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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...

Boosting Dairy Profits through Science at Outeniqua Research Farm

Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which...

InteliGro announces the integration of a seed division

Seed is the cornerstone of agriculture. Without it, no human or animal can eat. InteliGro recently announced the further strengthening of its value proposition through...

Tru-Cape Producers in Western Cape Evaluate Storm’s Impact on Apple Harvest

In the orchards of Ceres and the EGVV area, situated within the heart of South Africa's fruit belt, Tru-Cape's pome (apple and pear) producers...

Navigating Uncertainty: The Western Cape’s Winter Crop Outlook

As the Western Cape approaches a pivotal moment for its winter crop season, farmers and stakeholders are navigating a landscape marked by climatic unpredictability...

Nampo: Landbou in a Digitale Era

Die 56ste jaarlikse NAMPO Oesdag wat van 14 - 17 Mei 2024 by Nampopark buite Bothaville in die Vrystaat plaasvind, fokus hierdie jaar op...

Western Cape Invests Over R1 Billion for the Safety of Farmers and Farm Workers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has done much over the past four years to protect and create a safer agricultural environment and farming...

Join the Mobi-kraal Revolution Secure Livestock, Save Predators, and Compete for R50,000

The Cape Leopard Trust has unveiled an enticing opportunity for innovators in the agricultural and conservation fields with its latest initiative, the ‘Mobi-kraal’ project....

Embrace Science for SA Agri Growth

For South Africa’s agriculture to thrive globally, it must stay updated with the latest in seed breeding and agrochemicals. These elements often go unnoticed...

Western Cape Agriculture’s 3rd Flyover Report Reveals Key Insights

On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer received the final report of the third iteration of the...

Sappi Achieves Feed Safety Milestone for Lignin-Based Animal Feed Additive

Sappi Southern Africa has achieved GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance (FSA) 2020 certification for Pelletin, one of its lignin-based products used as an additive in...