Agriculture
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Early start sets the tone for a promising apple and pear season
AGRICULTURAL NEWS - The first apples and...
Breakthrough in fight against Foot and Mouth Disease
AGRICULTURE NEWS - South Africa s fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has received a boost with the first batch of locally produced vaccines in over 20 years set to reach farmers soon.
Lack of vaccines fuels foot-and-mouth disease spread beyond SA
AGRICULTURE NEWS - SA s foot-and-mouth disease has spread like wildfire, with suspected cases now reported in neighbouring countries while farmers wait for vaccines. The National Council of Societies
Serious risks posed by unregulated vaccine use
AGRICULTURE NEWS - The national Foot and Mouth Disease Response Plan - the first comprehensive roadmap to decisively address FMD in South Africa in 30 years - has been developed by a Ministerial
Foot-and-Mouth Disease poses major threat as Southern Cape farmers step up biosecurity
AGRICULTURE NEWS - The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains one of the most serious threats facing South African agriculture and the broader economy. Industry leaders argue that the
Steenhuisen announces establishment of new South African Veterinary Council
AGRICULTURE NEWS - Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the establishment of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), saying its composition brings together a broad and diverse
Steenhuisen appoints industry council to strengthen FMD response
AGRICULTURE NEWS - Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has formally appointed the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) Industry Coordination Council to support the implementation of South Africa s
Donderstorms krities vir 2026 saadoeste
OUDTSHOORN NUUS - Alhoewel saadboere, wat...
Foot-and-mouth disease: Cattle vaccine plan is ‘crisis, not disease control’
AGRICULTURE NEWS - Farmers are sceptical of Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen s plan of action for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) status in South Africa. Combatting FMD was a monumental
Agro-processing: Where SA’s growth potential meets a new workforce reality
AGRICULTURE NEWS - South Africa s agro-processing sector is gaining renewed national attention – and for good reason. It contributed an estimated 2.7% to GDP in 2023, employed more than
Plan to rid SA of foot and mouth disease to be phased over 10 years, says Steenhuisen
AGRICULTURE NEWS - The fight against foot and mouth disease (FMD) in South Africa is likely to last for another 10 years, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has stated. The minister held
Bek-en-klou is n groter krisis as wat Suid-Afrika besef
LANDBOU NUUS - OPINIE - Bek-en-klouseer moet as n nasionale ramp verklaar word. Om die veebedryf te red, moet regulasies gewysig word om druk van die staat, wat klaaglik in sy funksies gefaal
Boorgate in Kannaland herstel
KANNALAND NUUS - Die...
Somerreën nou uiters kritiek vir landbou
OUDTSHOORN NUUS - Met reënval wat die...
Bek-en klouseer: Wes-Kaap stabiel - slagproses kan begin
LANDBOU NUUS - Die beheerde slag van beeste...
Droogte knyp George se boere
LANDBOU NUUS - Die droogte in George en...
Regenerative farming training boosts Pacaltsdorp
GEORGE NEWS - Through the Nedbank Proud of...
Klein-Karoo-groep toon gesonde groei
OUDTSHOORN NUUS - “Ons is by die...
Mixed response to national FMD vaccinations
AGRICULTURAL NEWS - Agri Western Cape's...
Maf Roda and Maintech launch Maftech joint venture in Western Cape
AGRICULTURE NEWS - Maf Roda Agrobotic, a...