Legal Threat Could Derail South Africa’s National FMD Vaccine Rollout
The Department of Agriculture says its national plan to contain Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is now under threat. This comes after three agricultural...
John Steenhuisen Appoints New Veterinary Council to Lead Until 2029 Sub-headline:
A new Veterinary Council will take office on 1 February 2026, following formal appointments by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.
The council’s three-year term will run...
R19m Irrigation Scheme Revival Aims to Fight Poverty in Eastern Cape
The Department of Agriculture is investing over R19 million to revive irrigation schemes and support rural farming in the province.
The Eastern Cape government has...
New R21.9m Ngqamakhwe Agricultural Offices to Serve Mnquma Villages
What is happening?
The Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works, Infrastructure and Human Settlements, Siphokazi Lusithi, is officially handing over newly upgraded Agricultural Offices in...
Sheep Farmers in Bizana Supported by Department of Agriculture
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, based in Bizana, has extended much-needed support to the Zamelizwe Farmers Association following the association’s recent purchase of...
