Trump tariffs affect the macadamia market
Although April is typically a quiet month in the macadamia industry, this year’s market conditions have revealed deeper fermentation beneath ...
Tag: South Africa
Neurocysticercosis: The preventable infection plaguing the Eastern Cape
Many parts of the Eastern Cape have a high prevalence of the parasitic infection known as neurocysticercosis (NCC), a leading ...
Behaviour of layer chickens in enriched cages and floor systems studied
The commercial egg industry worldwide has faced increasing scrutiny regarding animal welfare practices, particularly concerning the housing systems used for ...
Agriculture can also benefit from Zelensky’s SA visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine’s planned visit to South Africa this week could also provide an opportunity for closer trade ...
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.
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 ...
Setback for cattle farmers as Namibia reinstates ban on bovine semen and embryos
The South African red meat industry was left reeling after receiving an unexpected notice that Namibia is once again closing ...
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 ...
More than 920 exhibitors await at Nampo 2025
Although the 40 hectares that Nampo Park occupies outside Bothaville has not increased in size, the selection from exhibitors has ...
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.