Gauteng Department Hosts Stakeholder Engagement in Didiza to Strengthen Foot and Mouth Disease Control
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) is today hosting a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting in Didiza, Ekurhuleni, to strengthen coordination in the province's response to Foot and Mouth…
HOD Tshepo Mabilo Engages Funded Farmers on Project Implementation and Expenditure in Thaba Nchu
The Head of Department for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, Mr Tshepo Mabilo, hosted a Project Implementation and Expenditure Meeting at Thaba Nchu in the Mangaung Metro District to…
Minister Willie Aucamp Reaffirms Government Support for Farmers as South Africa Tackles Foot and Mouth Disease
Minister Willie Aucamp has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting South African farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector as the country continues to navigate the evolving challenge of Foot and…
Masibuyele Esibayeni Livestock Programme Briefs Farmers on Support Agreements in Mpumalanga
Subsistence, smallholder and commercial farmers from different municipalities in the Gert Sibande District gathered at Nootgedacht Research Farm in Ermelo for an important briefing on the terms and conditions attached…
National Agriculture Department and APAC Equip Lowveld Farmers With Marketing Skills in Mbombela Workshop
The National Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC), has launched a four-day Marketing Information and Capacity Building Workshop aimed at strengthening the marketing skills…
MEC Nakedi Kekana Leads Strategic Engagement on Agricultural Funding and Development in Limpopo
The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Nakedi Kekana, is currently attending the Limpopo Provincial Treasury Monitoring Bilateral Meeting in Polokwane, where government officials are focusing on financial oversight…
Western Cape Field Visit Shows How Agricultural Support Can Turn Plans Into Growth
Participants in the 2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Strategic Planning Session took their discussions beyond the meeting room yesterday and into the field, visiting agricultural projects in the Western Cape…
Minister Willie Aucamp Highlights Importance of BFAP 2026 Baseline Report for South Africa’s Agricultural Future
Minister Willie Aucamp delivered the Opening Keynote Address at the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) 2026 Baseline Report yesterday, highlighting the growing importance of reliable agricultural data and…
Western Cape Project Visits Show How Agricultural Support Can Turn Plans Into Growth
Participants in the 2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Strategic Planning Session took their discussions beyond the meeting room yesterday by visiting agricultural projects in the Western Cape. The field visits…
Gauteng Livestock Owners Can Access Free State Vet Services for Vaccinations, Disease Monitoring and Movement Permits
Livestock health plays an important role in protecting farm incomes, food production and the long-term sustainability of agricultural businesses across Gauteng. The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, known…
Northern Cape Department Warns Farmers After Caracal Reported in Maipeng Village
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform has urged farmers, livestock owners and surrounding communities to remain vigilant following reports of a caracal in…
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid: How ARC-TSC Helps Protect South Africa’s Avocado Industry
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid, commonly known as ASBVd, is an important disease threat that can affect avocado production and the health of avocado trees. Early identification is essential because infected plant…
