FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE – ALL THE NEWS

Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 11 May by Vox Weather.

Nampo 2026 | Farmers turn innovation into long-term resilience

South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short-term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision-making.

Feathers, data and very big machines

From smart broiler houses and high-speed egg graders to automated feedmills and precision processing plants, technology is transforming poultry production. Across the value chain, producers are embracing innovation to improve...

5-Star auction for Dorper breeders

The 5-Star auction of Leroy and Ivor Phillips (Dorpers) from Molteno, and Larry Snyders (White Dorpers) from Kathu, yielded relatively high average prices on 20 March at the Upington showgrounds.

FMD will only be eradicated through mass vaccination in 6-8 week time period

At the current pace of the foot and mouth (FMD) vaccine rollout, which so far has seen only 2.1 million cattle, or roughly 15%, vaccinated, the disease will continue to spread,...

WATCH | El Niño on the horizon – key risks to watch

In this episode of AgriView, Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of Agbiz, analyses South Africa’s strong agricultural performance in 2025, with exports reaching a record $15.1 billion – up 10% on the...

African Farming and VUT collaborate to shape the future of farming business

The African Farming and Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Production and Money Matters for Farmers workshop, held at the Vanderbijlpark campus on 30 April 2026, delivered practical knowledge, industry insights...

White Wools ram sold for R95 000

BKB hosted a highly successful production auction for Dries Pienaar’s White Wools stud on his farm Collingham in the Molteno district on 11 February.

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ECDC invests R512 000 to transform animal health sector in Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has invested R512 000 to transform thirteen animal health technicians into independent business owners, addressing rural unemployment rates estimated between 32% and 60%. Developed...

The 48 new vehicles aimed at strengthening service delivery across KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: Supplied

More cars and manpower for KZN FMD vaccination drive

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a major boost to its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination campaign, with the welcoming of 60 newly employed animal health technicians (AHTs)...

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9-10 May 2026 |Vox Weather Forecast

Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 9 – 10 May by Vox Weather.

A sharp legal mind joins the Agbiz team

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) is proud to announce the appointment of Sakhile Vanqa as its new Legal Intelligence Specialist, strengthening the organisation’s ability to navigate the...

The MDS Agricultural Expo united farmers, agribusinesses, researchers, financial institutions, government agencies and development organisations to show how agriculture can foster economic growth and transform rural areas. Photo: Lebogang Mashala

WATCH | Morokweng makes history: Duncan Serapelwane’s MDS Agri Expo puts rural agriculture on the map

For the very first time, Morokweng village outside Vryburg hosted an agricultural expo of national significance, firmly positioning the rural community as an emerging hub for agricultural development in North...

At the most expensive Suffolk ram are, from left, Gert Malherbe (buyer), Jan Mostert (auctioneer), RC and Leslé Malherbe (buyers) and Johnny Forbes and Dewald Linde (sellers). In front is Abraham Jonas (handler). Photo: Johan Norval

Vredesig & Vriende auction does well despite FMD challenges

A ram with exceptionally high indices – Logix merits and growth each at 115 and reproduction at 117 – was the most expensive Suffolk at the Vredesig & Vriende production...

Poultry news: The future of the AGOA rebate

Recent shifts in the trade relationship between South Africa and the United States, including tariff measures and AGOA developments, are creating uncertainty for the poultry sector – especially around rebate...

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R1 million grand prize up for grabs in Standard Bank’s Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge