Farmer's Weekly

.@FarmersWeeklySA is attending the @Hortgro Technical Symposium 2026 at the Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West. The title is Growing Forward in a Challenging World, designed to help producers navigate complexities and rising risks, with clarity, science and practical insight.

The discovery of dozens of dead pigs in and around Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape has renewed concerns over the biosecurity risks posed by free-roaming livestock in peri-urban communities, with veterinary authorities warning that uncontrolled animal movement can accelerate the spread of disease. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

The Nguni cattle breed has shown remarkable resilience to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) during the current outbreak in South Africa, which Dr Oswald Jannasch, president of the Nguni Cattle Breeders’ Society, attributes to thousands of years of selection for disease and pest resistance in Africa. farmersweekly.co.za/nampo/demand-f…

The vaccination programme forms part of the Department’s commitment to protecting livestock, safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods, and strengthening animal health across the province. @ARCSouthAfrica @foodformzansi @FarmersWeeklySA @MzansiAgriTalk

At the Africa Agricultural Indaba 2026 in East London, the Eastern Cape government is intensifying its push for agriculture-led economic growth, with Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe urging stronger investment in agro-processing, local procurement, and farmer commercialisation. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate accelerated sharply to 4% in April, up from 3,1% in March, driven primarily by a steep increase in fuel prices that filtered through the transport sector and broader economy. bit.ly/4tIL7CZ

Zimbabwe has partially lifted its suspension on imports of live cloven-hoofed animals and products from South Africa, reopening trade from the Western Cape only. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/afri…

Dr Dirk Strydom, managing director of #Nampo2026, said this year’s event demonstrated how rapidly agriculture is adapting through innovation, technology, and practical problem-solving, reflecting the theme, ‘Resilience through Innovation’. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

The cost-price squeeze facing the grain industry is not only a threat to farmers but also poses a growing risk to the broader financial system if producers are unable to repay their debt obligations, says Land Bank chief agricultural economist Sakhumzi May. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

The South African poultry industry is taking Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau to court in a bid to suspend a long-standing rebate that allows tens of thousands of tons of US chicken into the country each year without antidumping duties. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

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The intense storms that hit the Western Cape earlier this month caused “billions of rands” in damage to the province’s agriculture sector, according to provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer, with power outages now threatening fruit exports and processing. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

#WorldBeeDay South African researchers and beekeepers warn that declining forage resources are placing sustained pressure on honeybee populations, threatening the pollination services that underpin much of the country’s agricultural production. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technolog…

#FarmersWeeklySA has raised R186 000 to assist farmers affected by the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

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.@FarmersWeeklySA is attending the @Vinpro_za Regional Information Day in Stellenbosch, where the past season, interesting findings and best practices will be discussed.

Getting to know and properly understanding the requirements to effectively produce cabbages will always give the producer the competitive edge, writes Shane Brody. farmersweekly.co.za/farming-tips/h…

Bush encroachment can reduce grazing capacity and water availability, making livestock management difficult. However, clearing invasive species can also become an expensive exercise if it is not done correctly. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technolog…

#Nampo2026 once again proved why it remains the highlight of the agricultural calendar. The four days flew by in a blur of innovation, conversation and discovery. This year, the #FarmersWeeklySA team spread out across Nampo Park in Bothaville in search of everything new, different, interesting and useful to report on. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

KwaZulu-Natal livestock farmers have welcomed government’s decision to officially lift the province’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) management area, describing it as a long-overdue breakthrough after years of costly restrictions that have weighed heavily on the province’s agricultural economy. farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…