Zambia's dairy and livestock industries are under threat in the drought-ravaged country, with persistent dry spells predicted to drastically affect milk production and pasture for cattle and other animals. Livestock and Fisheries Minister Makozo Chik

With the recent announcement of the roll-out of tuberculosis (TB) vaccine trials, a group of researchers from the University of Cambridge and Penn State University conducted a study on the effect the vaccine could have on cattle. In the early stages

Maltento recently announced that it aimed to transform South Africa's recycling landscape by using black soldier flies to convert agro-processing waste, such as spent grains from the beer industry, into high-performance, nutrient-dense feed. By feedi

There was great excitement as we flew into Cape Town airport recently for the annual Rugby Sevens tournament. Running through arrivals, my grandson stopped in his tracks and pointed at a public phone. “What is this?” he asked, looking at me quizzical

With the aim of making sustainable rural economic growth a priority among communal farming projects, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launched the Agricultural Communal Investment Programme at the Blackburn Spor

Despite many concerns in red meat production circles, the importation of live animals for slaughter from Namibia played a very small role in the South African market. According to Dr Frikkie Maré, CEO of the South Africa's Red Meat Producers' Organis

Baltimore, Maryland, home to the US's largest entry point for agriculture and construction, came to a standstill after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed recently. The event blocked access for ships to the port. According to farm journal AgWeb, t

China, which was previously against the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops, approved the planting of 37 GM maize seeds and 14 GM soya bean seeds in October 2023, in a bid to improve food security and self-sufficiency in the country. In Ma

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This stud was winning awards and attracting top prices, thanks to a quality sire imported from Australia eight years ago. A decision in the early 1980s to import a world-famous Merino ram from Australia has paid dividends for Andries du Toit Pienaar'

What is green financing? Key policy measures around the globe are being implemented to reach Net Zero, where the amount of carbon emitted is equal to that being sequestrated, so that global warming will slow down. Countries around the world have comm

The 27th sale of the wool season followed the downward trend observed in Australia. However, there was still good participation from buying houses, which resulted in an overall sales clearance of 93,8%, according to Cape Wools SA. A total of 8 197 ba

Following a ban of 13 years, South Africa will soon be able to export registered equines directly to the EU again, according to the South African Equine Health and Protocols (SAEHP). This followed the endorsement of EU member states of an amendment t

From 3 April, the inland price of unleaded 93 petrol increased by 65c/ℓ to R24,78/ℓ, while unleaded 95 petrol increased by 67c/ℓ to R25,12/ℓ. Fortunately for farmers, the inland price of diesel only changed minimally: 500 ppm diesel was up 3c/ℓ to R2

The livestock industry plays a pivotal role in South Africa's economy, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation. However, the persistent threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) poses a considerable challenge to the industry. That

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Zambia has banned exports of all-maize related products until it audits the perceived losses after a severe drought swept through the country, leaving over six million people without the staple food. President Hakainde Hichilema has declared the drou

With the South African citrus export season about to ramp up, a new bilateral protocol has been established with the Vietnamese government that will see local oranges in markets in Vietnam. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Develop