Update on Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern Cape: Declaration of Disease Management Area

A Disease Management Area (DMA) declared which includes parts of the Kouga and Kou-kamma Municipalities.
Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable

If ticks continue to build their resistance, this will affect farmers’ incomes and could lead to lower meat and milk production. How to solve the problem.
Transnet forging ahead with reforms

It is in the country’s interest that Transnet functions optimally.
The South African agricultural sector requires both employment and skills to thrive

The lack of skills in agriculture presents challenges to productivity, innovation, and the overall growth potential of agriculture in the country.
President Ramaphosa’s land release push could profoundly help build an inclusive agriculture sector in South Africa

Over time, the South African government has amassed over 2 million hectares of land that was never released to beneficiaries with title deeds.
South African Conference on Essential and Vegetable oils this week – “Local to Global; East or West, Home is best”

The conference will bring together 200 oil producers and stakeholders from across South Africa and Southern Africa.
Court confirms right of owner of culled animals to claim compensation in terms of Animal Diseases Act

Does an owner of livestock have a right to compensation when livestock and products are destroyed in accordance with governmental avian flu protocol?
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change

The Veld and Forest Fire Act says that landowners must keep firefighting equipment, people trained to fight fires and protective clothing available.
AI to predict Kubota parts and services requirements

The different regions in South Africa have distinct agricultural cycles – working on having tailored inventory strategies for each area.
WPF launches training materials on how to safely house chickens

Free training module: low-cost ideas for safe poultry housing, and information on how to ensure houses are clean and comfortable for birds.