South Africa’s agricultural growth narrative for 2025
Last week, we received South Africa’s first-quarter GDP data. One sector that some may be observing is the performance of agriculture, ...
Tag: Livestock Industry
Biosecurity vital in a successful strategy for agricultural growth and export
Animal and plant health is the bedrock of a thriving agricultural industry and its export strategy.
WATCH | Agricultural students get advice and wisdom at Nampo
The reality that commercial agricultural producers make up only 0.1% – approximately 60 000 – of the country’s total population ...
WATCH | Khomotso Mashiloane talks traceability as a key priority of RMIS
African Farming editor, Lebogang Mashala, caught up with Khomotso Mashiloane of the Red Meat Industry Service (RMIS) at Nampo 2025 ...
Vleissentraal’s huge auction shows livestock industry is on fire
South Africa’s largest slaughter and store lamb auction on 16 April in Trompsburg resulted in very good prices.
New research sheds light on the behaviour of lambs during and after tail-docking
A groundbreaking new study by researchers from South Africa has provided valuable insights into the behavioural responses of lambs during ...
‘FMD is here to stay – when and where next are the only unknowns’
It would be a literal miracle if South Africa were somehow able to reverse the ongoing spread of foot and ...
Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path
There might be regions in South Africa that aren’t fully recovering and have suffered from erratic weather. Still, the national ...
KZN’s FMD spreads further, but positive steps being made
As much as recent developments between public and private sector animal health authorities are creating a glimmer of light at ...
Red meat industry appoints Nel as biosecurity marshal
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has appointed Commandant Jan J. Nel as a Biosecurity Marshal, an independent role authorised ...
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