A Guide to Trucks and Heavy Machinery for Farming in South Africa
Modern farming in South Africa depends on more than fertile soil, quality seed and reliable rainfall. Efficient transport and powerful machinery have become essential for improving productivity, reducing labour demands…
KwaZulu-Natal Strengthens Climate-Smart Agriculture Through Provincial Climate Change Council
Climate change is becoming one of the greatest challenges facing agriculture in South Africa, with farmers increasingly experiencing unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, floods and rising temperatures. These changing weather patterns…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Leads Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign and Supports Community Farmers in JB Marks Local Municipality
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development continues to strengthen livestock health and community farming through targeted interventions aimed at improving food security and rural livelihoods. On 3…
Matlhatsi Seloane, Deputy Director at the Department of Agriculture on How Agri-Tech Is Inspiring a New Generation of South African Farmers
As agriculture undergoes rapid transformation through digital innovation, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and precision farming, South Africa’s Department of Agriculture is placing young people at the centre of the sector’s future.…
North West Animal Health Technicians Strengthen Skills Through Bovine Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Training Programme
Animal health remains one of the most important pillars of a successful livestock industry, making continuous training essential for veterinary professionals. In the North West Province, Animal Health Technicians are…
When to Use Speciality Fertilisers on Your Farm in South Africa
Fertiliser plays a vital role in helping South African farmers achieve healthy crops and profitable harvests. While standard fertilisers provide the primary nutrients that plants need, speciality fertilisers offer targeted…
Tapping into Agricultural Research and Development in South Africa
Agricultural research and development have become essential drivers of growth, sustainability and competitiveness in South Africa's farming sector. As farmers face rising production costs, changing climate conditions, water shortages and…
Northern Cape Agriculture Budget 2026/27 Sets the Stage for Farmer Support and Rural Growth
Farmers across the Northern Cape have a clearer picture of what to expect from the provincial government after MEC Lebogang Motlhaping tabled the Department's 2026/27 Budget Vote 12. The budget…
Northern Cape Welcomes 80 Agricultural Graduates and 29 Assistant Agricultural Practitioners to Strengthen Farming Support
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture has taken another important step toward strengthening the province's agricultural sector by officially welcoming 80 unemployed agricultural graduates and 29 Assistant Agricultural Practitioners (AAPs).…
National Department of Agriculture Hosts Student Symposium to Inspire South Africa’s Future Agricultural Leaders
The National Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the University of Limpopo, has launched a student symposium at the ARC VIMP Campus in Roodeplaat…
Choosing and Maintaining Farm Trailers in South Africa
Farm trailers are among the most valuable pieces of equipment on any South African farm because they support a wide range of daily agricultural operations. Whether transporting harvested crops, livestock…
Conditional Grant Implementation Engagements Strengthen Agricultural Development Across Free State Districts
The second phase of the Conditional Grant Implementation Engagements officially continued on 2 July 2026, reinforcing the commitment to improving agricultural development and ensuring that government-funded projects deliver meaningful results.…
