Farm Health
Imbizo 2026 | ‘If we carry on doing what we’ve been doing, there is no future’ – why soil health, knowledge and policy must align
At the African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo 2026 in Pretoria, a panel of experts made a compelling case for a shift...
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Imbizo 2026 | Banking and risk: Key insights for modern farmers
At the African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo 2026 in Pretoria, Andrie Greeff, Head of Agri-Business Specialists at Standard Bank, addressed a...
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FMD in KZN: 100 000 dairy cattle unvaccinated, virus is recirculating
The strong and rapid start to vaccinating as many of KwaZulu-Natal’s commercial dairy farms as possible against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)...
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Millions more vaccine doses approved to boost SA’s fight against FMD
South Africa has taken a significant step in strengthening its response to the ongoing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) with...
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WATCH | Synergy’s feed additives and buffer products for livestock health
Video: Maile Matsimela Seshnee Moonsamy, Chief Operating Officer at Synergy Commodities, and her colleague Lance Goodall, Business Manager at Synergy...
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TARDI graduates strengthen EC’s frontline against livestock diseases
The Eastern Cape is set to receive a welcome boost in animal health capacity as 38 Animal Health Technicians graduate...
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FMD | Feedlots still waiting for vaccines
Vaccine shortages appear to remain the biggest problem at feedlots affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
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FMD awareness | What consumers and farmers need to know about meat safety
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a serious concern for South Africa’s livestock sector, but authorities emphasise that consumers do not need...
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UFH to establish South Africa’s second veterinary academic hospital
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) is poised to make a landmark contribution to veterinary education and rural development with...
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Lumpy skin disease widespread: How to protect your cattle
Lumpy skin disease has been widespread among cattle this summer and is also occurring in young calves.
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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.