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ExpoZebu 2025: Southern African cattle producers invited to leading livestock exhibition
Brazil will soon host the 90th ExpoZebu – a livestock exhibition showcasing Zebu cattle and highlighting ongoing advancements in breeding...
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Rift Valley fever is deadly for humans and animals; vaccinate now
Livestock experts are urging vigilance concerning Rift Valley fever, as it may resurge in Southern Africa at any moment due...
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Most expensive Jordaan ram to Lesotho
By Johan Norval The renowned Merino breeding stock of Andrew Jordaan and his three sons from Spekboomberg near Cradock has...
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Poultry farmers anxious about high risk of avian flu
The local poultry industry, especially egg farmers, is concerned about the high risk that avian flu could again this year.
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Alleged cattle thieves in court after branding allegedly leads to owner
By Vida Booysen A branding found by police on a cattle carcass led to the arrest of two suspected cattle...
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Botswana lifts ban on imports of grains from SA
Botswana lifted its short-term ban on the import of certain South African grains and grasses on Friday, 24 January. The...
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Namibia also bans maize, palm imports from SA due to plant diseases
By Michelle van der Spuy Namibia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has banned the import of maize, palm...
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Africa should follow the example of countries like China that are making policy adjustments to increase agricultural production, according to...
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Maize wilt disease: No reason for trade restrictions, says Grain SA
There is currently no reason for large-scale concern or for trade restrictions due to the wilt disease that has been...
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SA imports white maize for the first time in years
A shipload of imported white maize is currently being unloaded in South Africa for the first time since March 2017...
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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.