Banana Farming Guide for South Africa
Banana farming is one of the most profitable fruit farming ventures in South Africa when managed correctly. The crop has strong demand in local fresh produce markets, supermarkets, and informal…
Carrot Farming Profit Guide in South Africa
Carrot farming in South Africa has become a strong opportunity for both small-scale and commercial farmers looking to diversify income and meet rising demand for fresh vegetables. Carrots are widely…
Limpopo Farmers Receive Climate-Smart Agriculture Boost Through LDARD and ESAFF SA Workshop
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, working together with Eastern and Southern African Small-Scale Farmers’ Forum South Africa, is currently hosting a two-day climate change and food security…
Minister Steenhuisen Secures 2 Million Additional FMD Vaccine Doses as South Africa Escalates Fight Against Foot and Mouth Disease
South Africa’s agricultural sector has received a major boost in its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease following the arrival of 2 million additional doses of the Dollvet vaccine from…
International Day of Plant Health Highlights the Urgent Need to Protect Agriculture and Food Security
Today, leaders, stakeholders, and farmers across the agricultural sector have come together to mark International Day of Plant Health, a global reminder of how essential healthy plants are to human…
How Climate Change Affects Farming in South Africa
Climate change is changing farming in South Africa in direct and measurable ways. Farmers now deal with higher temperatures, unstable rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather. These shifts affect what…
Seventh Nationwide Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign Strengthens Regional Livestock Protection Efforts
South Africa continues to intensify its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease through coordinated vaccination campaigns aimed at protecting livestock, strengthening biosecurity and safeguarding regional agricultural trade. On 11 May…
MEC Madoda Sambatha Visits Motlhabe Village Agricultural Cooperative to Support Rural Farming Development
Community-driven agriculture continues to play an important role in strengthening rural economies across South Africa, and the recent visit by MEC Madoda Sambatha to the Motlhabe Village Agricultural Cooperative highlighted…
Silas & Co Farms Is Transforming Rural Agriculture Through Innovation, Women Empowerment and Sustainable Farming
In the heart of Radium within the Bela-Bela Municipality, a powerful agricultural success story is taking shape under the leadership of agripreneur Morato Malatji. Through determination, discipline and a strong…
How to Start a Farm from Scratch in South Africa
Starting a farm from scratch in South Africa can be both a rewarding and demanding journey, especially for people entering agriculture without previous farming experience. Agriculture remains one of the…
Understanding Different Land Tenure Systems in South Africa and Their Impact on Agriculture and Rural Development
Land ownership and access remain central issues in South Africa, shaping how people live, farm and develop rural economies. Land tenure systems define how land is owned, used and transferred,…
Over 300 Cattle Vaccinated in Hazyview as South Africa Leads Regional Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
A major livestock health intervention is underway in Hazyview in Mpumalanga where more than 300 cattle are being vaccinated as part of the 7th nationwide Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive. The…
