Eastern Cape Commits R55 Million to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is taking decisive action to address the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, with MEC Ms Nonceba Kontsiwe welcoming the provincial government’s intervention through a…
Farmers and Experts Unite to Tackle Parthenium Hysterophorus Threat in Nkomazi
Stakeholders in South Africa are joining forces to raise awareness about the dangers posed by Parthenium Hysterophorus, commonly known as Maria Maria, to human health, livestock, and crop production. This…
Comprehensive Guide to Rabbit Farming in South Africa
Rabbit farming in South Africa is gaining traction as a profitable and sustainable agricultural venture due to the growing demand for lean meat, fur, and manure. Rabbits are highly adaptable…
Land Bank Agricultural Specialist: Workout & Restructuring Vacancy
Closing Date 2026/03/13 Reference Number LAN260224-5 Job Title Agricultural Specialist: Workout & Restructuring – (Head Office) Division Agricultural Economics and Advisory Unit Agricultural Economics Job Type Classification Permanent Location Country:…
Entries Open for Food Lover’s Market 2026 Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership
Entries for the 2026 Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership are now open, inviting aspiring social entrepreneurs and emerging agricultural businesses to join the programme as suppliers to Food Lover’s…
Goat Farming Guide for South Africa
Goat farming in South Africa is a growing agricultural sector that offers significant opportunities for income generation, food security, and rural development. Goats are adaptable to a variety of climates…
South Africa Intensifies Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease with Live Vaccination at Glen Farm
South Africa’s nationwide Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination drive continues with renewed momentum as Minister John Steenhuisen and Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms Elzabe Rockman, visited…
Thaba Nchu Wool Study Group Hosts Farmers Day to Strengthen Wool Farming
The Thaba Nchu Wool Study Group recently hosted a Wool Farmers Day at Barolong Hall, bringing together numerous sheep farmers from across the region. The event focused on building profitable,…
DARDLEA and ARC Host Livestock Information Day to Support Beef Farmers in Middelburg
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) joined forces with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) to host a Livestock Information Day in Middelburg, within the Steve…
Wheat Farming Guide in South Africa
Wheat farming in South Africa is a significant agricultural activity that contributes to both local food security and export earnings. The country has ideal regions for wheat cultivation, particularly in…
Minister John Steenhuisen Leads Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign in Bloemfontein
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, has arrived in Bloemfontein to advance the nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Free State. His visit underscores the…
Gert Sibande District Agriculture Stakeholders Pledge Collaboration for Smallholder Farmers
Stakeholders in the Gert Sibande District have committed to working together to support local smallholder farmers and strengthen community development. At a pre-Taking Legislature To The People engagement held at…
