Wildfire Management Training Equips Farmers With Essential Fire Prevention and Response Skills
The Department's Sustainable Resource Use and Management Unit has successfully concluded the final day of its wildfire management training programme, marking another important milestone in strengthening disaster preparedness within the…
Poultry Farmers’ Day in Stella Empowers Local Communities With Practical Farming Skills
The Stella Community Hall was filled with energy and enthusiasm as community members gathered in large numbers for the Poultry Farmers' Day hosted by the North West Department of Agriculture…
Minister Willie Aucamp Highlights Major Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Rollout at 2026 FMD Symposium
South Africa has reinforced its commitment to protecting the livestock industry through decisive action against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), one of the most significant animal diseases affecting the country's…
Minister Willie Aucamp’s FMD Strategy: Key Action Points Every Farmer Needs to Know
Just one month into his appointment, South Africa’s new Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, laid out a bold roadmap to tackle Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) head-on. Addressing livestock producers…
DARDEA Plant Health Workshop Strengthens Biosecurity and Regulatory Compliance in the Free State
The Extension and Advisory Services of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs (DARDEA), in collaboration with the National Department of Agriculture, recently hosted a Provincial Consultation and…
Department Responds Swiftly to Wildfire at Matsapola Farm and Calls for Greater Veld Fire Prevention
The fight against veld fires remains a top priority as government departments and emergency response partners continue working together to protect communities, farms and natural resources across South Africa. On…
Minister Willie Aucamp Leads Foot and Mouth Disease Symposium to Strengthen South Africa’s Livestock Sector
South Africa continues to intensify its efforts to protect the livestock industry from the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), one of the most significant animal diseases affecting agricultural…
Limpopo Farmers Strengthen Veld Fire Preparedness Through Awareness and Disaster Risk Management Session
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD), in partnership with the Mopani District Municipality and Working on Fire, recently hosted a farmers' awareness session at the Kgapane Local…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Boosts Livestock Farming With Infrastructure and Breeding Bulls in Vaal Reefs
The North West Provincial Government has taken another important step towards strengthening the province's livestock sector through targeted support for communal and emerging farmers. MEC Madoda Sambatha recently handed over…
ARC Harvest Day Strengthens Farmer Knowledge Through Research, Innovation and Collaboration
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in partnership with the University of Pretoria, the Department of Agriculture and Agrobiologicals for Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a successful Harvest Day that highlighted the…
Food Garden Initiative at Damersfontein Child and Youth Care Centre Demonstrates the Power of Agriculture to Build Sustainable Communities
Agriculture has the power to transform communities by providing nutritious food, creating learning opportunities and improving long-term self-sufficiency. This was demonstrated during a recent outreach initiative by the Mpumalanga Department…
Standard Bank Limpopo Agribusiness Development Programme Launches 50 Emerging Agripreneurs on the Path to Commercial Success
The successful launch of the Standard Bank Limpopo Agribusiness Development Programme in Polokwane marks an important milestone in advancing agricultural entrepreneurship and rural economic development in the province. The initiative…
