Agriculture
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Western Cape dam levels show mixed fortunes amid erratic winter rainfall
Cape Town is facing renewed water security concerns as dam levels supplying the city have dropped below last year’s levels, despite the province being hit by devastating floods in May and June.
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Free State police open inquest into young farmworker’s death
SAPS in the Free State’s Gariep Dam area opened an inquest docket for investigation following the tragic death of a young farmworker.
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Government ends monopoly on foot and mouth disease vaccines
Farmers can now vaccinate their cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease following a settlement between Minister of Agriculture and agriculture representatives.
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Improved water quality offers hope for Milnerton Lagoon, but concerns remain
Milnerton Lagoon restoration shows progress as improved water quality, returning marine life and fewer odour complaints point to environmental recovery.
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Four UFS academics in the running for South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’
Four academics from the University of the Free State are among the nominees of this year’s South32 Awards, otherwise known as the Science Oscars.
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North West farmer fined after 23 undocumented workers arrested
A farm owner was issued with an admission of guilt fine, and 23 undocumented foreign nationals allegedly in his employment arrested in the Vorstershoop area.
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Soektog na sesde persoon in Vaalrivier duur voort; rede vir bootramp ondersoek
Daar word steeds gesoek na die sesde persoon, wat vermoedelik verdrink het, ná ‘n selfgemaakte boot op die Vaalrivier omgeslaan het. Die liggame van vyf ander is gevind.
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Steenhuisen includes the youth’s voices in paving the way for agriculture
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is set to place young farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs at the centre of a high-level industry discussion.
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El Niño se skadu hang oor somergewasse
El Niño se skadu hang oor somergewasse en beïnvloed boere se beplanning om somergewasse aan te plant in die komende somerreënvalgebied
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Durbanville winery claims top honours at 25th Investec Trophy Wine Show
Diemersdal Estate won the Champion Winemaker award and South Africa’s Best Performing Winery title for 2026 at the Investec Trophy Wine Show.
