The battle against Foot and Mouth Disease I How Telehandlers are transforming south African Agriculture

The battle against Foot and Mouth Disease I How Telehandlers are transforming south African Agriculture

Web version    Forward     New Guide Empowers Kenyan Communities to Mobilize Climate Action Resources       A new guide published by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR‑ICRAF) promises to help Kenyan local governments and communities bridge the gap between climate ambition and resources. Read more

Versatile workhorses: how telehandlers are transforming South African agriculture In a sector where productivity and reliability are paramount, South African farmers are increasingly turning to multipurpose machinery to meet growing demands. Among these, telehandlers—particularly the Faresin range—are fast becoming essential assets on farms across the country. Read more

Water: The Overlooked Key in South Africa's Battle Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to cast a long shadow over South Africa's agricultural economy, jeopardising trade relations, disrupting rural livelihoods, and threatening the future of the livestock industry. While current control measures have traditionally relied on vaccination and movement restrictions, experts now argue that a broader, more proactive biosecurity strategy—with water sanitation at its core—may hold the key to mitigating outbreaks before they begin. Read more

North West Province Veterinary Services Team on High Alert Following New Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Reports Veterinary authorities in South Africa's North West Province have raised the alarm following the detection of multiple new outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in several parts of the region. Read more

South Africa Urged to Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Rising Disease Threats The importance of biosecurity in safeguarding South Africa's agricultural future took center stage at the National Biosecurity Summit 2025, held at the University of Pretoria today. Speaking at the event, Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa ( Agbiz), called for urgent, focused action to reinforce the country's biosecurity systems as threats to animal and plant health grow more severe. Read more

From Soil to KOO Baked Beans: The Journey of Small White Beans Taking South African Market by Storm Beans, including Baked Beans, have quietly become a staple in South African households, ranking as a top-five protein source after poultry, beef and veal, pork, and mutton/lamb. Affordable, nutritious, and versatile, these legumes—particularly the small  white bean—have been riding a wave of popularity driven by changing dietary preferences and increased demand for plant-based foods. Read more

Smart Irrigation: How Automation Is Revolutionizing Water Use in AgricultureEfficient water use is now a critical concern in agriculture due to increasing water scarcity and climate variability. Where previously farmers relied on intuition and fixed schedules for crop irrigation, automation powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in a new era of precision farming—optimizing water usage, improving yields, lowering costs, and enhancing sustainability. Read more

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