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South Africa’s Inspection Services Launch Critical Operation Against Fake Honey

The promise made in November has become the crucial enforcement action of December. South Africa's Department of Agriculture has moved swiftly from strategy to...

Top Suiwelboere Vereer by 2025 LNR Nasionale Meester-suiwelboer-toekennings

Die Landbou Navorsingsraad (LNR) het die wenners van die 2025 Nasionale Meester-suiwelboer-toekennings op Donderdag 13 November by Lanzerac-wynlandgoed op Stellenbosch aangekondig. Hierdie gesogte kompetisie, 'n...

Minister Steenhuisen Announces Comprehensive Plan to Boost Local Honey, Combat Imports, and Protect Bees

The humble honeybee, deemed the "farmer of the sky" by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, is officially valued at a staggering R10 billion annually...

Foot and Mouth Disease: Minister Steenhuisen Updates the Nation

On 1 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced important progress in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). He confirmed that...

Western Cape Commits to Tripling Export Growth by 2035 at West Coast Seminar

The Western Cape Government today reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led economic growth at the West Coast Export Seminar held in Lutzville, Matzikama. The...

Crucial FMD Indaba to Chart Path Forward for South Africa’s Livestock Sector

As South Africa continues to battle a relentless wave of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, the agricultural sector is holding its breath for...

Pathways to Success for Agricultural Youth

South Africa’s agricultural future hinges on empowering its young agri-preneurs, and various initiatives are actively opening doors through essential training, skills development, mentorship, and...

South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis: A Persistent Challenge

South Africa is currently grappling with a persistent and escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis, with the latest outbreak confirmed in the Free...

South Africa Lifts FMD Restrictions in Key Provinces as Vaccination Drive Expands

The South African Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced a major breakthrough in the campaign to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), highlighting intensified efforts...

China Suspends South African Meat Imports Over FMD Outbreaks

China has suspended imports of South African products derived from cloven-hoofed animals, including beef, due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. Announced on 8...

Clarity Secured on U.S. Tariff Treatment for South African Exports Post-July 2025

South Africa Wine has received official confirmation regarding the treatment of South African goods exported to the United States following the expiration of the...

Honeybush Innovation Brings Growth to Garden Route Farmers

In the misty mountains and rolling fields of the Garden Route, a new chapter is unfolding for small-scale honeybush farmers and wild harvesters. A...

South African Table Grapes Get Green Light for Philippines

South Africa’s agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone with the approval to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines. This breakthrough follows nearly...

South Africa at BRICS Summit: Expanding Agricultural Exports Amid Geopolitical Challenges

South Africa's agricultural sector is heavily export-driven, with international trade playing a key role in its growth over the past 30 years. However, rising...

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