South Africa’s Canola Sector Emerges as a High Value Agricultural Powerhouse
South Africa’s canola sector is undergoing a major economic transformation as the crop moves from being primarily a rotational option for grain farmers to becoming an increasingly important commercial agricultural…
Limpopo MEC Basikopo Makamu Takes Agricultural Service Delivery Mission to Research Stations and Rural Projects
Limpopo MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Basikopo Makamu is continuing his departmental meet-and-greet programme as part of an effort to strengthen engagement with officials and better understand agricultural operations…
Tumisho Mphahlele Transforms Four Hectares Into a Thriving Farming Enterprise in Zebediela
Tumisho Mphahlele, a young farmer from Zebediela in Limpopo, is proving that determined agricultural entrepreneurs can build successful and resilient farming businesses with the right support and commitment. Through her…
National Department of Agriculture Continues Consultations on National Food and Nutrition Security Plan
The National Department of Agriculture is continuing its nationwide consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025 to 2033, with stakeholders in the uMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal…
South Africa Sugar Milling Strike Ends After KwaZulu Natal Agriculture MEC Intervention
The prolonged strike that disrupted South Africa’s sugar milling sector has come to an end following intervention by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa. The industrial action…
MEC Rodgers Basikopo Makamu Visits Zwoda Farming Project to Strengthen Agricultural Development in Limpopo
MEC Rodgers Basikopo Makamu has continued his engagement with agricultural stakeholders in Limpopo by meeting employees from the Sekhukhune and Capricorn districts in Lebowakgomo before visiting the award-winning Zwoda Farming…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Highlights Household Food Security and Agricultural Development in Siyabuswa
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa today paid a courtesy visit to Siyabuswa, where she engaged with the Mayor of Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality and the Ndzundza Mabusabesala Traditional Council on…
Thuntsha Lerole Programme Strengthens Food Production and Community Gardens in North West
The Thuntsha Lerole programme is strengthening agricultural support and food production in communities across the North West by bringing government services closer to residents. The accelerated service delivery initiative provides…
KwaZulu-Natal Invites Farmers to Support Agricultural Graduates Through Development Programme
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is calling on farmers and agricultural enterprises in uMkhanyakude and Harry Gwala Districts to participate in a programme aimed at developing the…
Botebo Farming Project Visit Highlights Support for Table Grape Commercialisation in Xhariep
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs is continuing efforts to strengthen smallholder farming and prepare producers for commercial agriculture through targeted support and regular project…
Gauteng Livestock Export Standards Open Opportunities for Red Meat Producers and Abattoirs
Maintaining international animal health and disease control standards is becoming increasingly important for Gauteng's agricultural economy as the province seeks to strengthen livestock exports and expand its agro-processing sector. Dr…
Eastern Cape Agriculture and Methodist Church Partner to Boost Food Production
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has joined forces with the Methodist Church of Southern Africa to strengthen food production and expand agricultural opportunities for communities across the province. The…
