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Lack of funding, land, and climate resilience challenges South Africa’s traditional and small-scale farmers.
Celebrating innovation in farming, André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal secures the 2024 Farmer of the Year title, showcasing how tradition meets sustainability.
The latest IUCN Red List assessment has painted a stark picture for global tree conservation, revealing that 38% of tree species are threatened with extinction. Experts call for urgent action to address deforestation, climate change, and other critical threats.
All six missing cattle are red and bear a brand mark on their left thigh, with an estimated value of R78,000.
Small-scale farmers in South Africa face numerous challenges, but a new skills development project by the University of Pretoria is providing them with essential tools and knowledge to improve their livestock farming and contribute to the national Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan.
“The first direct shipment to the EU in 14 years has been completed, a pertinent and potentially beneficial turning point for horse racing and breeding in our country. It’s a game changer. ”
Vergenoegd Löw is helping to spread sustainable farming methods by donating their renowned Indian Runner ducks to local vineyards, encouraging natural pest management and reducing chemical use.
The Changing Markets Foundation's latest report uncovers the deceptive practices of the meat and dairy industry in obstructing climate action and misleading consumers.
Police said they found the 80 sheep in a kraal not far from where they were stolen.
In an effort to help Africa’s small-scale poultry farmers improve their farming methods and incomes, the World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has launched a free training module to help build low-cost and effective shelters for their chickens.
The agriculture sector is facing an unprecedented crisis as climate change continues to escalate, bringing with it severe and multifaceted challenges, climate change expert Professor Debra Roberts said.
A comprehensive study conducted by Holly Kane at the University of Cape Town sheds light on the motivations and challenges surrounding the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices within the wool value chain in the Karoo region of South Africa.
More than 9,500 suspects were caught in one month.
In the wake of the cattle ship Al Kuwait’s visit to Cape Town and past tragic incidents involving livestock carriers, the debate over the ethics and necessity of transporting live animals across oceans has reached a fever pitch.
The public is urged to know that pigs slaughtered at abattoirs have undergone meat inspection and pork products found in supermarkets are safe for human consumption.
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.
The father and son were found to be in possession of 42 sheep and seven goats with an estimated value of R50,400.
To advance Chinese modernisation, the country must make unremitting efforts to strengthen the foundation of the agricultural sector and advance rural revitalisation across the board, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
Illegal miners “zama zamas” remain a concern for the SANDF.
It is discouraging to listen to small-scale and commercial farmers narrating their ordeals about how their livestock is being taken away from them by armed criminals.
The motivations behind illegal wildlife trade can include financial gain.
Police in the Northern Cape seized illicit cigarettes at a storage facility in Kimberley.
Rapper-cum-farmer Motlapele ‘Mo Molemi’ Morule says EFF leader Julius Malema’s continued chants of 'Kill the Boer' are irresponsible, and there is no space for it in a country not at war.
North West police recovered 54 suspected stolen livestock in a two-day operation.
Agri SA has called on the public to assist farmers to recover after devastating veld fires resulted in huge losses that threaten food security.