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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

9 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…

9 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…

11 months 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago