2026 Dohne Merino World Conference Celebrates 60 Years of Sheep Breeding Excellence in South Africa
The 2026 Dohne Merino World Conference takes place today and tomorrow at Arabella Hotel and Golf Estate in the Western Cape, bringing attention to the future of sheep breeding, genetic…
RMIS Celebrates Livestock Farmers at Small-Scale Farmers Training Certificate Handover Ceremony in Ottosdal
Livestock farmers gathered in Ottosdal on 7 October 2026 for a certificate handover ceremony celebrating their successful participation in the Small-Scale Farmers Training Project. The event, attended by RMIS, recognised…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Visits Award-Winning Lefakong Moringa Project in Bosplaas
MEC Madoda Sambatha continued his agricultural oversight programme in Moretele Local Municipality with a visit to the Lefakong Moringa Project in Bosplaas, founded by farmer Maboang Matlou. The project formed…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Visits Cassper Agri-Life Project to Assess Vegetable Production in Mogogelo Village
Agricultural development and support for local farmers took centre stage yesterday when MEC Madoda Sambatha visited the Cassper Agri-Life Project in Mogogelo Village, within Moretele Local Municipality. The visit formed…
World Food Day in KwaZulu-Natal Highlights Food Security, Household Gardens and Climate-Resilient Farming
The commemoration of World Food Day at Matimatolo’s FNB Sports Ground in uMvoti, within the uMzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal, placed food security, household food production and agricultural resilience at the…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Strengthens Agricultural Development and Agro-Processing Support in Moretele
MEC Madoda Sambatha has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to agricultural development, farmer empowerment and food security through a series of engagements with farmers and agricultural businesses in the Moretele area.…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Opens Ndlondlweni Auction Facility to Boost Livestock Commercialisation
The reopening of the Ndlondlweni auction sale facility in Mhlabuyalingana marks an important step towards strengthening livestock farming and rural economic development in KwaZulu-Natal. The facility was officially opened by…
North West Farmers Recognised at the 3rd South African Agricultural Awards for Excellence and Community Empowerment
The North West province celebrated the achievements of its agricultural community at the 3rd South African Agricultural Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The prestigious event…
Siyoyisile Indlala Community Farm Promotes Sustainable Agriculture, Agroecology and Community Empowerment in Soweto
Siyoyisile Indlala Community Farm is demonstrating how sustainable agriculture, agroecology and community-driven innovation can help strengthen food security and create economic opportunities in Soweto. Through practical farming demonstrations, educational activities…
NAMC Advances Transformation for a More Inclusive and Resilient South African Red Meat Industry
As South Africa marks World Food Day on 16 October, the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is highlighting the importance of building a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient red meat…
Mohair Empowerment Trust Equips Future Agricultural Professionals with Angora Goat and Mohair Classing Skills
The Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) has strengthened agricultural skills development in South Africa by hosting its annual Mohair Classing and Angora Goat Judging training at Fort Cox Agriculture and Forestry…
Thaba Chweu Farmers Urged to Prepare for El Niño and Reduce Drought and Wildfire Risks
Farmers in the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality have been urged to prepare for the potential effects of El Niño, with particular attention to hotter and drier conditions, below-normal summer rainfall…
