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When foot-and-mouth disease struck next door, dairy farmer Richard de Bufanos was blocked from buying vaccines to protect his herd. Within days, the virus tore through all six of his...

There are still plenty of events to look forward to this month! Join the South African Future of Food Conference in Centurion or the Free State Agriculture Golf Day.

African armyworms destroy maize, sorghum, and vital grazing pastures across Southern Africa. Standard synthetic chemicals often fail once caterpillars mature. However, a major biological breakthrough in KwaZulu-Natal revealed a naturally...

Southern Cape grain and sheep producers face mounting pressures from global conflicts, climate volatility, and shifting trade policies. FNB’s Dawie Maree breaks down the key strategies producers need to protect...

Confidence among SA agribusinesses rose to 53 points in Q3 2026. While strong crop harvests and high export values supported the rebound, the industry remains cautious over FMD, input costs,...

Lesotho experts highlighted the need for research-backed livestock production and climate resilience at the recent Farmers Pitso Agriculture Week in Maseru.

Farmers, industry leaders and Land Bank representatives unpacked the opportunities and pressures shaping agriculture in the Western Cape. The lunchtime conversation at Nampo Cape focused on new markets, water security,...

A powerful El Niño is strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, bringing a heightened risk of heatwaves, severe drought, and erratic rainfall across Southern Africa. Climatologists warn that early agricultural planning,...

Day 1 of Food For Mzansi and Land Bank’s lunchtime conversation at Nampo Cape 2026 put farmer support in the spotlight. Executives called for smarter finance, stronger infrastructure and practical...

South Africa’s cherry industry has unlocked a major export milestone following a new trade protocol signed with China. The historic deal opens access to the world’s largest cherry market, promising...