4+ hour, 21+ min ago   (141+ words) Here’s a summary of the weather forecast for 31 July by Vox Weather. 🥶 Another FREEZING morning is expected, with widespread frost across the central interior and parts of the Karoo.🌦️ Light showers remain likely along the East Coast, while dry conditions…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (604+ words) Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp says South Africa’s farming sector should move beyond racial labels and focus instead on helping all farmers succeed, regardless of their background. By Maile Matsimela, digital editor at African Farming Speaking exclusively to…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (345+ words) The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged has brought much-needed relief for the agribusiness sector with stable borrowing costs helping ease financial pressure on farmers already facing rising production costs, said Standard Bank. By Maile Matsimela,…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (436+ words) Because of topography and costs, most South African sugarcane growers harvest by hand. The work is hard, dirty and semi-skilled. Few South Africans want to do it, but foreigners are willing. By Lloyd Phillips, senior journalist at African Farming and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (323+ words) When South Africa’s agricultural sector commands attention, the conversation gravitates predictably toward citrus exports, wine, maize and livestock. These industries have, without question, shaped the country’s agricultural identity and continue to make substantial contributions to national output and export earnings....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (498+ words) Botswana’s government has begun the phased importation of at least 1 000 Girolando cattle from Brazil, with the intention of reducing reliance on imports of dairy products. Reportedly the first 186 pregnant females arrived recently after travelling from Brazil by cargo plane. By…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (614+ words) Registration is due to open later this week for farmers to become authorised buyers of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines. About 40 million doses are expected to enter South Africa over the next two months, according to Dr Theo de Jager, executive…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (402+ words) Image for illustrative purposes: Generated by Toqan Botswana should pursue its goal of reducing food imports through increased domestic agricultural production, but should avoid extending restrictions on agricultural and food imports from neighbouring countries, says Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (383+ words) Livestock farmers, breeders and agricultural stakeholders have reason to celebrate as Nampo Alfa 2026 will once again welcome live animals when the event takes place at Nampo Park on 2 and 3 October. By Lebogang Mashala, editor at African Farming Nampo Alfa, South…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (420+ words) African Farming’s latest Production and Money Matters for Farmers Workshop, held at Esbi Khaya Farm in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, drew nearly 250 attendees. By Maphuti Mongatane, business development manager at African Farming Farmers from across the Matatiele region gathered at Esbi…...