Limit the spread of bluetongue June 2023 Bluetongue disease is a non-contagious, insect-borne, viral disease in ruminants, mainly sheep and less frequently cattle. The virus does not affect humans, but the disease is caused by viruses transmitted by insects. According to vetlink.co.za, outbreaks of bluetongue can result in significant losses due to the impact on
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Helping farmers to grow June 2023 Two new faces have joined Grain SA to contribute to the Farmer Development Programme (FDP). Phumzile Ngcobo (34) is the assistant regional manager for Region 29 and Lehlohonolo Bakwa (21), an intern in the communications department at the head office in Pretoria, will ensure the programme receives exposure on
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Corner Post June 2023 Farming is not about owning land, but about having the right skills and knowledge. You also need to be passionate, patient and able to persevere despite adversities,’ says Samuel Moloi (52), who farms in the Fouriesburg area. Samuel got interested in farming as a young boy. His father was a farm
Agriculture part of SA’s road to recovery June 2023 Agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 9,7 billion people by 2050. Healthy sustainable and inclusive food systems are critical to achieve the world’s development goals. In March 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa said
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26 May 2023 NAMPO! ONCE AGAIN AN EXAMPLE OF INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURE IN 2023 NAMPO 2023, which was presented last week by Grain SA near Bothaville in the Free State, was the NAMPO of old that the agricultural community of South Africa has come to know and appreciate over the past 55 years. With
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