Starting Smart: Legal and Environmental Essentials for Emerging Poultry Farmers

Starting a poultry enterprise in South Africa can be an exciting opportunity for emerging farmers, but…

Agriculture Boosts South Africa’s Economy Despite Disease Setbacks and Uneven Recovery

Despite ongoing disruptions caused by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza, South Africa’s agriculture sector has…

Urgent Action Needed to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in KwaZulu-Natal, Says Minister Steenhuisen

In a pressing call to action, South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has raised the…

Namibia Reinstates Ban on South African Bovine Semen and Embryos: Industry Raises Alarm

By Mike Visser | April 2025 Namibia has reimposed a ban on the importation of bovine…

Dairy industry needs a FMD protocol

Nigel Lok, a dairy farmer from Tsitsikamma, recently emphasized the need for updated protocols to manage…