Pasture Management for Medium-Scale Beef or Dairy Farming
Effective pasture management is a cornerstone of productivity and profitability for medium-scale beef and dairy farms. Well-managed pastures provide high-quality forage, improve animal health, and reduce feed costs. For medium-scale…
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli Hands Over Equipment to Youth Owned Nkiyankiya Group
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli has officially handed over working equipment to Nkiyankiya Group, a 100 percent youth owned agricultural enterprise based in the province. The project is led by…
KwaZulu-Natal Declares War on Foot and Mouth Disease as Vaccination Campaign Gains Momentum
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has confirmed that veterinary services personnel are actively working across the province to contain the spread of Foot and…
South Africa Appoints Wildlife Expert to Strengthen Foot and Mouth Disease Response
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has appointed Dr Gary Bauer of Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) to the Ministerial Task Team managing the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)…
Grazing Management for South African Veld Conditions
Effective grazing management is essential for maintaining healthy veld and maximizing livestock productivity in South Africa. Veld refers to the natural grasslands that cover much of the country, providing the…
Andile Siphesihle Ngcobo: Young South African Farmer Leading Innovation and Mentorship
Andile Siphesihle Ngcobo is making a mark in South African agriculture. He manages operations at Tusokuhle Farming, a 1 300-hectare black-owned farm near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, employing around 108 workers, 40…
Mpumalanga Launches Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign with New Veterinarians
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) in Mpumalanga will begin a major vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) this week. FMD is a…
Capricorn District Stakeholder Engagement Boosts Support for Local Farmers
The Capricorn District Stakeholder Engagement took place at the Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane, bringing together government leaders, traditional authorities, industry partners and farmers from across the district. The session…
South African Agriculture Surges to R537 Billion
South Africa’s agriculture and related services industry posted solid growth in 2024, with total income rising to R537,1 billion, according to the latest Agricultural Survey (P1101). This marks a 9,7%…
Bull Selection 101: What Every SA Farmer Should Look For
Selecting the right bull is one of the most critical decisions a South African farmer can make. The bull contributes directly to the genetic quality of future herds, influencing fertility,…
Eskom Arrests Two Randfontein Farmers for Electricity Theft
Eskom in Gauteng has arrested two farmers in Randfontein following targeted operations aimed at curbing electricity theft and protecting the integrity of the national power network. The arrests, which took…
Vaccination Schedules for Cattle in South Africa: A Practical Guide
Proper vaccination is a cornerstone of cattle health management in South Africa, helping farmers protect their herds from contagious and economically damaging diseases. Maintaining a consistent vaccination schedule ensures animals…
