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LDARD MEC Leads Back-to-School Agricultural Crusade at Merensky Agricultural Academy

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Ms Nakedi Kekana,

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Government Grants and Funding for New Farmers in South Africa – Updated 2025

New farmers in South Africa face many start‑up costs, from land preparation

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Boran Cows Form the Backbone of Successful Crossbreeding Programmes in the Northern Cape

BJ and Johan Visser of Vaalkamdor Boran Stud in the Hopetown, Douglas,

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SA Canegrowers Warns Sugar Tax Threatens Local Industry Amid Surge in Imports

South Africa’s sugar industry is under mounting pressure as imported sugar floods

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Tiger Heart Calf Deaths Surge as FMD Outbreaks Deepen Crisis for South African Farmers

South African livestock producers are reporting a sharp increase in sudden calf

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Sustainable Feed Alternatives for Cattle During Drought

Drought conditions pose a serious challenge for cattle farmers, reducing pasture availability

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Managing Fusarium Wilt TR4 Threat to the Cavendish Banana Industry

Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) poses a serious threat to the

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Growing Avocados in Limpopo: A Complete Guide from Planting to Export

Limpopo is one of South Africa’s prime regions for avocado production, thanks

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How to Build a Keyhole Garden for High-Yield Vegetable Production

A keyhole garden is a practical method for growing vegetables in limited

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South Africa’s Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Enters Critical Phase

South Africa’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has reached a pivotal stage

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Wayne Porter on the Legacy and Impact of Brahman Cattle in South Africa

Brahman cattle have earned a reputation as one of South Africa’s most

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Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Engages Red Meat Industry on Foot and Mouth Disease Control

Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC, Ms Nonceba Kontsiwe, recently convened a strategic meeting

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