The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth...
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has tabled a combined budget of over R1.7 billion for the 2026/27...
The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has reached a new level of intensity with the arrival of 8,000 additional vaccine doses....
While millions of vaccine doses from Argentina and Turkey are currently providing the "ammunition" to halt the immediate spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), a...
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed that the agricultural sector was a primary engine of the South African economy in 2025. According to...
South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry is navigating an era of rapid change. From tightening export requirements and escalating biosecurity threats to water constraints, climate...
The arrival of the first major consignment of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines on 21 February 2026 marks a significant acceleration in South Africa’s national...
The Western Cape agricultural sector is on high alert following official confirmation that Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been detected at a dairy farm near...
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has emphasized that South Africa’s path to regaining its FMD-free status requires the total integration of the wildlife sector...
The Western Cape’s battle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) reached a critical turning point this week. Following a pivotal Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, 4 February...
South Africa’s agricultural sector delivered a resilient but uneven performance in 2025, supported by strong export growth, generally favourable weather conditions, and a rebound...
In a landmark update on 14 January, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen signalled a turning point in South Africa's fight against Foot and Mouth...
Whether it’s a formal roast in the oven, a traditional "Seven Colours" feast, or a relaxed family gathering, South Africans sit down for Christmas...