agriculture industry

Resilience Amidst Ruin: The Tale of Citrusdal’s Determined Farmers

In Citrusdal, farmers face tough times as floods destroy their crops and cut off their roads. Their once vibrant fields…

3 months ago

The Game-changing Influence of Land Bank on South Africa’s Farming Sector

The Land Bank is an important institution in South Africa's economy, contributing to the agricultural industry and promoting inclusivity. It…

3 months ago

Heading: Propelling Agriculture to Greater Heights: The Drone Transformation in Western Cape

The authorization of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture by the South African Civil Aviation Authority for its drone operations…

11 months ago

Empowering through Agriculture: The Seed 2 Harvest Initiative

Seed 2 Harvest is an innovative program in Cape Flats, South Africa, that aims to tackle local hunger problems by…

11 months ago

Western Cape’s Agriculture Community: A Grievous Incident and Its Economic Consequences

In a tragic incident, respected farmer Willem van der Westhuizen and his wife Christine were brutally attacked and killed on…

1 year ago

Bakgatla Grain Project: Empowering Marapyane Community through Agriculture

In Marapyane, Mpumalanga, a group of passionate young individuals has established an agricultural cooperative called the Bakgatla Grain Project. The…

1 year ago

The Devastation of Floods on Small-Scale Farmers in South Africa’s Cederberg Region

Smallscale farmers in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa, have been relying on their fertile lands to…

1 year ago

Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform: Women Empowerment through Agriculture

The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) has taken a significant step towards empowering women in…

2 years ago

Addressing the Energy Crisis in Agriculture: Western Cape’s Energy Summit

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is taking steps to address the energy crisis facing the agriculture sector in the…

2 years ago

Climate and Agriculture Situation in South Africa for the 2023 Winter Season

As the 2023 winter season progresses, South Africa's agricultural sector is experiencing a mix of thriving crops and livestock in…

2 years ago

Strengthening Agriculture in the Western Cape: Priorities and Challenges

Dr. Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, addressed the Olynfenboschkraal Farmers' Association in Citrusdal, outlining his priorities and…

2 years ago

Premier Alan Winde’s Initiative to Reinforce Western Cape’s Agricultural Sector

Premier Alan Winde, a proactive leader, is taking vital steps to reinforce the agricultural sector in the Western Cape. With…

2 years ago

Bridging the Gap: South Africa’s Commitment to Social Transformation and Harmony

South Africa has been grappling with the injustices of land dispossession since the 1913 Natives Land Act. Now, 110 years…

2 years ago

North West Province Departments Present Budget Proposals

During the recent budget vote presentations in the North West Province, three major departments outlined their proposals for the upcoming…

2 years ago

Deputy President Mashatile’s Visit to Umgungundlovu TVET College

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile recently visited the Imbali Campus of Umgungundlovu TVET College in Pietermaritzburg. The visit is a…

2 years ago

Empowering Rural Communities: South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Budget Vote 2023/24

South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) recently presented its Budget Vote for the 2023/24 financial…

2 years ago