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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
South Africa likely to have produced second-largest corn crop this year
South African farmers may have produced the second-biggest corn crop on record in 2025 as the country experienced good rains earlier in the year.
Friday, November 14, 2025
South African university unveils groundbreaking research on sustainable feed for native chickens
The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa continues to advance pioneering research aimed at tackling sustainability and food security challenges across southern Africa.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
South African experts: 'Stray livestock pose other, bigger risks'
By law, livestock straying untended in South Africa's public spaces are supposed to be removed by their owners or, failing this, removed and safely impounded by other lawfully authorised and obligated persons.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
South Africa held "hostage" by broken system on FMD woes - Agriculture Minister
South Africa cannot continue managing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks with outdated structures and fragmented authority, hoping a patchwork of short-term measures will deliver long-term stability, said John Steenhuisen, Minister of A ...
Monday, July 21, 2025
South African advocacy group raises concerns over renewed chicken imports from Brazil
The resumption of chicken imports from Brazil to South Africa after a bird flu ban comes with a concerning caveat, according to the local advocacy group FairPlay movement.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
South African meat traders welcome resumption of poultry meat imports from Brazil
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) in South Africa on Monday (July 14) welcomed the formal resolution of the temporary suspension on poultry imports from Brazil.
Friday, July 4, 2025
South Africa reports H5N1 bird flu on poultry farms
South Africa has reported the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on two poultry farms, as stated by the World Organisation (WOAH) for Animal Health on July 2.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
South Africa-based Astral Foods allowed to vaccinate broilers against HPAI
Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods has been granted a permit by South Africa's Department of Agriculture (DoA) to vaccinate one of its broiler breeding flocks against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Monday, June 23, 2025
South African partially ends import ban on poultry from Brazil
South Africa has announced a partial lifting of the import ban on poultry and poultry product imports from Brazil.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Mexico and South Africa expected to increase corn production in 2025/26
Corn production in Mexico and South Africa is forecast to rise in the 2025/26 season, according to reports from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) attachés in Mexico City and Pretoria.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
South Africa's dairy industry set for growth amid economic improvements
South Africa's dairy industry is expected to grow as economic conditions improve, according to the latest research by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Friday, January 31, 2025
South African poultry industry to adopt export-driven growth strategy
South Africa's poultry sector intends to, under the leadership of Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, pursue an export-driven growth strategy to advance the South African economy.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
South Africa capable of capitalising on Algeria's demand for beef, according to beef supplier
Beefmaster Group, a South Africa-based beef product supplier to the Middle East and Far East, on December 19 said South Africa's red meat industry was poised to capitalise on Algeria's appetite for high-quality beef and lamb, particularly g ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
Regional push for climate-smart livestock production in South Africa gains momentum
The Centre for the Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is collaborating with the World Bank to train farmers in Southern Africa on climate-smart livestock production, aiming to promote sustai ...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
South Africa approves import permits for genetically engineered US corn
South Africa has announced it will issue import permits for genetically engineered (GE) white and yellow corn from the US following a 22% drop in local production caused by a mid-summer drought.

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