How Climate Change Is Increasing Disease Risk in South African Livestock
Climate change is creating new challenges for livestock farming in South Africa,…
National and Free State Agriculture Departments Host Workshop on Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act
The National Department of Agriculture, together with the Free State Department of…
Integrated Farming Systems: Combining Crops, Livestock and Agroforestry on 50–100 Hectares
Integrated farming systems (IFS) combine crop production, livestock rearing, and agroforestry to…
Sizo Tshabalala Reveals How Start-Up Farmers Can Access Funding and Grow Their Businesses
Entrepreneurs starting agricultural businesses often face one major hurdle: accessing funding. Many…
Land Care Awareness Workshop Strengthens Sustainable Agriculture in Delmas
Farmers from both livestock and crop sectors gathered at Simon Gondwe Sport…
National Disaster Declared Over Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa
South Africa has officially classified the ongoing foot and mouth disease outbreak…
How Livestock Auctions Work in South Africa
Livestock auctions are a central part of South Africa’s agricultural economy, providing…
Free State Department of Agriculture & Rural Dev Warns of Rise in Unreported Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases
The Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported fifty-three…
Eskom Employee Arrested for Alleged Involvement in 3 Farmers / Eskom Electricity Theft Case
An employee of Eskom has been arrested for alleged involvement in a…
Cost-Effective Feed Planning for Small-Scale Farmers
Effective feed planning is essential for small-scale farmers seeking to reduce costs…
Free State Department of Agriculture Hosts Livestock Farmers’ Information Session in Fauresmith
On 13 February 2026, the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Encourages Youth to Build Careers in Agriculture
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs…