Gauteng Livestock Farmers Urged to Follow Strict Movement Rules to Prevent Foot and Mouth Disease Spread
Strict livestock movement restrictions and transport regulations remain in place across Gauteng as authorities continue efforts to control and prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The measures…
Animal Identification and Deworming Programme Strengthens Livestock Farming in uMshwathi Local Municipality
Livestock farmers in the uMshwathi Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, are receiving valuable support through a programme that combines essential animal healthcare with practical farmer education. While cattle are being treated with…
Waterberg Landcare Day Empowers Farmers With Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation Knowledge
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Waterberg District successfully hosted a Landcare Day through its Programme 2, Sustainable Resource Management, at the Kwa Litho Ndundza Tribal Office…
Metz Earth Dam Refurbishment Brings New Opportunities for Farmers in Gasekororo
Reliable access to water remains one of the most important factors for successful farming, and the near completion of the Metz Earth Dam refurbishment is welcome news for farmers in…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Engages Subsistence Farmers to Strengthen Household Food Security in KwaZulu-Natal
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa is engaging with subsistence farmers in the uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal as part of the National Department of Agriculture's Food Security at Household Level Programme.…
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa Strengthens Household Food Security Through Gardening Implements Handover in KwaZulu-Natal
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa has reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving household food security by handing over gardening implements to subsistence farmers in the uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. The…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Calls on Farmers to Stay Alert as Severe Weather Impacts the Province
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has urged farmers across the province to remain vigilant as severe weather conditions continue to affect several areas. Changing…
Western Cape Minister condemns brutal attack on Stellenbosch farming couple
Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the violent attack on a farming couple at Neethlingshof Farm on Polkadraai Road near Stellenbosch. The…
20 Undocumented Foreign Nationals Arrested During Farm Operation in Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Twenty undocumented foreign nationals working on farms in and around Hoedspruit, Limpopo, have been arrested during a multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Maruleng Local Municipality. According to information…
Practical Livestock and Wool Training at Carnarvon Experimental Farm Strengthens Skills Across the Industry
Developing practical skills remains one of the most important ways to strengthen South Africa's livestock and wool industries. From 7 to 10 July 2026, the Carnarvon Experimental Farm became a…
Basic Fire Training Equips Bojanala and Dr Kenneth Kaunda Farmers to Better Manage Veld Fire Risks
Farmers from the Bojanala and Dr Kenneth Kaunda Districts are receiving essential Basic Fire Training to improve their preparedness and response to veld fires, a growing threat to agricultural production…
Limpopo Hemp Pilot Project Opens New Opportunities for Eligible Farmers in 2026
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is calling on eligible hemp permit holders to apply for the 2026 Limpopo Hemp Pilot Project, an initiative that could help farmers…
