‘Reports about Oriental fruit fly are false’ – Department of Agriculture
In a strongly worded media statement, the Department of Agriculture has categorically rejected reports by FreshPlaza Media claiming detection of ...
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Leaf Services: Controversial grain inspection service revoked
The Department of Agriculture has recently officially revoked the controversial appointment of Leaf Services as an inspection service for grain ...
FMD outbreak is a disaster – Saai
The network organisation Saai has also expressed its deep concern about the outbreak of livestock diseases, saying the outbreak of ...
Apply for DoA 2026 bursary programme for agriculture studies
The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has officially opened applications for its 2026 academic year bursary awards programme. This initiative aims ...
MP and GP FMD outbreaks traced back to KZN
The recent new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in both the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces reportedly originated in KwaZulu-Natal.
China suspends SA meat imports due to FMD
China has reportedly suspended its imports of South African products derived from cloven-hoofed animals following ongoing outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease ...
Banana dispute sparks broader trade concerns
A claim has been circulating on social media that South Africa has banned the import of agricultural products from Tanzania ...
Foot-and-mouth disease: Farm in Mpumalanga under quarantine
By Michelle van der Spuy A farm outside Mpumalanga’s disease control area has been placed under quarantine pending an investigation ...
Lower Orange River may rise sharply before Easter weekend
The water level of the Lower Orange River is expected to peak by the middle of next week, the Department ...
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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