Strengthening Livestock Controls at Karoo-Ochse Auction to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Efforts to safeguard South Africa’s agricultural sector continue to intensify as authorities focus on stricter enforcement of livestock movement regulations. On 28 April, Department of Agriculture provincial veterinary services officials…
Emerging Farmers Trained in Veld Fire Fighting Skills to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness in Moses Kotane
The Department, through the Directorate of Sustainable Resource Use Management under the Subdirectorate of Disaster Risk Reduction, is currently running a targeted training programme to equip emerging farmers with essential…
How to Start a Meat Processing Business in South Africa
Starting a meat processing business in South Africa offers strong opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to enter the agricultural value chain and food production industry. Demand for processed meat products…
Smallholder Farmer Support Schemes in South Africa
Smallholder farmer support schemes in South Africa play a central role in strengthening rural economies and improving national food security. These programmes are designed to assist emerging and subsistence farmers…
Mathuba Farming Academy Launch in Vhembe Marks Major Step for Agricultural Skills and Youth Empowerment
The official launch of the Mathuba Farming Academy in Vhembe has been described as a significant milestone for agricultural development and skills training in South Africa. MEC Nakedi Kekana led…
NAMPO 2026: farmers turn innovation into long-term resilience
South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short‑term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision‑making. This shift reflects a broader evolution across the sector,…
KwaZulu-Natal Strengthens Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response with New Staff and Fleet Deployment
The fight against the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal is entering a more advanced and coordinated phase as the provincial government expands both its workforce and operational capacity. The Department…
Mpumalanga Advances Agricultural and Economic Reform Through Strategic Farm and Land Management Discussions
On 28 April 2026, a high-level meeting was held at the Mpumalanga International Food Market Boardroom in Mbombela, bringing together key stakeholders under the leadership of the MEC for Economic…
Climate Change Adaptation for Farmers in South Africa
Climate change is reshaping farming conditions across South Africa and forcing farmers to rethink how they produce food. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and sudden floods are now part…
Springbokpan Silos Phase 2 Completion Marks Major Boost for North West Agriculture
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of Phase 2 of the Springbokpan Silos project. On 30 April, the…
South Africa’s Apple Industry Reaches New Heights with Landmark Zero-Tariff Export to China
South Africa’s agricultural sector marked a significant breakthrough on 1 May 2026, as the first shipment of premium apples entered China under a newly implemented zero-tariff agreement. This milestone signals…
South Africa and Brazil Strengthen Agricultural Ties Through New Biosecurity Agreement
South Africa has taken a strategic step to strengthen its agricultural sector through a new agreement with Brazil. Minister John Steenhuisen and Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, André Carlos…
