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South African farmers are under increasing financial pressure as the sector grapples with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), high input...
South Africa’s red meat industry has no shortage of plans, structures or committed people, yet weak coordination, inadequate fundi...
South Africa is heading into the 2026–27 summer crop season on a much better footing than in previous difficult drought years, wit...
A vitamin D analog may help break down pancreatic cancer’s protective defenses, potentially making tumors more vulnerable to chemo...
A 30-year forestry experiment in Australia found that heavily thinned mountain ash forests grew unusually large trees while recove...
A two-year randomized clinical trial involving 493 adults with overweight or obesity found that diet soft drinks were essentially...
The in-calf Ankole heifer Queen Arusha (NANK23 001) sold for R6,4 million at the Ntaba Nyoni & Friends auction at Phala Phala near...
After eight generations of diverse farming on this spread in the Camdeboo area of the Eastern Cape Karoo, Chris Marais and Julienn...
Livestock competitions, outdoor demonstrations and youth skills development drew visitors to the opening day of Nampo Alfa, but di...
The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destro...
Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster...
Vitamin C may do more than support the immune system. In a phase 2 trial of people with precancerous or low risk blood cancers, da...
The all-new Caravelle recently made history as Volkswagen’s first local hybrid vehicle. It’s a definite step-up from its predecess...
Stringent biosecurity measures and widespread vaccination compliance have enabled Nampo Alfa to host one of its largest livestock...
Effective poultry biosecurity is built on layers of protection, with each one helping to keep pathogens away from birds. Disease p...
Lower feed costs and improved grazing are bringing relief to South Africa’s livestock farmers, but better production conditions ar...
A new protective fabric boosted strawberry yields by as much as 3.56 times while blocking insects and still allowing sunlight, rai...
People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small pr...
People who followed the MIND diet more closely showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss over time, with the stronge...
Celebrating 13 years of partnership, the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge honoured South Africa’s national heritag...
John Deere is expanding its offering across Africa and the Middle East with its new 3E Series compact utility tractors, a range de...
A new partnership between Agrico and Absa makes it easier for qualifying clients to finance Agrico centre pivot irrigation systems...
South Africa’s growing avocado crop faces a tougher marketing environment this season as heavy competition in the EU squeezes pric...
Five promising blueberry selections are moving through evaluation and deployment in Southern Africa. At Fall Creek Connect in Paar...
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