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Progress in combating foot-and-mouth disease in KZN
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reports progress in managing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with over 500,000 cattle vaccinated and ongoing awareness campaigns for livestock farmers.
Women on Farms Project calls for urgent ban on cyanamide pesticide
Women on Farms Project urges an immediate ban on cyanamide, a highly hazardous pesticide still used in South Africa despite its EU prohibition, citing serious health risks for farm workers.
Rietkloof and Brandvalley wind farms power ahead
Featuring 32 Vestas V150-4. 5MW wind turbines each, the projects boast a combined nameplate capacity of 288MW (144MW at each site). Rietkloof Wind Farm is anticipated to generate approximately 585GWh of energy per year, with Brandvalley’s expected energy generation set to be approximately 595GWh. This is sufficient to meet the annual energy needs of roughly 367,000
Revitalising South Africa’s seed systems: a call for inclusive reform
South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a crossroads. Whilst the country boasts one of the most industrialised seed industries on the continent, it remains inaccessible to a significant portion of smallholder farmers. A recent policy gap analysis by the Agricultural Research Council and the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network reveals alarming disparities in South Africa’s seed systems.
Solidarity Movement goes to Europe to pressure SA government over Expropriation Act
The Solidarity Movement, allied with AfriForum, embarks on a month-long European campaign, urging G20 nations to pressure the South African government to reconsider the Expropriation Act.
How Social Grants shape lives in Mamelodi and De Doorns
Nearly half of South Africa's population depends on social grants, yet many families face dire challenges in meeting their basic needs amid worsening economic conditions.
NSPCA culls over 4,000 chickens after they were starved and started eating each other
After receiving a harrowing tip-off, the NSPCA was compelled to cull thousands of chickens left starving on a farm.
Four Namibian nationals arrested after Melkbosstrand house robbery
The four men are set to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, August 22, to face charges of house robbery.
World Lion Day: South African NGOs urge end to commercial captive lion industry
South African NGOs have united in a campaign to end the commercial captive lion industry, urging the government to take decisive action.
Furious protesting Indian farmers stalled but defiant
Tractors filled the capital City of New Delhi, India, as protesting farmers marched with purpose to hold politician to account for the state of the farming industry, particularly pricing.
Indian police fire tear gas as protesting farmers march to capital
Farmers in India, were bombarded by police with teargas on Tuesday, as they marched on the capital in New Delhi following foiled talks with the government over crop prices.
Police seek person of interest in Cradock farm murder
Police urge anyone who knows the whereabouts of Andrew Kroukamp to come forward.
Elderly Bloemfontein farmer killed and his wife critically injured
An elderly farmer was killed on his farm outside Bloemfontein.
BRICS: Technology, low trade tariffs and farmer incentives could make Africa the food basket of the world
During one of the panel discussions at the BRICS Business Forum, sustainable development in agriculture and the promotion of trade and investment in agriculture across BRICS nations was discussed.
Revolutionising agriculture in Jan Kempdorp: Drones take flight to combat climate change
At the forefront of this ground-breaking endeavour is Northern Cape Agricultural School, where students and teachers alike are embracing technology to soar above the limitations of traditional farming methods.
Sentech Africa Tech Week is back in the Mother City - but you can join from wherever you are
Taking place from 2 to 5 May, the event includes a conference, site visit excursions and a tech awards ceremony.
OPINION: All voices must be heard on the sugar tax - especially those whose livelihoods are affected by it
Despite the lack of evidence for the effectiveness of the sugar tax, its proponents continue to try to push South Africans into a false choice – more sugar tax, or worse health outcomes, writes Andrew Russell.
Not the turkey! UK faces a shortage of turkey meat as bird flu crisis bites
Half of free-range turkeys and geese grown for the festive period have died or been culled due to avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, UK MPs have been told.
WATCH: COP27 - Nations commit $8bn to future agricultural climate innovation
Global agriculture is experiencing severe negative impacts due to climate change but is also one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions which cause global warming.
Fifth CIIE writes story of win-win cooperation
The fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which concluded in Shanghai on Nov. 10, was indeed a fruitful event as expected.
LOOK: Rural KwaZulu-Natal community among the winners of WWF’s Living Planet Award
Award recognises exceptional South Africans who inspire people to live in harmony with nature.
Genetically modified crops and Africa
Kenyan authorities said that it has put a robust policy, the legal and institutional framework in place to promote the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Emerging black sugar cane farmers caught up in Tongaat Hulett corporate debacle seek life outside old network of industry
‘We pleaded with the business rescue practitioners to have small black farmers paid first as they could not afford to go without being paid for a long time. ’
WATCH: Falling rains spur Zimbabwean farmers to prepare land for planting
The rains that have started falling across Zimbabwe have triggered a frenzy among smallholder farmers who have descended on their fields to make final land preparations.
WATCH: Bergville’s previously illegal dagga industry gets formalised, market set up for farmers
The licenced factory would use the dagga to produce medication and sell the rest to other parts of the world where dagga is sold in an open market.