farming. Finding, training, and keeping reliable workers can determine whether a farm succeeds or struggles. Managing labour well…
KwaZulu-Natal Hosts 2-Day Agritourism Training to Boost Farm-Based Tourism
Agritourism Africa, in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) under the DIVAGRI Project, hosted a 2-day agritourism training in KwaZulu-Natal aimed at equipping farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs with skills…
Enartis and Parsec Join Forces to Redefine the Future of Winemaking
In a move set to transform the oenology industry, Enartis S.r.l., a global leader in wine production technologies, has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Parsec S.r.l., an Italian centre of excellence…
KwaZulu-Natal Hosts Second Provincial Stakeholder Engagement for National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan
The Agricultural Research Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, successfully hosted the second provincial stakeholder engagement for the National…
From Crops to Clean Energy: How Zinhle Ngidi Is Turning Seeds Into Biofuel
A young farmer’s curiosity and determination to break away from traditional crops has blossomed into a green revolution. Zinhle Ngidi, born in Nkandla and now based in Durban, is at the…
Limpopo Agriculture HoD Strengthens Collaboration with Banareng ba-Sekororo Traditional Authority
The Head of Department (HoD) for Limpopo’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD), Mme Mpho Mashamba, visited the Banareng ba-Sekororo Traditional Authority under Maruleng Local Municipality to strengthen partnerships…
From Family Farm to Agripreneur Powerhouse: How 27-Year-Old Neo Siphesihle Mdluli is Changing the Farming Game
Growing up amidst the rolling fields and bustling barns of her family farm in Zuurbekom, Neo Siphesihle Mdluli never imagined she would become one of the Eastern Cape’s rising agripreneurs. Yet,…
5 Climate-Resilient Farming Practices for Drought-Stricken Regions
Southern Africa’s farmers are facing a growing threat from prolonged droughts, unpredictable rainfall, and rising temperatures. These conditions are reshaping how food is produced, especially in semi-arid regions where water…
How to Manage Feed Costs for Livestock During Drought
Droughts continue to challenge livestock farmers across South Africa. When grazing conditions deteriorate and water becomes scarce, feed costs rise sharply. Managing those costs effectively can determine whether a farm…
National RPO Joins Foot-and-Mouth Disease Discussion at Stellenbosch University Woordfees
The National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) participated in a panel discussion titled “The Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa” at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Woordfees on Saturday. The…
