November 05, 2023
South Africa: Deputy Minister Judith Tshabalala Calls for Support of Historically Disadvantaged Farmers in the Northern Cape
The Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation Ms Judith Tshabalala has called on the Northern Cape Provincial government and the Dawid Kruiper and Kai! Garib… Read more »
October 28, 2023
South Africa: Minister Thoko Didiza Hosts Information-Sharing Session for the Agricultural Sector On Agoa
Minister of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development Ms Thoko Didiza today, hosted an agricultural sector information-sharing session on the Africa Growth Opportunity Act… Read more »
September 25, 2023
South Africa: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development On Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak
South Africa is currently dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks. Up to 21 September 2023, a total of fifty (50) HPAI H7 outbreaks… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture and Rural Development On Employment of Western Cape EATI Graduates
Report finds that Western Cape EATI graduates are more likely to be employed Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: MEC Nonkqubela Pieters Calls On Emerging Farmers to Graduate to Commercial Farming
MEC Pieters calls on emerging farmers to graduate to commercial farming Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture and Rural Development Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Potatoes SA
Western Cape signs memorandum of understanding with potatoes SA Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Minimum Wage Hike for Farmworkers, Domestic Workers
Good news for farmworkers and domestic workers as Minister Nxesi hikes wages Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Clamps Down On Farmer for Illegal Water Use
Another KZN farmer taken to task for constructing an illegal dam for farming business Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Updates On Western Cape Water Supply System
Update on the use of water from the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS): hydrological year 2022/23 Read more »
October 12, 2022
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses Agri SA Congress 2022, 13 Oct
President Ramaphosa to address Agri SA Congress 2022 Read more »
September 05, 2022
South Africa: Minister Barbara Creecy On Process of Awarding Small-Scale Fishing Rights in Western Cape
The Western Cape High Court has reviewed and set aside the 2016-2019 process of awarding small-scale fishing rights in the Western Cape. Read more »
July 14, 2022
South Africa: Foresty, Fisheries and the Environment On Payment of Benefits From Rooibos to SAN and Khoi Communities a Milestone for Industrywide Collaboration
Payment of benefits from rooibos to San and Khoi communities a milestone for industrywide collaboration Read more »
June 15, 2022
South Africa: Employment and Labour Agriculture Hosts Seminar On Compliance With Labour Laws, 24 Jun
Department of Employment and Labour Agriculture sector seminar to discuss compliance with labour laws Read more »
June 12, 2022
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture On Q1 2022 GDP and Job Numbers
Recent Q1 2022 GDP and job numbers confirm that Western Cape Agriculture is pushing forward Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Promotes Sustainable Resource Use and Management
Western Cape Agriculture promotes sustainable resource use and management Read more »
May 30, 2022
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Launches Africa Agriculture Strategy
On Friday, 27 May 2022, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture launched its Africa Agricultural Strategy for the Western Cape. Read more »
May 17, 2022
South Africa: North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Launches Muni-MEC Forum
"One District, One plan and One Budget" in action as Agriculture Department launches MUNI-MEC forum Read more »
May 12, 2022
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Announces Winners of Food Garden Competition
On Monday, 9 May 2022, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer announced the Food Garden Competition winners in the Overberg District. Read more »
May 05, 2022
South Africa: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Welcomes Proclamation of 12 May As Annual International Day of Plant Health
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) welcomes the announcement by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly that it has (on the 29 March 2022)… Read more »