Stella Poultry Workshop Empowers North West Farmers with Skills for Sustainable Growth
The future of agriculture depends not only on access to resources but also on the knowledge and skills that farmers gain to improve their production. Recognising this, the North West…
Agro-Processing Blended Finance Roadshow at ARC Roodeplaat Highlights New Opportunities for Gauteng’s Agricultural Sector
Behind every successful agricultural enterprise is a determination to innovate, grow and provide quality products that nourish communities. That commitment was clearly visible during the Agro-Processing Blended Finance Roadshow held…
Wildfire Management Training Equips Farmers With Essential Fire Prevention and Response Skills
The Department's Sustainable Resource Use and Management Unit has successfully concluded the final day of its wildfire management training programme, marking another important milestone in strengthening disaster preparedness within the…
Poultry Farmers’ Day in Stella Empowers Local Communities With Practical Farming Skills
The Stella Community Hall was filled with energy and enthusiasm as community members gathered in large numbers for the Poultry Farmers' Day hosted by the North West Department of Agriculture…
Minister Willie Aucamp Highlights Major Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Rollout at 2026 FMD Symposium
South Africa has reinforced its commitment to protecting the livestock industry through decisive action against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), one of the most significant animal diseases affecting the country's…
Minister Willie Aucamp’s FMD Strategy: Key Action Points Every Farmer Needs to Know
Just one month into his appointment, South Africa’s new Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, laid out a bold roadmap to tackle Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) head-on. Addressing livestock producers…
DARDEA Plant Health Workshop Strengthens Biosecurity and Regulatory Compliance in the Free State
The Extension and Advisory Services of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs (DARDEA), in collaboration with the National Department of Agriculture, recently hosted a Provincial Consultation and…
Department Responds Swiftly to Wildfire at Matsapola Farm and Calls for Greater Veld Fire Prevention
The fight against veld fires remains a top priority as government departments and emergency response partners continue working together to protect communities, farms and natural resources across South Africa. On…
Minister Willie Aucamp Leads Foot and Mouth Disease Symposium to Strengthen South Africa’s Livestock Sector
South Africa continues to intensify its efforts to protect the livestock industry from the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), one of the most significant animal diseases affecting agricultural…
Limpopo Farmers Strengthen Veld Fire Preparedness Through Awareness and Disaster Risk Management Session
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD), in partnership with the Mopani District Municipality and Working on Fire, recently hosted a farmers' awareness session at the Kgapane Local…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Boosts Livestock Farming With Infrastructure and Breeding Bulls in Vaal Reefs
The North West Provincial Government has taken another important step towards strengthening the province's livestock sector through targeted support for communal and emerging farmers. MEC Madoda Sambatha recently handed over…
ARC Harvest Day Strengthens Farmer Knowledge Through Research, Innovation and Collaboration
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in partnership with the University of Pretoria, the Department of Agriculture and Agrobiologicals for Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a successful Harvest Day that highlighted the…
