Agriculture
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Beaufort West battles water crisis after storm destroys main pipeline
Beaufort West remains in emergency four days after flooding destroyed main water pipeline, forcing 12 schools to close affecting 9 400 learners.
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Free State still battling foot-and-mouth disease with 191 active cases
More than a year after foot-and-mouth disease was first confirmed in the Free State, the province is still battling active infections, with the number of confirmed cases now standing at 795.
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UFS alumnus recognised for research on maize
University of the Free State plant breeding graduate has been named among the world’s top agri-food pioneers for his work improving seed systems and farmers’ livelihoods across Asia and Africa.
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Scorching summer pushes French wine harvest to new historic low
France expects wine production to drop 6% to less than 34 million hectolitres, marking the poorest harvest in roughly 70 years.
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Unseasonable heat, dry winter leave Western Cape dams much lower than last year
Unseasonable September heat compounds Western Cape water woes as dam levels drop 17% below last year following driest winter on record.
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Government pledges drought support as El Niño threatens summer rainfall
Minister pledges government support as weather service warns of below-normal summer rainfall linked to El Niño climate pattern returning.
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El niño update: SAWS predicts frequent heatwaves and regional water scarcity
SAWS warns a historic El Niño combined with global warming could make 2027 the hottest year ever, bringing severe heatwaves and drought risks to SA.
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Veediefstaleenheid ondersoek diefstal van 45 skape naby Steynsrus
Die Heilbron-veediefstal- en bedreigde-spesies-eenheid ondersoek die diefstal van 45 skape op ‘n plaas naby Steynsrus.
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Investigations continue into lameness cases among kudu at Addo Park
Veterinary authorities continue to investigate the underlying cause of lameness among kudu in the Addo.
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‘Hemelse’ bessiekonfyt die beste by SA Preserveerkampioenskappe
Kaapse koffiewinkel se handgemaakte bessiekonfyt die wenner uit 700 inskrywings by die tweede jaarlikse SA Preserveerkampioenskappe.
