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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...

Branding Livestock: A Timeless Defence Against South Africa’s Stock Theft Crisis

Branding livestock has been an essential practice in South Africa and the world for over 6,000 years. Serving as a means of identifying and...

Western Cape Welcomes Botswana’s Lift on Vegetable Import Ban

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer...

Welgemeen Boerdery Triumphs at CFG Awards for Excellence in Fruit Production

Welgemeen Boerdery, situated in the Witzenberg Valley, has earned top honors for overall excellence at the Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) annual awards. The farm’s...

Unexpected Load-Shedding Chaos Disrupts South African Agriculture

South Africa’s agricultural sector is reeling from the sudden return of load-shedding, which escalated to Stage 6 on February 23, 2025, before being reduced...

Integrating Fynbos and Viticulture: Delheim’s Sustainable Approach to Farming

The future of sustainable agriculture lies in striking a balance between farming and ecological preservation. At Delheim Wine Estate, this philosophy has driven their...

South Africa’s Agricultural Evolution: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP) latest report, Agriculture in South Africa in the Democratic Era: 1994-2024, highlights three decades of transformation,...

Santam Agriculture & NWKV Launch 2025 Photo Competition: Capture ‘Wool in Action’ and Win!

Santam Agriculture and the National Wool Growers Association (NWKV) are once again calling on photography enthusiasts, farmers, and creatives to showcase their best wool-related...

Safeguarding South Africa’s Agriculture: The Game-Changing Plant Health Act, 2024

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the signing of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill into law as the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act,...

From Health Crisis to Legacy: The Inspirational Journey of Rio Largo

When faced with a health challenge, many seek solutions in medicine or minor lifestyle adjustments. But for Nick and Brenda Wilkinson, a simple dietary...

Rooibos From SA Farms to Global Wellness Shelves

South Africa’s Rooibos industry is rapidly gaining recognition as a key player in the global health and wellness market. Behind this botanical powerhouse lies...