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Wind Farm Agri-Revolution: Central Karoo Youth Lead Green Enterprise Movement

The Brandvalley and Rietkloof Wind Farm Community Roots Project has officially transitioned from launch to action across the Central Karoo. Spearheaded by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South...

Inside South Africa’s 2024/25 Maize Crop & Quality Profile

South Africa’s commercial maize crop for the 2024/25 season reached 16,650,000 tons, marking the...

South Africa Seeks Middle East Market Access to Support Foot-and-Mouth Affected Livestock Sector

The South African Department of Agriculture has completed a high-level working visit across Saudi...

How Raw Agronomic Data Becomes Actionable Farm Management

Data-driven decision-making lies at the heart of modern agriculture, yet the sheer volume of...

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

In a major move to address crime across South Africa’s agricultural landscape, AgriCulture South...

Wandile Sihlobo Named AFMA Person of the Year: A Visionary Leader in Agriculture

The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association of South Africa (AFMA) has named Wandile Sihlobo as its 2023/2024 Person of the Year. This award, presented at...

Western Cape Lubricants Versterk Betrokkenheid by die Lipizzaners by NAMPO Kaap 2024

Terwyl die Suid-Afrikaanse Lipizzaners voortgaan om gehore te betower met hul grasieuse optredes, lê daar 'n besondere verhaal agter hul deelname aan NAMPO Kaap...

Boosting South Africa’s Agriculture Through Targeted Solutions

South Africa's economy saw growth in 7 out of 10 sectors in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest GDP report from...

South Africa Faces Potential Potato Shortage: What You Need to Know

Recent headlines have raised concerns about a potential potato shortage in South Africa, with warnings that prices could soar to as much as R200...

Citrus Exports Resume from Flood-Affected Citrusdal

Citrus exports are back on track in Citrusdal, a major citrus-growing area in South Africa's Western Cape Province, after recent floods caused significant disruptions....

Lemon and Orange Exports Face Declines Amidst Severe Weather Challenges

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its export estimates, predicting a 4% decline in lemon shipments for 2024. This adjustment...

Western Cape Applauds New DMA Measures to Prevent FMD Spread

On 27 July 2024  John Steenhuisen, the National Minister of Agriculture, published measures in the State Gazette No 50977 to prevent the spread of...

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...