In an economic climate where profitability is under immense pressure, "business as usual" is no longer an option for the South African producer. The 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from May 12–15 outside Bothaville, aims to make the concept of "Smart Farming" both...

The South African wine industry enters the second quarter...

‘n Handgemaakte burrata van Puglia Cheese in Somerset-Wes is...

In ’n ekonomiese klimaat waar winsgewendheid onder swaar druk...

South Africa’s efforts to contain and manage Foot and...

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD) on 10 April 2026, the industry has been handed a historic opportunity—and a very tight deadline. With only seven (7)  calendar days permitted for public comment, the window to influence this framework closes this Friday, 17 April 2026. For a sector that has been hamstrung by reactive containment and export bans, this draft scheme represents more than just a policy update; it is a decisive "leap forward" in biosecurity. However, its success depends entirely on the "partnership" model the Minister has proposed. From Reactive Crisis...