Capricorn District Intensifies Foot and Mouth Disease Response at Vlieland Boerdery
Efforts to contain Foot and Mouth Disease in Limpopo continue to gain momentum, with targeted interventions being implemented across high risk farming zones. One of the latest activities took place…
Beekeeping for Beginners in South Africa
Beekeeping is gaining momentum in South Africa as more people look for practical ways to generate income, support agriculture and protect the environment. Bees play a direct role in pollination,…
PEGAC Oversight Visit to Mara Research Station Drives Limpopo’s Agricultural Growth Agenda
The Provincial Economic Growth Advisory Council continues to play a central role in shaping Limpopo’s agricultural future through targeted oversight and strategic planning. On 15 April 2026, the council, led…
Limpopo Leadership Strengthens Food Security Efforts at Hereford Community Farm
The Premier of Limpopo, Phophi Ramathuba, alongside the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Nakedi Grace Kekana, continues to drive a focused agenda on food security and rural development across…
South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive Shows Early Success
South Africa’s response to the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is beginning to show measurable progress, according to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. Early data from the national…
Sheep Farming Guide for South Africa
Sheep farming remains one of the most practical and profitable agricultural activities in South Africa, especially for farmers looking to enter livestock production with manageable risk and steady returns. The…
Canola Farming Guide for South Africa
Canola farming in South Africa has grown into an important oilseed production opportunity for both commercial and emerging farmers. The crop is mainly grown in the Western Cape, where cool…
Mpumalanga AgriHub Contract Dispute Sparks Governance and Food Security Debate
The Mpumalanga provincial government has defended the awarding of a R128.4-million contract linked to the operation of the Mkhuhlu AgriHub, rejecting claims by the Democratic Alliance that the appointment was…
Limpopo Government Boosts Agriculture Growth at Tafelkop Irrigation Scheme
The visit by the Premier of Phophi Ramathuba to the Tafelkop Farmers Association marked a clear shift from routine oversight to hands on agricultural development planning. She was joined by…
Free State Government Expands Community Outreach with Garden Tools and Seed Distribution
The Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs continues to strengthen its commitment to food security and community development through a focused outreach programme that is already…
Apple Farming Guide for South Africa
Apple farming in South Africa offers strong commercial potential for growers in suitable climates, especially in the Western Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape and Limpopo with cooler conditions.…
Absa AgriTrends Autumn 2026 Sets the Tone for a Resilient and Strategic Future in South African Agriculture
The launch of Absa AgriTrends Autumn 2026 has placed South African agriculture under renewed focus as stakeholders assess the sector’s direction in a rapidly changing global and domestic environment. The…
