African swine fever outbreak confirmed in Bredasdorp
The Cape Agulhas Municipality has confirmed the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Bredasdorp. By Michelle van der Spuy, ...
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Diversification strategy shields South African farmers from trade shocks
Steenhuisen leads SA’s agriculture market diversification amid 30% US tariffs.
Climate change threatens devastation of communal livestock farmers
South Africa has long been classified as semi-arid and therefore water scarce. However, many traditional adaptations to this are increasingly ...
Hanzyl Bonsmaras auction successful despite poor market conditions
Tough economic conditions and poor cash flow in the beef cattle industry have a limiting effect on production auctions.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases confirmed in Free State’s Viljoenskroon
The Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed two additional cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Viljoenskroon ...
Plans for private rail transport progress
The names of successful applicants for licences to operate private rail transport networks are expected to be announced by the ...
Government counters US tariffs with negotiation, support and diversification drive
South Africa has yet to finalise a trade agreement with the US, but cabinet has approved a revised offer for ...
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