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WARNING! | Farmers and residents downstream of Pongolapoort Dam warned of imminent uncontrolled overflow
By Lloyd Phillips After many weeks of heavy rains in its approximately 7 814km2 catchment, northern Zululand’s renowned Pongolapoort (Jozini) Dam...
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Imports hold SA’s snake anti-venom crisis at bay
South Africa’s stockpile of locally produced anti-venom is empty, leaving farmers and rural communities especially vulnerable to venomous bites.
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Plan to test SA milk for avian flu, ‘but no need to worry’
By Carien Kruger Milk SA has made a principled decision to, subject to state approval, test milk on store shelves...
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From cleaner to cheese champ
Pamella Dzindikwa, a 31-year-old dynamo from Puglia Cheese, was crowned the 2025 Hollard Game Changer at the South African Dairy...
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Private security: Will government also prohibit ‘hands and teeth’ as weapons?
The proposed amendments to South Africa’s private security regulations have drawn sharp criticism from various sectors, with some describing them...
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Here’s how Limpopo Agriculture’s R1.91 billion budget will be used
By Maile Matsimela Limpopo MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Nakedi Kekana tabled a Budget Vote 04 of the Limpopo...
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‘Food is not a privilege, it’s a right’ – MEC Ramokgopa
By Maile Matsimela Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in Gauteng, has called for urgent reforms to...
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Meat prices rise, but economic uncertainty remains a risk
Weaner prices are beginning to rise, A-grade beef prices are showing strong growth, and lamb prices remain at favourable levels....
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Prepare for loadshedding this winter, CRA says
Farmers should prepare for the possibility of loadshedding this winter, the Centre for Risk Assessment (CRA) warns in its latest...
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84% of land reform target already met
The recent signing of the Expropriation Bill into law has ignited fierce controversy, and heated debate continues to resonate. For...
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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.