Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

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 Budget 2026: R1.7 Billion to Bolster Agri-Resilience

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...

Western Cape Surpasses 121,000 FMD Vaccinations as New Doses Arrive

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....

Beyond the Squeeze: Grain SA Unveils High-Tech Roadmap to Save Farm Profits

With fertilizer costs hitting 50% of budgets and a looming R4.40/L diesel hike, the 2026 Grain SA Congress highlights a widening gap that threatens...

SA-Germany FMD Pact: mRNA Technology – the Future of South African Biosecurity

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...

Agriculture Rebounds with 17.4% Growth: A Story of “Two Agricultures” in 2025

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed that the agricultural sector was a primary engine of the South African economy in 2025. According to...

Growing Forward in a Changing World: Hortgro Technical Symposium 2026

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...

Arrival of FMD Vaccines Accelerates National Fight Against Disease

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...

FMD Confirmed in Mossel Bay: 10km Quarantine and Ring-Vaccination Underway

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...

Steenhuisen Bridges Wildlife Gap to Safeguard R80bn Livestock Sector

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...

Western Cape Agriculture Rallies as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Multiply

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...

Farming adapts as climate volatility reshapes the 2026 outlook

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...

Steenhuisen’s 10-Year Vision for an Foot and Mouth Disease-Free Future

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...

High Price of Celebration: Why This Year’s Christmas Lunch is Costing a Fortune

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...

Swartland at 40: From Bulk Wines to World-Class Brilliance in South Africa’s Olive & Wine Heartland

Interceptor Africa: Safety Footwear Built on Decades of Expertise

April 2026 Agri News: SA Agriculture Carves a New Path

SA Secures New Export Frontier: First Table Grape Shipment Reaches Philippines

SA Olive Appoints Chef Ambassador to Support Consumer Awareness of Local EVOO