Confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at the Addo Elephant National Park has triggered urgent calls for unified intervention across SA's conservation and agricultural sectors. Two kudu have now tested positive, triggering fears the…
Dairy co-operative Samilco, representing 200 farmers across the Eastern and Western Cape, is taking on processor giant Lactalis SA over cumulative raw milk price cuts, appealing to the Competition Commission over unsustainable margins.
Following a steep increase driving petrol prices over R30 a litre, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African government is considering relief measures to assist motorists and struggling farmers.
The Eastern Cape agriculture department is investing R7m in a mega piggery in Ncise village near Mthatha to produce at least 1,000 pigs annually and boost local meat processing capacity.
Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertiliser prices for farmers
Statistics SA reports lowest food inflation rate in 14 months, but agriculture minister warns farmers are under pressure
Early estimates indicate 10%–12% of the Eastern Cape crop may be affected
The government has given in to farming industry pressure, gazetting a scheme allowing farmers to vaccinate animals voluntarily.
Eastern Cape has drawn on past successes and expanded capacity to confront the spread of foot-and-mouth disease
Targeted national vaccination strategy is being rolled out
