South Africa’s Soybean Export Boom Puts JSE Pricing Model Under Pressure
South Africa’s soybean market is entering an important period as a record harvest meets growing international demand, raising fresh questions about how local grain prices should reflect the realities of…
Turning Agricultural Plans Into Practical Support for Farmers
The first day of the 2027/28 Extension and Advisory Services Strategic Planning Session has wrapped up with a strong focus on a priority that matters directly to farmers: turning policy…
Citrus Day 2026 Highlights Innovation, Sustainability and Community Strength in Southern Africa
The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa’s Annual Citrus Day provided an important opportunity to showcase the people, businesses and innovations supporting the region’s citrus industry. Centred on the theme…
Speeding Up the Wheat Breeding Cycle: How Speed Breeding Could Bring Better Varieties to Farmers Faster
Developing a new wheat variety is a long process that requires breeders to grow plants, assess their characteristics, select the best performers and produce seed for another generation. A single…
Free State Agriculture Department Warns Farmers as Cold Spell and Snowfall Sweep Province
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs has issued an advisory to farmers across the province as a persistent cold spell and snowfall affect several areas.…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Engages TARDI Students on the Future of Agriculture
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa, together with Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture MEC Ms Nonceba Kontsiwe, is engaging with students at the Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (TARDI) as part…
KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Engages Farmers in eMpangeni on Food Security and Sustainable Farming
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is strengthening engagement with farmers and livestock owners through direct discussions on the challenges affecting the agricultural sector. As part of the…
Community Food Gardens Transform Illegal Dumping Sites into Opportunities for Jobs and Food Security
A community project in Joe Slovo, Kwa Dwesi near Despatch, is showing how neglected spaces can be transformed into productive food gardens that support local households and help address unemployment…
South Africa Looks to Underutilised Crops to Strengthen Food Security, Nutrition and Climate Resilience
South Africa is exploring the potential of underutilised crops as part of efforts to strengthen food security, improve nutrition and help farmers respond to changing climatic conditions. Although crops such…
KwaZulu-Natal Nears Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Target as Nine Districts Complete First Round
KwaZulu-Natal is making significant progress in its campaign to control Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with nine of the province’s 11 districts having completed the first round of vaccination. The progress comes…
National Agriculture Department Brings Stakeholders Together to Strengthen Farmer Support and Food Security
The National Department of Agriculture is bringing agricultural stakeholders together in the Western Cape for a strategic planning session focused on strengthening the support provided to farmers across South Africa.…
Eastern Cape Marks 70 Years of Women’s Day by Empowering Female Farmers with New Tractors
The Eastern Cape Province marked 70 years of Women’s Day by celebrating the achievements of women and highlighting their growing contribution to agriculture and economic development. The commemorative event took…
