Farmers are stuck with cattle they can’t sell, meat prices are swinging wildly, and the country’s red meat sector is under pressure like never before. At...
As farmers work through a soggy season, questions emerge over crop quality and food security South Africa’s 2025 maize harvest is off to a soggy and...
Despite a small drop in sentiment, farmers and agribusinesses remain cautiously hopeful for 2025 South Africa’s agribusiness sector is still standing tall—but with one eye on...
Emergency response kicks in as illegal livestock movements worsen national outbreak South Africa has launched a large-scale vaccination drive to combat a worsening outbreak of foot-and-mouth...
Livestock sector calls for urgent biosecurity and vaccine overhaul as outbreak bites into farmer incomes and exports The sight of empty cattle pens at major auctions...
After a brutal outbreak in 2023, government overhauls biosecurity with vaccines, vets and vigilance South Africa has kicked off a major new chapter in the fight...
A nationwide poultry vaccination drive and new Biosecurity Council aim to contain dual outbreaks threatening food security South Africa’s agriculture sector is facing a full-blown biosecurity...
A livestock virus is spreading in Gauteng and while it’s not dangerous to humans, it could have serious economic consequences for farmers and meat lovers alike....
South Africa is stepping up efforts to solidify its agricultural trade relationship with the European Union (EU), a key export partner. The Agricultural Business Chamber of...
One of South Africa’s most significant food producers is in a downward spiral. Daybreak Foods, a major player in the poultry industry, is teetering on the...