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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...

Importance of Including ‘Karoo Lamb’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) in SA

South Africa is a land of diverse landscapes and cultures, and its culinary heritage is no exception. Among the many delicacies that grace the...

Food waste and loss is everyone’s responsibility

South Africa grapples with a staggering food waste problem, with farmers, retailers, and consumers discarding over 10 million tons of food annually. This issue is...

Western Cape Farming Resilience Shines Amid Floods

The Western Cape, a vital hub for South Africa's agricultural production, recently faced heavy flooding, raising concerns about crop and infrastructure damage. Preliminary views on...

Western Cape Urges Vigilance to Safeguard Poultry Industry from Avian Influenza Threat

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces, Western Cape poultry...

South African Grape Exports Set for a Record-Breaking 2023/2024 Season

On September 29, 2023 the South African table grape industry anticipated that the volume of grapes they plan to export in the 2023/2024 season...

Challenges Impacting SA’s Poultry Industry: Insights for All Stakeholders

In the heart of South Africa's poultry industry, a dynamic landscape is witnessing a confluence of challenges with far-reaching implications. Astral Foods Limited, a...