North West Women Farmers Dialogue Brings Key Stakeholders Together to Strengthen Women-Owned Agricultural Enterprises
The North West Women Farmers Dialogue is underway in Klerksdorp, bringing women farmers, government representatives, agricultural stakeholders and development partners together to address challenges affecting women-owned agricultural projects. The gathering…
Lungiswa Ngambu Turns Land Into Food, Jobs and Economic Independence Through Lungi Farm Produce
Lungiswa Ngambu is showing how access to agricultural land can become a powerful foundation for food production, employment and economic independence for women. Through Lungi Farm Produce in Makhanda, she…
Honouring Women Farmers and Extension Officers for Their Contribution to Agriculture in the Eastern Cape
Women farmers and agricultural extension officers play an important role in strengthening farming communities, supporting food production and developing rural economies. Their contributions often extend beyond individual farms because successful…
South Africa’s Poultry Industry Rebuilds Strength and Sets Its Sights on Further Growth
South Africa’s poultry industry has undergone a significant recovery after spending almost a decade in serious distress. For years leading up to 2019, declining domestic production and rising poultry imports…
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Strengthens Farmer Skills Through Irrigation and Water Quality Training
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development continues to invest in farmers by providing practical knowledge and skills that can improve agricultural productivity, sustainability and long-term growth. As part of…
South Africa Extends UAE Red Meat Export Registration Deadline to December 2026
South Africa has extended the registration deadline for farms and feedlots supplying red meat to the United Arab Emirates, providing livestock producers with additional time to meet the requirements needed…
Wendy Moshakga: The Woman Turning Determination Into Growth at Serage Farms
Wendy Moshakga is proving that determination, resourcefulness and a willingness to take risks can create new opportunities in agriculture, even when the road to becoming a farmer is difficult. As…
Natural Resources Management Working Group Strengthens Sustainable Land Management Efforts
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture hosted its quarterly Natural Resources Management Working Group meeting, bringing together officials from provincial agriculture departments responsible for land use management and sustainable natural…
Potchefstroom College of Agriculture Open Day Inspires the Next Generation of Agricultural Professionals
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, through Potchefstroom College of Agriculture (PCA), hosted its annual Open Day at the college campus, giving young people an opportunity to explore careers…
Phahama Grain Phakama and North West Agriculture Department Explore Stronger Support for Farmers
Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) is engaging with the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to explore ways of strengthening support for farmers across the province. The discussions focus…
Mohair South Africa Connects Farmers to the Full Journey of Their Fibre
Mohair South Africa has given farmers a closer look at what happens to their fibre after it leaves the farm through an industry tour that followed mohair across the value…
SAPPO Academy Farmers Day Equips Piggery Farmers With Tools for Sustainable Growth
Piggery farmers in Mkhondo received practical guidance on improving productivity, controlling costs and building more sustainable farming businesses during a SAPPO Academy Farmers Day held at the Mkhondo Town Hall.…
