Eastern Cape Agricultural Showcases Celebrate Farmers and Create New Market Opportunities in Joe Gqabi District
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture’s Joe Gqabi District is bringing farmers, agricultural producers and rural communities together through its Agricultural Show at Castle Rocks Shearing Shed in Makhatlanyeng village,…
North West Agriculture Department Reviews Performance and Priorities for the 2027/28 Financial Year
The future of agriculture in the North West Province depends on effective planning, strong departmental performance and practical support for farmers and rural communities. These priorities are at the centre…
Foot and Mouth Disease in Livestock: Early Detection, Immediate Reporting and Prevention
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that poses a serious threat to livestock, agricultural production and food security. The disease can spread rapidly among susceptible…
Why crop resilience is becoming as important as yield
As weather extremes become more frequent, the measure of a successful crop is increasingly not only what it can produce under ideal conditions, but how well it continues to perform…
Agroecology in South Africa: Farmers, Government and Researchers Join Forces to Shape a National Strategy
Agroecology is gaining attention in South Africa as farmers, researchers, government departments and civil society organisations explore more sustainable ways to produce food and manage natural resources. A multi-actor dialogue…
South Africa’s Proposed Animal Identification and Registration Regulations: What Livestock Owners and Animal Keepers Need to Know
South Africa is proposing new regulations to strengthen animal identification, ownership registration and recordkeeping under the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998). The proposed regulations set out…
KwaZulu-Natal Launches 2026 Multi-Planting Season to Boost Food Production and Support Small-Scale Farmers
KwaZulu-Natal has launched its 2026 Multi-Planting Season with a renewed focus on unlocking under-utilised land, increasing food production and helping small-scale farmers participate in commercial agriculture. The launch took place…
North West Agriculture Department Sets Strategic Priorities for 2027/28 to Strengthen Farmer Support
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has commenced its two-day Departmental Strategic Planning Review Lekgotla for the 2027/28 financial year at Mmabatho Palms. The meeting provides…
South Africa’s Agricultural Future Depends on Inclusive Growth and Opportunities for Every Farmer
South Africa’s agricultural future depends on building an industry where every farmer has the opportunity to grow, succeed and contribute to the country’s economy. A strong agricultural sector needs more…
Free State to Host First Provincial Women in Agriculture Imbizo in Bloemfontein
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs (DARDEA), in partnership with the Provincial Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (WARD) structure, will host its first-ever Provincial…
National Department of Agriculture Holds Quarterly Planning Meeting in Benoni to Strengthen Support for Farmers
The National Department of Agriculture is holding its Quarterly Planning and Reporting Meeting (QPRM) in Benoni from 12 to 13 October 2026, bringing together senior management and leaders of its…
Khomotso Mashiloane Appointed CEO of Phahama Grain Phakama
The appointment of Khomotso Mashiloane as the new Chief Executive Officer of Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) marks a new chapter for the organisation and its role in South Africa’s agricultural…
