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SA farming
news

Government has been buying farmland for black farmers and It’s not gone well

Cow
World News

Farmers not open to New Zealand’s amended cow burp tax plans

Cannabis
News

Cannabis industry could create between 10 000 and 25 000 jobs

SA farming
News

Government has been buying farmland for black farmers and It’s not gone well

Cow
World News

Farmers not open to New Zealand’s amended cow burp tax plans

Cannabis
News

Cannabis industry could create between 10 000 and 25 000 jobs

Farmers and climate change
News

Here’s how livestock farmers can help tackle the climate crisis

By The Conversation24-11-2022 07:00

Africa’s livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change with parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle.

Toyota Announces a New Competition to Promote Communal Farming
Motoring

Communal Farming Competition promoted by Toyota South Africa

By Gary Dunn10-11-2022 12:02

The Newly Formed Communal Farming Association of the Year Competition will be part of Toyota’s already successful Young Farmer and New Harvest competitions.

Climate change and pest control
Environment

Climate change: Farmers need better ways to combat pests

By The Conversation09-11-2022 04:35

The link between climate change and the spread of crop pests has been established by research and evidence, so now what?

MEC Bredell to consider new Environmental Impact Assessment and public comments this week for Philippi Horticultural Area
Environment

Development could destroy Philippi farming, say activists

By Ground Up07-11-2022 22:25

Urban development of land in the Philippi Horticultural community could potentially destroy farming on the land.

Beans
Start-up Africa

Cool beans! How a young woman is helping feed SA

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele14-09-2022 09:18

A young KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) woman is riding the success of her bean farming into the commercial agricultural space.

Foot and mouth disease must rely of livestock farmers’ adherence to laws set by Department of Agriculture Image: Kat Smith / Pexels
News

Foot and mouth disease outbreak relies on livestock farmers

By Alinaswe Lusengo23-08-2022 23:51

Foot and mouth disease must rely of livestock farmers’ adherence to laws set by Department of Agriculture.

Sizwe Dhlomo
Celeb News

Man of many talents: Inside Sizwe Dhlomo’s farming empire [photos]

By Naledi de Wee01-08-2022 18:27

Cattle, crops and more: When he’s not on their airwaves as a radio presenter, Sizwe Dhlomo is managing his overseeing his successful farm.

Farming
Start-up Africa

From banking to farming

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele05-07-2022 09:49

A man who changed careers to become a farmer is one of the many people government has assisted to enter the agricultural sector.

farmer and wife Limpopo
Start-up Africa

Young man fights poverty through farming

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele20-06-2022 10:43

Agriculture is not only for old people, says 22-year-old Sandile Mahlangu, who is among a new generation of young farmers.

Genetically modified
News

Why China’s adoption of genetically modified maize and soy affects South Africa

By The Conversation17-06-2022 17:48

Though most countries have resisted cultivating genetically modified crops, South Africa has been the exception.

Citrus farming, SA farmers, citrus exports, EU, new regulations, extreme cold treatments
News

An unap’peeling’ situation: New regulations could impact citrus exports

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty27-04-2022 14:55

The EU could impose new regulations regarding citrus and the implementation of extreme cold treatment rules.

foot and mouth KZN cows cattles
KwaZulu-Natal

Foot and Mouth disease outbreak detected in northern KZN

By Nokwanda Ncwane19-03-2022 09:45

A ban on the movement of livestock has been placed in KZN following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in three regions.

Thandeka Qwabe
Celeb News

From fame to farming: ‘Isibaya’ actress Thandeka Qwabe follows her heart

By Rae Seleme21-01-2022 13:34

Popular actress Thandeka Qwabe – who played the role of Thandi in ‘Isibaya’ went back to farming after the show got cancelled.

Robot tractors may be heading
Technology

Robot tractors may be heading to a farm near you

By Agence France-Presse06-01-2022 15:30

Driverless plows and autonomous tools to weed vegetable plots are the latest innovations ready to help farmers juggling labor shortages, climate change and environmental protection, while trying to feed a growing world population.

Herd the moos? Latvia’s symbol
Lifestyle

Herd the moos? Latvia’s symbolic blue cow back from the brink

By Agence France-Presse05-01-2022 14:04

Once a rarity, cows with light blue or dark ultramarine hides may again be glimpsed grazing on the Latvian countryside among the regular brown, black or white spotted cattle.

farming
News

Farming: Rural women doing it for themselves, and their neighbours

By Lyse Comins19-10-2021 07:00

Rural women hold the key to poverty alleviation when they harness their farming skills to feed their communities and create rural jobs.

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 30 September 2022
News

No arrests yet in the brutal attack where farmer was killed, wife’s arms broken

By Corné van Zyl08-09-2021 12:39

A farmer was shot in the back and killed while attackers broke both arms of his wife and shot his son during a farm attack in Kinkelbos.

Security officer killed farm attack
News

Security officer killed, farmer shot multiple times in Brondal farm attack

By Corné van Zyl02-08-2021 12:55

A security officer was killed, and a critically injured farmer was found with several gunshot wounds after farm attack in Brondal on Monday.

Mpumalanga stolen property
News

Five POLICE officials arrested for stock theft in Free State

By Corné van Zyl14-07-2021 17:45

The Hawks have arrested five police officials and two other men on Wednesday morning for stock theft in the Free State.

foot and mouth KZN cows cattles
News

Foot and Mouth: KZN must plan to deal with new disease outbreak

By Lyse Comins31-05-2021 22:12

KZN is facing a shortage of vets to deal with the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the province, the DA has warned.

mass farm murder lismor farm
News

Farm Attacks Plot Latest: Manhunt for suspects, one arrested

By Lyse Comins21-05-2021 07:45

A potential farm attack was averted when police swooped on a gang that was plotting to burgle a farm and confiscated an unlicensed firearm

drought
News

Farmers in critical drought-stricken areas receive R12 million in relief

By Natasha Bezuidenhout11-05-2021 15:23

Farmers eligible for drought relief in parts of the Central Karoo, Garden Route and West Coast Districts received R12.2m in fodder relief.

Using Artificial Intelligence
Lifestyle

Using Artificial Intelligence to grow avocados in South Africa

By Erene Roux02-02-2021 12:51

Here’s how an agriculture hardware-software solution is using Artificial Intelligence to grow avocados in South Africa.

nigel owens
Rugby

Former rugby referee Nigel Owens whistles a new tune – as a farmer

By AFP22-12-2020 12:28

Nigel Owens says refereeing the 2015 Rugby World Cup final was the pinnacle of his professional career, but has now turned to farming.

This wagyu meat just recorded
Food & Wine

This wagyu meat just recorded the highest marbling score ever in SA

By Erene Roux10-12-2020 09:37

A wagyu rib-eye from South Africa achieved the highest marbling score ever recorded in the country.

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