North West Aquaculture Farmer Salome Mathobela to Showcase Farming Enterprise in Tanzania
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has congratulated Salome Mathobela, an aquaculture farmer from Ventersdorp in JB Marks Local Municipality, on her selection to showcase her farming…
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Strengthens Food Security Through 40 Days Service Delivery Programme
The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District office has launched its first 40 Days Service Delivery Programme at JB Marks Local Municipality, bringing practical agricultural and food security support closer to communities…
Northern Cape Stakeholders Propose Practical Solutions to Strengthen Food and Nutrition Security
Stakeholders across the Northern Cape are putting forward practical proposals to improve food and nutrition security as consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (NFNSP) 2025 to 2033…
South African Pink Lady Apple Exports Surge Across Europe and the UK
South Africa is strengthening its position in the international apple market as demand for Pink Lady apples continues to grow across Europe and the United Kingdom. Despite late-season weather challenges…
O.R. Tambo District Donates 6 000 Fertiliser Bags to Support Farmers and Agricultural Development
The Mayor of O.R. Tambo District Municipality, Cllr. Mesuli Ngqondwana, has donated 6 000 bags of fertiliser to five local municipalities as part of efforts to support farmers and promote…
Choosing the Right Small Grain Cultivar: Why Yield Is Only Part of the Decision
For small grain producers, choosing the right cultivar is one of the most important decisions made before a crop enters the field. A cultivar with high yield potential can deliver…
KwaZulu-Natal Launches 2026 Multi-Planting Season to Boost Food Production and Support Small-Scale Farmers
KwaZulu-Natal has officially launched its 2026 Multi-Planting Season at KwaGuqu in the Dlebe area of Ulundi, placing increased food production, land utilisation and small-scale farmer development at the centre of…
Northern Cape Food Security Consultations Put Farmers at the Centre of the 2025 to 2033 National Plan
The Northern Cape leg of consultations on the National Food and Nutrition Security Plan 2025 to 2033 is continuing in Kimberley, bringing stakeholders together to examine the province's food security…
Women Farmers Take Centre Stage at District Women in Agriculture Imbizo in Qwaqwa
The final District Women in Agriculture Imbizo brought female farmers, young people, community leaders and government representatives together at the Bluegumbush Multi Purpose Centre in Qwaqwa. Hosted by Free State…
Maize Production Workshop in Ermelo Helps Farmers Improve Seed Selection, Crop Management and Profitability
Farmers from areas around Msukaligwa Municipality gathered at Nooitgedacht Research Farm in Ermelo for a maize production workshop aimed at strengthening practical farming knowledge and improving crop performance. The session…
Government Moves to Restore Land Bank Blended Finance Scheme Funding for Farmers
The South African government is taking urgent steps to resolve a temporary pause on new applications under the Land Bank’s Blended Finance Scheme and restore full funding operations. The Department…
Minister Willie Aucamp Engages Northern Cape Farmers on El Niño, Foot and Mouth Disease and Agricultural Challenges
Minister Willie Aucamp met with commercial and emerging farmers in Douglas in the Northern Cape to discuss urgent challenges affecting agricultural production and farming communities. The engagement gave farmers an…
