Agriculture
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International judges for wine and brandy at Veritas Awards
International and local judges examine entries for the Veritas Awards, South Africa’s oldest and most authoritative wine competition, now in its 36th year.
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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.
