South Africa: Probe On Excessive Prices of Garlic, Ginger

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of price gouging relating to garlic and ginger. Read more »

South Africa: Farm Owners Urged to Ensure Safe Transport for Workers

Employers in the agricultural sector have been urged to make the safe transportation of workers their top priority. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Mourns the Passing of Professor Mohammad Karaan

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says she is greatly saddened to learn about Professor Mohammad Karaan's passing. Read more »

South Africa: Sugar Master Plan Hits the Sweet Spot

Small and large scale farmers in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, have welcomed the recently signed Sugar Industry Master Plan. Read more »

South Africa: No Funds Kept to Thank Farmers, Says Department

Claims that government has set aside relief funds to thank farmworkers for working during lockdown are false and should not be entertained, the Limpopo Department of Employment and… Read more »

South Africa: Funds Allocated for EC Drought Relief

The Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R230 million to Amatola Water for a period of three years to assist the Eastern Cape to mitigate the effects of drought. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Agriculture Minister Condemns 'Cruel and Barbaric' Farm Attacks

Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform Deputy Minister, Mcebisi Skwatsha, has condemned the spate of farm attacks, describing them as cruel and barbaric. Read more »

South Africa: Extended Covid-19 Relief for Small-Scale Farmers

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, has extended the validity period of the COVID-19 Disaster Agricultural Support Fund Voucher. Read more »

Africa: SA to Participate in AU Meeting On Agriculture

South Africa will today participate in the Joint Virtual Meeting of African Ministers Responsible for Agriculture, Trade and Finance. Read more »

South Africa: Government Hopeful to Issue 15-Year Rights to Small-Scale Fishers

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Barbara Creecy, says she is hopeful that the department will issue 15-year fishing rights to small-scale fishers in the Western Cape. Read more »

South Africa: R14.4 Billion Allocated to Agriculture, Rural Development

An amount of R14.4 billion has been allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) for the 2020/2021 financial year. Read more »

South Africa: Didiza Outlines Plan to Support Agriculture

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says the commitments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa for the department will proceed as planned during this… Read more »

South Africa: Didiza 'Not On Social Media', Denounces Fake Accounts

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has warned the public about a number of fake social media accounts purported to be hers. Read more »

South Africa: Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Makes Progress

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says good progress, has been made in the investigation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Limpopo's… Read more »

South Africa: Food Parcels to Be Distributed to Small-Scale, Interim Relief Fishers

Distressed Small-scale and interim relief fishers across the country will receive some reprieve as the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Department in partnership with FishSA,… Read more »

South Africa: SA's Citrus Shipment Departs to China, Japan

South Africa's fifth break-bulk vessel shipment of citrus is planned to depart to China and Japan during the course of the day, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more »

South Africa: SA Participates At G20 Virtual Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza today participated in the G20 virtual meeting of Ministers of Agriculture. Read more »

South Africa: Agriculture Dept Opens Up to Help Small-Scale Farmers

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will from Wednesday, 8 April, accept applications from distressed small-scale farmers, who need financial relief… Read more »

South Africa: Fisheries Allowed to Catch Snoek

Fishers in the Northern Cape and Western Cape have been allowed to travel within and across the province to catch snoek, Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy… Read more »

South Africa: Department Lifts Livestock Auction Ban

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza says after clinical assessments were conducted on the foot and mouth disease outbreak, a decision has been… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Foot and Mouth Disease Under Control

The outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Limpopo is under control and the ban on gatherings of cloven hoofed animals remains in place, Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural… Read more »

South Africa: FMD Confirmed in 11 Commercial Properties

Eleven commercial properties with an estimated 14 000 cattle have been found to be infected with Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) since the outbreak was first discovered in Molemole… Read more »

South Africa: Poultry Sector Master Plan Signed

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has welcomed the signing of the Poultry Sector Master Plan. Read more »

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 »