Mpumalanga DARDLEA and Potatoes SA Equip Amsterdam Farmers With Practical Potato Farming Skills
The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Environment and Land Administration (DARDLEA) has partnered with Potatoes SA to give farmers in Amsterdam, under Mkhondo Local Municipality, practical training in potato…
Willie Aucamp Calls for Greater Unity Among Farmers to Strengthen South Africa’s Food Security
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has called on farmers across South Africa to work together to ensure sufficient food production and strengthen the country’s food security. The Minister made the call…
How ARC Cultivar Trials Help Farmers Choose the Right Crop Varieties
Choosing the right cultivar is one of the most important decisions a farmer makes before planting a crop. The cultivar selected can influence yield, production costs, crop performance and the…
South Africa Reaches Red Meat Export Breakthrough With Egypt as VHC Agreement Nears Finalisation
South Africa has reached a major breakthrough in its efforts to expand red meat exports, with Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp announcing the successful conclusion of negotiations with Egypt on the…
MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe Hands Over Agricultural Inputs to Joza Community to Strengthen Food Security
Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has officially handed over production packs, agricultural inputs and gardening tools to families in Joza Community in Makhanda, under the Sarah Baartman District, as…
Free State MEC Elzabe Rockman Engages Farmers on Key Agricultural Challenges in Reitz
Free State MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Ms Elzabe Rockman, hosted a farmers’ engagement session at Reitz Town Hall in the Nketoana Local Municipality, bringing together farmers…
Taking Legislature to the People Brings Agricultural Oversight to Thimthok Cooperative in Arnot
The Taking Legislature to the People Programme brought the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture to Thimthok Agricultural Cooperative in Arnot, under Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, as part of an oversight visit…
DARDLEA Empowers Ehlanzeni Farmers With Information on Agricultural Opportunities
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) joined Ehlanzeni District Municipality’s Farmers’ Information Day at Nsikazi Stadium near KaBokweni, providing local farmers with important information about…
Basikopo Makamu Highlights Young Farmers’ Potential During Blouberg Agriculture Visit
Acting Premier and MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Basikopo Makamu, has reaffirmed the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s commitment to placing farmers at the centre of…
Dr Khanyisile Hadebe Works to Secure the Future of South Africa’s Indigenous Livestock
South Africa’s indigenous livestock could play an important role in the future of farming, particularly as producers face changing environmental conditions, rising production costs and increasing pressure to build resilient…
Agricultural Career Expo Connects Students With the Future of Farming
The future of agriculture depends not only on productive land, modern equipment and access to markets, but also on having a new generation of skilled people ready to drive the…
SA GAP Workshop Opens New Market Opportunities for Ehlanzeni Farmers
Farmers in Mpumalanga’s Ehlanzeni District are set to benefit from improved market access following a South African Good Agricultural Practices (SA GAP) workshop hosted by the Perishable Products Export Control…
