Congratulations @13Keneilwe on winning the @OfficialGDARD Smallholder Producer Award 2025.

Government’s draft regulations for the export of live animals by sea have sparked sharp criticism from animal welfare groups, who argue the measures will do little to protect livestock and instead entrench cruelty in law.

Congratulations to William Harvey, livestock producer from Agri Tlakgameng in the Vryburg district on winning the Agri North West Young Farmer of the Year 2025! . William was praised by the judging panel for his leadership, innovation, and commitment to driving agriculture into

Simpiwe Somdyala, CEO of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency, speaks about the agency’s ambitious plans to significantly increase agricultural production in the province.

South Africa’s winter grain and oilseed producers face a tough road ahead, with the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy projecting weaker prices and tighter margins in the short term.

Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.

The world’s population is projected to reach 9,7 billion by 2050, with Africa’s population expected to rise to 2,5 billion. Speaking at the 2025 Agri North West Congress, Johan Kotze stressed that agriculture must prepare itself to meet the demands of feeding this rapidly.

A recent survey by Agri North West revealed that its members are increasingly concerned about the deterioration of South Africa’s infrastructure, both nationally and locally. Policy uncertainty and potential threats to the free market system were also highlighted as key worries.

A new mining bill is expected to further ignore environmental concerns and allow unauthorised mining to take place on private property. This will place farmers’ livelihoods and food security at risk.

For many farmers, conservation has long felt like a trade-off, as more land for wildlife often means less land for crops or grazing. But new research from the University of Pretoria shows agriculture and conservation can coexist.

A new mining bill is expected to further ignore environmental concerns and allow unauthorised mining to take place on private property. This will place farmers’ livelihoods and food security at risk.

Participants in South Africa’s red meat value chain, from smallholder communal farmers to large-scale commercial operators, are being urged to participate in the new Red Meat Voice 2025 survey.

From 10 to 13 September 2025, #NampoCape2025 returns to Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, offering visitors a mix of farming innovation, livestock, and grain production.

It is my honour to stand before you tonight, not just as a farmer, but as a previous winner of this prestigious award. To my fellow farmers, this recognition is more than just an acknowledgment it's a reminder that the seeds we plant today have the power to transform the future.

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Today we honour the everyday heroes of agriculture. As women & youth, we are not just the future, we are the drivers of change and leaders of industry. - @VuyiswaRamokgop MEC @OfficialGDARD

#FarnersWeeklySA is attending @OfficialGDARD Women and Young Entrepreneur Awards 2025 - “Accelerating Action For All Women And Youth Rights, Equity And Empowerment”, at Gallagher Convention Center today! . This prestigious event celebrates the province’s most inspiring women and

Simpiwe Somdyala, CEO of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency, speaks about the agency’s ambitious plans to significantly increase agricultural production in the province.

Global wine consumption is at its lowest level since 1961, and last year SA recorded its smallest harvest in over two decades. The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy says adaptability, innovation, and differentiation will bolster the industry’s resilience.

The Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) marked this year’s Women’s Month with a special graduation ceremony, celebrating 14 women from Graaff-Reinet, Jansenville, and Aberdeen who successfully completed the trust’s Beginners Knitting Workshop.

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Headline consumer inflation climbed to 3,5% in July, up from 3,0% the previous month. This was its highest rate since September 2024, when it was 3,8%, Statistics South Africa reported.

Unfavourable climatic conditions, poor commodity prices and rising production costs are making it increasingly difficult for farmers to stay productive and run profitable enterprises on their farms. Glenneis Kriel asked three experts for tips that could help farmers weather the.