How Cape vineyards are preparing for wildfire season

The Western Cape wine business was really put to the test by the 2025...

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed on 6 farms in Mossel Bay area

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on six farms in the Mossel Bay area,...

Canegrowers to urgently intervene in sugar giant Tongaat’s liquidation

Words: Tania Broughton/GroundUp The South African Canegrowers Association, which represents about 23,000 farmers supplying...

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine rollout begins in Fisantekraal

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says the Western Cape has launched a large vaccination drive...

Traffic officers tighten livestock checks in Western Cape

(IMAGE IS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES)  Western Cape roads came under intensified scrutiny last week...

South Africa produces first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine

Foot-and-mouth vaccine production has resumed in South Africa, with the Agricultural Research Council’s Onderstepoort...

NSPCA sounds alarm as foot and mouth disease spreads

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is spreading rapidly among South African livestock, the NSPCA...

Food gardens help families start year strong

As South African households move from the festive season into the financial reality of...

Young South Africans lead the charge for innovation in agriculture

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is highlighting the...

Livestock carrier bound for Israel via Cape of Good Hope

The MV Bahijah livestock carrier bound for Israel from Australia has been cleared to...