WFP plans food relief for 700,000 Zimbabweans
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) plans to provide food relief for 700,000 people in Zimbabwe from October as the effects of a poor harvest and the Ukraine war…
Small-scale farmers encouraged to venture into mushroom industry
Mushroom farming, often shied away from by many established and aspirant farmers has been identified as one agricultural sector that has the potential to stimulate equitable and inclusive growth, while…
WESTERN CAPE TRADE VISIT TO MAPUTO SEES “MISSION ACHIEVED” FOR AFRICAN AGRI STRATEGY.
Today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer returned from Maputo, Mozambique, where he led a Western Cape trade mission to the 57th FACIM trade exhibition. FACIM is a…
Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa’s food security
Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea and papaya planted in spring are…
Botswana suspends beef exports over suspected FMD outbreak
Botswana has suspended beef exports after a suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease, the Department of Veterinary Services said on Wednesday, a move that could hurt the country’s earnings…
Bumper harvest for SA olive growers
Despite bad news, loadshedding woes and ongoing challenges that face farmers in South Africa, many olive growers had a bumper crop harvest. According to SA Olive data, local farmers have…
Gamtoos farmers close shop amid crippling water restrictions
Successive years of stringent water restrictions on farmers’ drawings from the Kouga Dam are taking their toll in the citrus-rich Gamtoos River Valley, with several commercial farmers having relocated or…
Grain ship in Ukraine readies for journey to Africa
The United Nations-chartered ship Brave Commander will depart Ukraine for Africa in the coming days after it finishes loading more than 23,000 metric tonnes of wheat in the Ukrainian port…
Minister halts all cattle movement due to FMD outbreak
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has taken the decision to suspend all movement of cattle in the country due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth (FMD)…
A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist
Breaking news on the domestic market is that Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) announced her decision to suspend all movement of cattle in the whole country…