As the agriculture industry is called upon to produce more with fewer resources, the Cullinan campus of Agri Skills Transfer is continuing to grow the skills necessary for sustainable agriculture...
Onderstepoort Biological Productsis struggling to find a suitable specialist adviser to assist with its project to improve manufacturing standards, Parliament has heard. OBP also reported a loss for the first...
This week’s AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe, Director of AMT.
In the minds of many in South Africa’s livestock sector, the success of the country’s national emergency vaccination campaign against the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)epidemic will hinge on a consistently timeous...
South Africa’s emerging farmers are ready to move from the margins into the mainstream, and the third African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo is designed to help turn that ambition into action.
Fairworld Merinos once again proved on 19 February that it has some of the most sought-after Merino rams in the country, achieving an average price of R18 100 for 45...
Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 6 March by Vox Weather.
Dinake Nongo Motona, commonly known as The General, brought his wealth of knowledge to the recent Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Bioslurry Living Lab Farmer Field Day at Ladies Asparagus Farm...
Despite having had its advances to acquire Tongaat Hulett stalled or outright rejected multiple times since November 2023, RGS Group Holdings (RGS), based in Mozambique, remains determined to eventually have...
The national Department of Agriculture is bearing the costs of the vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that are now being carried out as part of the national vaccination campaign, says...
Despite having had its advances to acquire Tongaat Hulett stalled or outright rejected multiple times since November 2023, RGS Group Holdings (RGS), based in Mozambique, remains determined to eventually have...
The national Department of Agriculture is bearing the costs of the vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that are now being carried out as part of the national vaccination campaign, says...
When Shoprite launched its Act For Change Food Garden Competition in October 2025, it couldn’t have anticipated the overwhelming response it would receive.
Food company RCL Foods, manufacturer of Selati sugar and Molatek animal feed products, warns the South African sugar industry is in crisis due to the influx of cheap imported sugar...
Although the long-term consequences of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran are still unclear, there is no doubt it will push fuel prices higher in the short term.
The International Forum for Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety (TAFS Forum), a Switzerland-based global platform that brings together stakeholders to address cross-border animal health threats, will host a crucial...
Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 5 March by Vox Weather.
The South African fruit industry has started the year on a positive note. Four times more apples were exported to India this year compared to 2023, while plums were exported...
South Africa’s current foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemic has claimed yet another victim. The Royal Agricultural Show, which was initially scheduled to be held from 29 May to 3 June at...
Current meteorological models indicate a high probability of below-normal precipitation during the anticipated El Niño event, spanning November 2026 through April 2027, with peak impacts expected during the December-March period.
There are livestock farmers who are baulking at the national Department of Agriculture’s requirements to be indemnified against any potential negative consequences of vaccinating South Africa’s cattle and other species...
Following a cyberattack in January, Land Bank’s website is still down, but the bank assures clients that it is open for business via its relationship managers.
Dinake Nongo Motona, commonly known as The General, brought his wealth of knowledge to the recent Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...
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Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.
