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Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and its Board have unanimously approved a proposal by Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp to...

Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals,...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and what happens on the farm...

NAMPO 2025 Day 1: A Beacon of Agricultural Resilience

On May 13, 2025, NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, the 57th edition of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural exhibitions, launched with fervour at...

FNB Drives Climate-Smart Farming in SA

Agricultural systems have a central role to play in food security, rural development, and the sustainable management of natural resources. As South Africa assumes...

China Suspends South African Meat Imports Over FMD Outbreaks

China has suspended imports of South African products derived from cloven-hoofed animals, including beef, due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. Announced on 8...

Fuel Price Drop: A Vital Lift for South African Agriculture

On 7 May 2025, South Africa’s fuel prices dropped significantly, offering critical relief to the agricultural sector during the fuel-intensive harvest of grains, oilseeds,...

Orange River Flooding Threatens Northern Cape Agriculture

The Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape is experiencing significant flooding due to substantial releases from the Vaal, Bloemhof, Gariep, and Vanderkloof dams....

Western Cape Renews Key Agriculture Partnerships to Boost Farmer Support and Sector Growth

The  Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. This...

De Rustica Wins Big at EVOOLEUM 2025

South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) continue to match up to the international industry giants and to score highly in international competitions. SA...

Aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek brei landwyd uit

’n Langtermyn aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek in die Sandveld het oor agt jaar soveel sukses getoon dat dit nou na die noorde van Suid-Afrika uitgebrei word. Aartappelmot (Phthorimaea...

Fruit South Africa Announces Major Leadership Changes to Strengthen Industry Vision

Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has announced significant leadership changes within its Board of Directors, effective 1 April 2025. These appointments signal a new...

From Wijnappels to World Markets: Celebrating 363 Years of South Africa’s Apple Industry

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662,...