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- Sterkstroom business gets R5 million abattoir to boost jobs
In early August, Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe officially handed over a fully equipped rural abattoir valued at over R5 million to local business Man Buy & Braai in Sterkstroom. Read more » - Navigating the legal landscape for emerging poultry farmers
Emerging poultry farmers face a host of legal, environmental, and practical challenges. Poultry nutritionist Dr Sipokazi Nyeleka spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the complexities of starting and running a compliant and sustainable poultry enterprise. Read more » - Agri players split on new labelling regulations for meat alternatives
The Department of Agriculture’s (the department) newly published regulations on the sale and labelling of meat alternative (analogue) products have prompted a sharp divide among agricultural stakeholders, with farmer advocacy groups and industry leaders expressing strongly opposing views. Read more » - Charting new markets and navigating risks in the table grape industry
Navigating market risk and embracing innovation were central themes at the Table Talk: Grape Conversations event, held in Paarl in the Western Cape on Friday. Read more » - Feeding garden birds to help them survive the winter
During the warmer months, birds have access to plentiful seeds, fruit, and insects, so supplementary feeding is unnecessary. It’s also an important time for fledglings to learn how to forage. However, in winter, when food sources are scarce, feeding your garden birds helps them survive the harsh conditions. Read more » - Consumer concerns about pig welfare can’t be ignored
Animal welfare has become one of the greatest challenges facing the pork industry – not just on farms but across the entire value chain. Read more » - Porsche Cayenne GTS lives large in a changing world
The Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé shatters SUV stereotypes, delivering thrilling performance and an intoxicating V8 soundtrack. This powerhouse proves that a practical family vehicle can indeed be a dynamic, purist-pleasing driver’s car. Read more » - Agriculture boosts SA economy despite disease setbacks and uneven recovery
Despite persistent challenges caused by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza, South Africa’s agriculture sector was the strongest performer in the country’s otherwise struggling economy, recording the highest growth of any sector in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Read more » - Diversification can protect pig farmers in volatile market
Amid rising input costs and market volatility, South African pig farmers are facing a harsh financial climate. But at the PigX2 conference held in Pretoria this week, experts urged producers to remain focused, diversify income streams, and adopt disciplined risk management strategies to stay afloat. Read more » - Working to the benefit of farmers
The Red Meat Producers’ Organisation works on behalf of red meat producers to ultimately improve their sustainability. Read more »
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