Mpumalanga Farmer’s Journey From Street Egg Sales to a 30,000-Chicken Poultry Empire Gets Major Boost
Mpumalanga MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA), Ms Khethiwe Moeketsi, will officially hand over the state-of-the-art Eggsellent by Lebo Chicken Layer Project to its beneficiary in…
Upper Tokoana Shearing Shed Opens to Boost Wool Quality and Livestock Farming in Elundini
The Eastern Cape has taken another step towards strengthening livestock farming after MEC for Agriculture Ms Nonceba Kontsiwe officially opened the Upper Tokoana Shearing Shed in Elundini Local Municipality. The…
Treasury Delegation Assesses DARDLEA-Supported Agricultural Projects Across Nkangala and Gert Sibande
A Provincial and National Treasury delegation has conducted oversight visits to agricultural projects supported by the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Environment, Land and Agriculture (DARDLEA) in the Nkangala and…
Gauteng Celebrates Women and Youth Entrepreneurs Driving the Future of Agriculture
Gauteng is celebrating the achievements of women and young entrepreneurs who are making their mark in agriculture and contributing to the growth of the province's agricultural economy. MEC for Economic…
How ZZ2 and a Credit Guarantee Are Helping Makgoba Trust Unlock Agricultural Finance in Limpopo
Access to finance can determine whether a promising agricultural project remains small or develops into a productive commercial enterprise. In Mooketsi near Tzaneen, Limpopo, the Makgoba Trust and ZZ2 agricultural…
PPECB and DARDLEA Bring SA GAP Training to Nkangala Farmers to Strengthen Market Access
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) and the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) have taken their ongoing South African Good Agricultural Practices (SA GAP)…
Agricultural Oversight Team Inspects Seimela Piggery Infrastructure in Fetakgomo Tubatse
An agricultural oversight team has arrived in Fetakgomo Tubatse to conduct an on-site evaluation of infrastructure development at Seimela Piggery. The visit is led by Limpopo Department of Agriculture and…
Mpumalanga Cattle Deaths Raise Urgent Warning for Farmers During Severe Cold Spell
Livestock farmers across Mpumalanga are facing serious challenges after a severe cold spell and adverse weather conditions led to the deaths of hundreds of animals across the province. The MEC…
SA GAP Workshop in eManzana Equips Gert Sibande Farmers for Safer Production and Better Market Access
Farmers in eManzana, under Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality in Mpumalanga, have gained valuable knowledge on food safety, compliance and market access through a South African Good Agricultural Practices (SA GAP)…
Limpopo Agriculture Gains Momentum as MEC Nakedi Grace Kekana Inspects Manini Holdings Citrus Farm
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Ms Nakedi Grace Kekana has continued to strengthen the province’s agricultural development agenda through a site visit to Manini Holdings, a major…
Plant Health Workshop in Rustenburg Highlights the Importance of Protecting South Africa’s Agriculture
South Africa’s efforts to protect crops, strengthen food security and support agricultural trade received renewed attention as the Plant Health Regulatory Consultation Workshop concluded in Rustenburg, in the Bojanala Platinum…
2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Planning Puts Farmers at the Centre of Better Agricultural Support
The 2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Strategic Planning Session is drawing to a close, with participants turning their attention to the lessons gathered from project visits and discussions with farmers…
