South Africa: Government Ramps Up FMD Response While Safeguarding Export Markets

South Africa is successfully maintaining key livestock export markets despite the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, says Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. Read more »

South Africa: Call to Vaccinate As 3.5 Million FMD Vaccine Doses Arrive

With the arrival of the first batch of a 3.5 million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Welcomes Easing Food Inflation Amid Fuel Price Concerns

While welcoming the drop in food inflation to its lowest level in 14 months, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has warned that soaring fuel prices are threatening South… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Send Animal Health Experts to Brazil After FMD Strategy Talks

A team of South African animal health experts will later this month travel to Brazil for an intensive knowledge exchange on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), traceability and… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Nominations of Candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a call for nominations of suitable people to be considered for appointment as members of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Allocates R22m for Livestock Drought Relief

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has approved R22 million in risk reduction funding to provide fodder support to livestock farmers affected by ongoing dry grazing… Read more »

South Africa: North West Intensifies FMD Vaccination Drive Across Districts

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reiterated its commitment to working closely with farmers to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and… Read more »

South Africa: Arrival of 100 000 FMD Vaccine Intensifies Wc Response

A shipment of 100 000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine has arrived at Cape Town International Airport, strengthening the Western Cape Government's efforts to contain… Read more »

South Africa: Over 94 000 Cattle Vaccinated Against FMD in Eastern Cape

Over 94 000 cattle in the Eastern Cape have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as part of the ongoing efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease in… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Germany Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation On FMD Control

South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Germany's Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Alois Rainer, have signed a Joint Declaration of… Read more »

South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive Reaches Gauteng Communal Farmers

Government interventions to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have reached communal farmers in Magagula Heights in the East Rand, Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: Turkish FMD Vaccines Arrival Scales Up National Vaccination Drive

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed the arrival of a major consignment of 1.5 million Dollvet Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines at OR Tambo International… Read more »

South Africa: Public Warned Against Consumption of Washed-Up Lobster and Fish

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has warned members of the public that washed-up lobster and fish are not safe for human consumption. Read more »

South Africa: DWS Reaffirms Commitment to Expand Water Access in Rural Areas

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to safe… Read more »

Southern Africa: South Africa to Engage Global Leaders On Agrarian Reform

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a high-level South African delegation to Cartagena, Colombia, for the International Conference on Agrarian… Read more »

South Africa: Aucamp Directs Finalisation of Small-Scale Fishers Appeals

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has noted the concerns of small-scale fishers on the finalisation of appeals concerning decisions issued by… Read more »

South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Signals a Turning Point for SA Agriculture

The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has described the arrival of the first batch of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines as a victory for the country's agricultural… Read more »

South Africa: Four Children Discharged Following Suspected Food Poisoning Incident

Four children who were admitted following a suspected food poisoning incident in the Eastern Cape have been discharged from hospital, the Eastern Cape Department of Health said on… Read more »

South Africa: SA's Proposals Adopted At Cites COP20

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has applauded the South African negotiating team for successfully securing the adoption of three proposals… Read more »

South Africa: New Plant Improvement Act Comes Into Effect

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December… Read more »

South Africa: Department Finalises Over 6 000 Fertiliser and Farm Feed Applications

The Department of Agriculture has moved to correct what it describes as "misleading" public claims made by an agriculture lobby group regarding the status of applications submitted… Read more »

South Africa: Government Announces TAC for Abalone Fishery

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has determined the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season at… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Global Biosecurity

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to global biosecurity, animal health and food security, highlighting the country's proactive measures… Read more »

South Africa: Food Security to Form Part of G20 Agriculture Working Group Deliberations

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa will chair the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Ministerial… Read more »

South Africa: Moves to Revitalise KZN's Beef Industry

With KwaZulu-Natal moving to revitalise its beef industry, MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has welcomed a recent high-level engagement with agricultural sector stakeholders in the… Read more »