February 07
South Africa: Agricultural Sector Urged to Protect Livestock From Extreme Heat
Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid… 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 »
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 »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Narysec Application Deadline Extended
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has encouraged young people in rural areas, who want to participate in the National Rural Youth Service… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Infrastructure Damage Estimated at R1 billion
Following the recent severe floods, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) on Thursday released an updated assessment of the estimated financial cost of the damage. 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 »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Revived Farm Scoops Presidential Award
When a State-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to… Read more »
South Africa: Farmer Finds Treasure in Sunflowers
With government support having helped to propel his farming venture, a Limpopo farmer is now using his knowledge to inspire young people to pursue successful careers in farming. Read more »
May 17, 2023
South Africa: Cannabis, Indigenous Plants Project in Ilembe a Boon for Communities
A groundbreaking initiative is set to grow the agricultural sector in the iLembe District Municipality, according to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni. 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 »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Parliament Passes Agricultural Amendment Bill
The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill and the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill during its hybrid plenary on Tuesday. 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 »
May 13, 2022
South Africa: New Agriculture Agro-Processing Masterplan to Transform the Sector
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has told a mini-plenary of the National Assembly that the department has signed a landmark Agriculture… Read more »