Small-scale cotton farmers’ challenges
The sixth harvest estimate for cotton shows a slight increase in the number of fibre bales expected, following some farmers’ ...
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FMD | ‘Small-scale farmers face impossible choices’ – Kwanalu boss
Ahead of the national Department of Agriculture’s urgent foot-and-mouth indaba in Pretoria on Monday and Tuesday, the KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union ...
Alleviating food security means tackling structural imbalances
South Africa’s food security remains a national concern. According to the recently released Food Security Report for 2019, 2022 and ...
Soil health: Key to unlocking greater yields for small-scale farmers
In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural landscape, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation’s ...
WATCH: Positive developments in the pork industry
The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) recently hosted its annual media day, the Baconer’s Brunch, at the Pretoria Country ...
‘Agricultural organisations hinder progress in the industry’ – economists’ new book
Plans in agriculture have been formulated for thirty years, but very few – if any – ever come to fruition. ...
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 ...
WATCH | Plans underway to earn income in shadow of foot-and-mouth disease
The numerous commercial and smaller-scale livestock farmers in KwaZulu-Natal’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) management area are desperate to earn an income ...
Over 500 small-scale farmers gain critical knowledge for sustainable farm management
With the recent graduation of the 2024 cohort, a total of 515 small-scale farmers earned qualifications, through the KAL Academy ...
Thieves make off with tractors and nearly 200 sheep
Law enforcement in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape recently had their hands full with tracking down two tractors and nearly ...
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