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March 14
Southern Africa: South Africa Demands Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has reiterated South Africa's unequivocal call for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, calling upon the international… Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Gauteng Has Enough Food for the Needy - MEC Hlophe
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has assured residents that there's enough food for the needy in the province. Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Nguni Cattle Handover Boosts Commercialisation Efforts
Farmers in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the handover of 17 Nguni cattle bulls as part of the Livestock Production Improvement Scheme (LPIS). Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Reduce Food Waste This Christmas
With the holiday season often being a time of abundance and indulgence, the City of Cape Town has urged residents to join in the effort to reduce food waste during the upcoming… Read more »
November 16, 2023
South Africa: No Need for Panic Buying of Eggs, Says Minister
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has assured that the avian influenza outbreak is under control, with 70% of farms not infected by the disease… Read more »
November 15, 2023
South Africa: 62 Small-Scale Fishing Co-Operatives Get Fishing Rights in Western Cape
Government has allocated 15-year fishing rights to 62 small-scale fishing cooperatives, with a total membership of 3 850 declared fishers, in the Western Cape. Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Majority of Independent Poultry, Egg Producers Unaffected By Bird Flu
Cabinet has noted that the majority of independent poultry and egg producers have not been affected by avian flu as several South African farmers work around the clock to curb the… Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Urged to Implement Risk-Reduction Measures
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for daily extreme weather warnings and implement risk-reduction measures. Read more »
October 04, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Issues Hake Deep-Sea Trawl Sector Appeal Decisions
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has issued her appeal decisions related to the Hake Deep-Sea Trawl Sector, in terms of the Fishing Rights… Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Govt Considers Vaccination to Contain the Spread of Avian Influenza
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is looking at the possibility of a vaccination to contain the spread and impact of avian influenza. Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Measures in Place to Manage Spread of Bird Flu - Cabinet
Cabinet has assured South Africans that control measures to manage the spread of the Bird Flu outbreaks are in place and farmers are encouraged to observe prescribed biosecurity… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Over 50 Avian Influenza Cases Confirmed in South Africa
South Africa is dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks, with more than 50 cases confirmed in various parts of the country, according… Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Food Inflation Remains High - EFPM Report
The latest edition of the Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) report, released by the Competition Commission on Wednesday, details how inflation has come down, but food… Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: Market Boost for or Tambo Sheep Farmers
Her love for agriculture and interest in producing food for her late husband and seven children inspired Nowandile Mbana from Mafini village, outside Libode in the Eastern Cape, to… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Winter Crop Farmers Advised to Wait for Sufficient Moisture Before Planting
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has advised winter crop farmers in winter rainfall areas to wait for sufficient moisture before planting… Read more »
April 14, 2023
South Africa: W Cape Signs Agreement to Grow Potato Industry
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), together with Potatoes SA, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which commits both parties to grow… Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Minister Finalises Appeals in Relation to Fishing Rights
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has honoured her commitment to finalise appeals in the traditional linefish sectors by the end of the month. Read more »
January 31, 2023
South Africa: SABS Urges Vigilance in Food Purchases
With load shedding, water restrictions and the warm weather, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is encouraging consumers to be more vigilant when making food purchases by… Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and ensure perpetrators are brought to book. Read more »
October 12, 2022
South Africa: KZN Premier Unveils Programme to Enhance Agricultural Production
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has unveiled the Multi-Planting Season Programme, which aims to provide necessary assistance to underprivileged farmers and ensure that… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Agri SA Congress 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday address the Agri SA Congress 2022 at the Maslow Time Square Hotel in Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: Young Entrepreneurs Must Take Advantage of Agriculture Value Chain
Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says youth entrepreneurs must take advantage of the entire agriculture value chain, including agro-processing. Read more »
September 07, 2022
South Africa: Brics Urged to Work Collectively in Global Food, Fuel Crisis
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has emphasised the need for a collective solution from the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) bloc… Read more »
June 28, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Africa to Focus On Food Security
President Cyril Ramaphosa says food, fertiliser and grain shortages caused by the conflict between Ukraine and Russia must motivate Africa to "wake up" and take food security into… Read more »
June 07, 2022
South Africa: SA Commemorates World Food Safety Day
South Africa today joined the rest of the global community to commemorate World Food Safety Day. Read more »
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