A big concern for the livestock value chain as FMD outbreaks persist
Breaking news on the domestic market is that Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) announced her decision to suspend all movement...
Understanding coccidiosis in poultry
It may be difficult to know exactly who came first; the chicken or the Coccidia species. However, it can be said with certainty that...
How to Identify Poisonous Mushrooms
Mushroom hunting is a popular hobby that has stood the test of time. It’s a great way to enjoy nature but can also be...
Kiambu farm in Kenya to be first to get certified for food safety compliance
Belmont Farm of Beyond Fruits Limited, a vegetable farm in Limuru, Kiambu County has become the first individual horticulture producer in Kenya to get...
Historic funding to expand roll-out of first-ever malaria vaccine in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the launch by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, of the landmark opportunity for countries to apply for funding to...
Pampoenboere alumni support complaints against decay
Saai, a family farming network, lodged complaints at the Potchefstroom police station against the North-West Department of Agriculture, the Department of Public Works and...
Health and safety managers are in high demand in South Africa
Why business owners are taking occupational health and safety more seriously now than ever before. In the next five years, inspectors from the government’s...
Hundreds of school children in Zambia receiving meals to improve education
Villagers in Katongo, Zambia have received better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, a U.S-based development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco,...
Cape Town environmental film festival to showcase link between our eating habits and climate...
Local food awareness organisation ProVeg South Africa will host a two-week-long environmental film festival to educate, enlighten and entertain viewers about the link between...
Kwanalu highlights ongoing rural concerns at SAPS rural safety summit
The safety and security of the country’s farmers, farm workers and farm dwellers was brought to the fore in the South African Police Service’s...