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Minister Steenhuisen Appoints New Veterinary Council to Guard National Standards

In the latest move of a high-speed month for agricultural reform, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen officially constituted the new South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) on 26 January 2026....

SA Uitvoerders: Hoe Samewerking Ons Landbou Internasionaal Versterk

Vir die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaanse boer voel die wetgewing van die Mededingingskommissie dikwels ver verwyder...

From Vision to Validation: A Fortnight That Redefined South Africa’s FMD Fight

The last 14 days have marked the most significant shift in South Africa’s animal...

SA Wine Industry Enters 2026 With Clear Priorities and a Focus on Execution

After a challenging 2025 marked by tariff pressures, logistics constraints, climate risks and softer...

Record Pace, Rising Pressure: A Mid-Season Review of the 2026 Table Grape Harvest

As the South African table grape industry moves past the midpoint of the 2026...

AVCO Foods launches Project White Gold – The first cassava value chain in SA

AVCO Foods, co-founded by Zin Mabaso and Markus Fröhlich, announces the launch of Project White Gold, a groundbreaking initiative that establishes a sustainable cassava...

Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming Wins Top Honors at 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

On 4 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. The Western...

Latest Wheat Crop Estimates Reveal Significant Growth

The latest data from the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) reveals a significant increase in the expected production of wheat. The forecast now stands at...

Importance of Including ‘Karoo Lamb’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) in SA

South Africa is a land of diverse landscapes and cultures, and its culinary heritage is no exception. Among the many delicacies that grace the...

Food waste and loss is everyone’s responsibility

South Africa grapples with a staggering food waste problem, with farmers, retailers, and consumers discarding over 10 million tons of food annually. This issue is...

Western Cape Farming Resilience Shines Amid Floods

The Western Cape, a vital hub for South Africa's agricultural production, recently faced heavy flooding, raising concerns about crop and infrastructure damage. Preliminary views on...

Western Cape Urges Vigilance to Safeguard Poultry Industry from Avian Influenza Threat

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces, Western Cape poultry...

South African Grape Exports Set for a Record-Breaking 2023/2024 Season

On September 29, 2023 the South African table grape industry anticipated that the volume of grapes they plan to export in the 2023/2024 season...

Challenges Impacting SA’s Poultry Industry: Insights for All Stakeholders

In the heart of South Africa's poultry industry, a dynamic landscape is witnessing a confluence of challenges with far-reaching implications. Astral Foods Limited, a...