North West Places 110 Agricultural Graduates on Farms to Tackle Youth Unemployment and Strengthen Food Security
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has placed 110 unemployed agricultural graduates on farms and at agricultural facilities across the province as part of the Unemployed…
Animal Husbandry, Farmer Challenges and Food Security Take Centre Stage at Mtubatuba Stakeholder Engagement
The stakeholder engagement briefing is currently underway at the iNkosi Mtubatuba Chamber, where KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa is engaging agricultural stakeholders on issues affecting…
NWKV and UFS Launch Rico Bursary Fund to Create a Lasting Legacy for Agriculture Students
The National Wool Growers Association (NWKV) and the University of the Free State (UFS) Faculty of Agriculture launched the unique Rico Bursary Fund on 17 August 2026 in Bloemfontein. The…
KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Department Engages Stakeholders to Strengthen Livestock Production and Food Security
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Hon. MEC Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has arrived at the iNkosi Mtubatuba Council Chamber for an important briefing session ahead of a…
Moji Precious Kodisang Is Building a Brighter Future for Agriculture in the Free State
Moji Precious Kodisang is showing how determination, access to finance and a commitment to agriculture can help build a stronger future for farming in South Africa. Through Milton Agricultural Primary…
Fighting FMD Takes All of Us: SADC Strengthens Regional Cooperation Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a serious threat to livestock production, food security and agricultural trade across Southern Africa, making regional cooperation increasingly important. The need for countries to work together…
North West Places 110 Agricultural Graduates on Farms to Build Skills and Tackle Youth Unemployment
North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, is addressing 110 unemployed agricultural graduates during the official induction of the Unemployed Graduate Placement Programme in Potchefstroom. The programme…
South African Agriculture Faces Tougher Years Ahead as Farmers Turn to Productivity and Export Growth
South Africa’s agricultural sector is entering a period of consolidation as lower commodity prices, rising production costs and weak consumer demand create a more challenging operating environment for farmers. The…
South Africa Becomes World’s Largest Citrus Exporter, Creating New Opportunities for Farmers
South Africa has achieved a major milestone in the global citrus industry by overtaking Spain to become the world’s largest exporter of citrus by volume. The achievement has been welcomed…
South Africa’s FMD Crisis Exposes Veterinary Shortage as Unisa Pushes for More Training Capacity
South Africa’s ongoing struggle with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has intensified calls for greater investment in veterinary education, as the country faces a shortage of professionals needed to detect, contain and…
Minister Willie Aucamp Joins SADC Summit as Southern Africa Pushes for Stronger Agriculture and Regional Growth
Minister Willie Aucamp is part of the South African delegation attending the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government at the Durban International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.…
KZN Agriculture MEC to Meet uMtubatuba Farmers to Strengthen Livestock Production and Rural Development
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, will engage with farmers from uMtubatuba and surrounding areas on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen…
