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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...

Western Cape Boosts Biosecurity to Protect Red Meat Industry from FMD

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape Government’s Beaufort West...

Overview of Minister John Steenhuisen’s Inaugural Budget Speech on Agriculture

John Steenhuisen, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture from the Democratic Alliance, addressed the national assembly on Tuesday, 16 July 2024. His speech outlined...

Severe Storms Disrupt Citrus Exports, Cut Off Citrusdal in Western Cape

In the wake of relentless stormy weather, the Western Cape Province of South Africa faces significant challenges, particularly in its citrus-growing regions. Citrusdal, a...

Exxaro and ARC Partner for Sustainable Solutions in Global Food Production

The global population is anticipated to swell to 9 billion by 2050, necessitating increased production of safe and nutritious food. The unmistakable evidence of...

Inteligro: Voed die boompie terwyl dit jonk is

BJ van der Merwe se verhouding met landbou kom al ’n lang pad, sedert die tyd toe sy oupa buite Caledon geboer het. Na...

Flash Gala Apples Drive Export Profits

Alexander Gibson of Doornkraal Agri, located in the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres, has successfully cultivated the Bigbucks apple variety, known commercially as Flash Gala,...

Shaping the Future at Potatoes SA Congress 2024: “2050 is Now”

The Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Potato Growers' Forum, themed “2050 is Now,” is poised to return on the 16-17 July 2024 at the...

InteliGro: Ons hou jou aartappels dop

Aartappelprodusente voel die toenemende druk op winsgewendheid as gevolg van insetkostes, markvereistes en optimale produksie in terme van kwaliteit en opbrengs. Ons beweeg na...

NAMPO Cape 2024: Overberg Celebrates 30 Years of Agricultural Excellence

The Overberg is putting her best foot forward for NAMPO Cape, which this year will be presented by Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC...

Dean Barnard Gekroon as Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam se Jongboer van die Jaar 2024

Dean Barnard, 'n 40-jarige boer van Oppie Plaas in Waboomskraal naby George, is onlangs as die Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam se Jongboer van die...