Agriculture
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First human Shamonda virus case detected in France
French health authorities confirm first human Shamonda virus case in severely immunocompromised patient who died, but say no public health risk exists.
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Kroonstad area still top of FS list after latest foot-and-mouth case update
The Kroonstad State Veterinary Area, which falls under the Moqhaka Municipality, has recorded 127 confirmed cases, the highest figure among the areas listed.
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African Swine Fever outbreak confirmed in Villiersdorp
TWK issues urgent outbreak alert after confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Villiersdorp
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South Africa’s vanishing farmland: When development threatens food security
As productive agricultural land disappears beneath developments, a question emerges: what happens when a nation runs out of ground to grow food?
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Early vineyard conditions point to promising 2027 wine grape harvest
Early vineyard conditions across South Africa’s wine regions are encouraging, with good reserves and sufficient water for a promising 2027 grape harvest.
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Premier Group rejects Competition Commission’s claim pertaining to violation of merger conditions
Premier and Rhodes Food Group also allegedly failed to disclose information about the meditated closure of Tulbagh fruit-canning.
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Wagyu beef sector attracts investment and boosts exports in Western Cape
The rapid growth of the South African Wagyu industry, has combined world-class genetics with local farming expertise to produce a premium beef.
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R52m Virginia poultry project left in ruins
The Virginia Mega Poultry Project in Matjhabeng, despite R52 million investment, failed to deliver jobs and sustainable infrastructure.
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Another raid on Reitz biscuit factory nets 24 undocumented foreigner workers
Reitz factory back in the spotlight following the arrest of 24 undocumented foreign nationals, just two months after nine were arrested during an operation.
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Diplomatic row with US threatens Western Cape export jobs, warns Exporters
Business group warns diplomatic standoff between South Africa and United States threatens Western Cape export jobs as trade values drop 16%.
