South Africa: Daff Honours Women in Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has honoured top women entrepreneurs in agriculture at the 20th Female Entrepreneur Awards (DAFF FEA). Read more »

South Africa: SA's Meat Value Chain Can Create Employment

The red meat value chain has potential to unlock employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina. Read more »

South Africa: Brits Farmers, Retailers Slapped With Labour Penalties

Farmers, retailers and operators in the hospitality sector in Brits, North West, have been slapped with labour penalties following a two-day blitz inspection by the Employment and… Read more »

South Africa: Support for Farmers Affected By Drought

Deputy President David Mabuza says government has offered support to farmers who were affected by drought in the Free State, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Apply for Agricultural Funding in North West

Commercial farmers, entrepreneurs and previously disadvantaged individuals, among others, living in the North West have been encouraged to apply for funding for agricultural… Read more »

South Africa: Revised Guidelines for Aquaculture Programme

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has approved the revised guidelines of the Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP). Read more »

South Africa: African Swine Fever Outbreaks Identified

Two more African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks have been identified in Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces, following an ASF outbreak reported in the North West province at the… Read more »

South Africa: No New Foot and Mouth Disease Cases Detected in Ten Weeks

There have been no new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) detected in the disease management area declared in Limpopo in the last 10 weeks, the Department of Agriculture,… Read more »

South Africa: SA Makes Its Mark in Fisheries Economy

South Africa is no longer a spectator country in the business of the ocean and fisheries economy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana said on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Zokwana to Launch Small-Scale Fisheries Sector in KZN

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Senzeni Zokwana will on Tuesday launch the Small-Scale Fisheries Sector in KwaZulu-Natal which will see a total of 2 184 fishers in… Read more »

South Africa: Agriculture Continues to Create Jobs Despite Tough Three Years

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille says drought recovery has started with provincial agriculture and agri-processing sectors adding a combined 35 000 jobs between the 3rd and 4th… Read more »

South Africa: Local Companies Showcase Organic Products in Germany

South African companies will this morning show off their wares at the International Trade Fair for Organic Products as part of government efforts to increase South African exports. Read more »

South Africa: Fair Deal for Interim Relief Fishers

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana has granted interim relief fishers access to a portion of 140 tons of West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) offshore… Read more »

Africa: Banks Urged to Plough Into Africa's Agribusiness

African banks, insurance institutions and investors have been challenged to relax their stringent requirements for the funding of emerging agribusiness ventures on the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Department Collates Farmer Register

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Minister Senzeni Zokwana together with Statistics South Africa will on Tuesday brief the media on the establishment of the… Read more »

South Africa: R46 Million for North West Farmers

The North West Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development has set aside R46 million to support smallholder farmers as planting season gets underway. Read more »

South Africa: Department Working to Control Avian Flu Outbreak

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has been working closely with several role players to control the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the… Read more »

South Africa: Government Exploring Solutions to Avian Influenza Outbreak

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the department is engaging the poultry industry to find ways to tackle the avian influenza outbreak. Read more »

South Africa: Agrisa Teams Up With Police to Fight Crime

The Ministry of Police and AgriSA will work together to develop a plan of action to create safety in farming communities. Read more »