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2026<\/strong><\/p>

KZN MEC launches cotton planting season in Jozini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

126 diptanks stocked and a bull donated : KZN hands over dipping chemicals and genetics boost to farmers outside Vryheid<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa supports livestock farmers with dipping chemicals , bull donation and road rehabilitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

World food day in KwaZulu-Natal Highlights food security, household gardens and climate resilient farming<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Multi-Planting season highlights need for EI Nino preparedness<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Revitalised Bhambanana Abattoir to boost communal farmers and rural economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

After 14 years of frustration, Bhambanana Abattoir brings slaughter services closer to Jozini’s rural farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

500 mp permits issued across KZN as province moves to grow new agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Launches Hemp Seed Multiplication Programme to Boost Agricultural Growth and Job Creation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Fertile ‘Promised Land’ soil prepared as KZN launches 2026\/27 planting season amid El Nino warning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Launches 2026 Multi-Planting Season to Boost Food Production and Support Small-Scale Farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Food security drive takes root in Ulundi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Madlopha-Mthethwa pays tribute to senior citizens as the true custodians of the soil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Annual Agricultural Research Summit at Cedara Highlights Research and Innovation for KwaZulu-Natal Farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Taking Parliament to the People Highlights Agricultural Priorities in Amajuba District<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Extension practitioner for every ward and planting inputs \u2013 KZN MEC\u2019s promise to farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Sugar Milling Operations Resume After Wage Dispute Disrupts KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga Growers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC Visits Impendle Projects Supporting Young Farmers and Cooperatives.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Invites Farmers to Support Argricultural Graduates Through Development Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Closes In On FMD Vaccination Target<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC to visit KZN family after two men die from rabies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN FMD vaccination drive reaches 1.7 million cattle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Department Steps Up Support for Farmers as Animal Health Remains a Priority<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

uMzinyathi FMD Vaccination Drive Reaches 44,000 Cattle as KwaZulu Natal Strengthens livestock protection<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agri nears 80% Foot-and Mouth vaccination goal.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kusukunyelwe elinye igciwane elihlasela imfuyo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Engages Farmers in eMpangeni on Food Security and Sustainable Farming.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Nears Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Target as Nine Districts Complete First Round<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Vaccinates More Than 1.5 Million Cattle in Major Fight Against Foot and Mouth Disease<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Opens 2027\/2028 Funding Opportunities for Farmers and Agricultural Graduates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN steps up FMD vaccination drive with mop-up campaign.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Nkandla gets a new Agriculture offices to boost local farming<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

R31.7 million DARD offices open in Nkandla, creating jobs and expanding support for farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Dip-tank challenges tackled in KZN FMD fight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Over 1000 pets receive rabies vaccination in Durban South<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

How this KZN agricultural advisor is bringing tech to rural fields<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kzn vaccinates over 50 000 animals in five days<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN agriculture gets R2.8 billion budget – youth mechanisation and FMD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

How this KZN agricultural advisor is bringing tech to rural fields<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Unused KZN School transformed into a thriving 16 hectare farm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Ilanga Newspaper 06 July 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Isolezwe Newspaper 10 July 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture shines at Premiers Excellence Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

R1.5 million peanut butter factory handed over to KZN Entrepreneur – and 60 women are reaping the rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN reaches one million cattle vaccinated against foot and mouth disease<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Over 13 000 cattle received FMD vaccine in Impendle, KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

All diary cattle have received FMD vaccine in kzn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

uNGqongqoshe uhole uhlelo lokutshalwa kwezihlahla zezithelo eMzinyathi District ngenhloso yokwandisa umkhiqizo wokudla nokulwisana nokuguquka kwesimo sezulu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN ramps up fight against Foot and Mouth Disease<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN agriculture ramps up support for women farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture department says FMD vaccination programme is working<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

kaMadlopha-Mthethwa leads frontline fight against FMD in Harry Gwala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Makhathini Irrigation Scheme revitalisation set to boost Agriculture and create jobs in Northern KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

R1.8M injection for Pongola Farmers as KZN drives rural revival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC pleased with the arrival of Dollvet FMD vaccines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

R60M boost transforms rural farming future for Jozini community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Ube impumelelo umcimbi wokuhalalisela abalimi besiFazane abenze kahle kwezoLimo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

We have a group of ageing farmers, we need young ones \u2013 KZN MEC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN deploying 45 teams to vaccinate 2.45 million cattle in massive FMD Campaign<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Farmer Support applicants receive agricultural inputs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC expands One Home One Garden Programme to Churches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Controversial levy to help fund fight against FMD in uMngeni<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Plan to rid SA of Foot and Mouth Disease to be phased over 10 years, says Steenhuisen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2025<\/strong><\/p>

Eleven KZN Farmers to get commercial farms via government initiative<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Audit-reveals-hundreds-of-hijacked-state-properties-in-KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC for Agriculture tells Kings to open land for business and jobs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Hands in the soil: KZN tackles hunger in uThukela<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli launches 2025 Multi-planting Season to combat hunger and revitalise rural areas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Multi-planting Season to promote KZN sustainable agriculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Indigenous foods can alleviate poverty and food insecurity, says KZN MEC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Jozini farmers celebrate new market access for dry beans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Wrap around<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Wrap around 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture MEC urges youth to embrace farming amid climate change and trade challenges<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN invests in tech to tackle hunger and climate change<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN ageing farmers not passing skills to younger generation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Tackling the pressing challenges faced by KwaZulu-Natal Farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Surge in stock theft leads to 18 arrests in KZN operation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN MEC honours trailblazers at Influential Women and Artes Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN ramps up food gardens and FMD control efforts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN dairy farmers and Agriculture Department join forces to tackle Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kubanjwe umbuthano ngesifo samatele<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Ukubambisana emnyangweni nakubalimi ngokuvala amatele emapulazini emikhiqizo yobisi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN MEC calls on churches to start food gardens to fight hunger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agri MEC calls for more food gardens, better service delivery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN farmers sell livestock after four-year FMD ban<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease Confirmed in Four Provinces<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN MEC Urges Fast-Tracking of Key Ndwedwe Projects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Tractor rollout powers up struggling KZN farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN farmers concerned about the impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease on dairy sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

New generation, new struggles: young farmers fight on<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN FMD update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KARAN Beef suspends cattle intake after FMD outbreak at feedlot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN female entrepreneur revolutionises South Coast agriculture with mushroom farming<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Progress in combating foot-and-mouth disease in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2 000 hectares of land handed over to KZN community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Small-holder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal receive vital boost through new Jozini Programme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kube yinjabulo bethweswa imiyezane kowezolimo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Foot and Mouth Disease Press Briefing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Steenhuisen acknowledges significance of Traditional Leaders at Imbizo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Minister of Agriculture meets King Misuzulu to tackle Foot and Mouth Disease in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2024<\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture critical for KZN economy – Premier Ntuli<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Efforts to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease in KZN intensify<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Youth off to US To become ‘weather and climate change warriors’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

New farming techniques to tackle hunger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN launches Multi-planting Season to fight poverty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Transform the agricultural sector, new Agribusiness Development Agency board members urged<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Veldfires devastate KZN farms, damage key research station<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN farmers lament plight after destructive veldfires<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

uNgqongqoshe wezoLimo eKZN uzobuyisa izingadi ezikoleni<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Summit confronts urgent climate challenges in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Premier Ntuli unveils new Cabinet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN farmers to benefit from land set aside for communal projects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Boost for KZN farms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Govt boosts struggling uMsinga farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture introduces unique branding marks to stamp out stock theft<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Amajuba farmers get boost – Brahman Bulls to improve cattle profits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2023<\/strong><\/p>

Programme to boost KZN cannabis industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Game-changer for farmers: KZN govt. and Karan Beef join forces<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Protect KZN’s agriculture industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kuvela amathuba omsebenzi ngomthunzi wezinkukhu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Cream of KZN Govt crop launches Planting Season<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Vaccination drive in KZN to combact the resurgence of Rabies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Agriculture MEC encourages planting of vegetable gardens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Bakers in a fix as Avian flu affects supply of eggs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Zuma eager to build on a promising start<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development celebrates deep rooted indegenous crops<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Bagqugquzelwe ukugoma izilwane kuqwashiswa ngamarabi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture and Rural Development appoints Zibusiso Dlamini as its new HOD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Climate Change – Everyone must Act Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Community farmers get a cattle donation to boost herd genetics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Father struggles with child’s death following dog bite<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Fire – Farmers appeal for Feed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kuqokwe inhloko entsha kowezolimo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Vaccinate all pets, Rabies on the rise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Rabies outbreak fear in eThekwini with dog population topping 150 000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kugqugquzelwa ukugonywa kwezinja EKZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Young people invited to participate in developing agricultural industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN Agriculture Department launches initiative to help farmers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC Zuma reveals big Agri budget moves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Umnyango weseka ikhwelo lokuba abalimi bangacishelwa ugesi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Residents urged to grow their own food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

All communities need to have a garden to ease burden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KwaZulu-Natal farmers battling rising costs have received Government support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Zuma dishes out seeds of hope in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN MEC shares major plans for 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Super Zuma to address stock theft in KwaZulu-Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Cattle branding to help curb stock theft in KZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

MEC wants more youth in Agriculture sector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Uzibophezele ukuqeda isihlava sokubulawa kwabalimi eKZN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN DARD welcomes new MEC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

KZN gets two new MECs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Livestock Indaba Roadshow Phase 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2022<\/strong><\/p>

ILANGA wrap – 21-23 July 2022 – 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

ILANGA wrap – 21-23 July 2022 – 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Mandela Day – KZN Agriculture and Rural Development MEC helps repaint school and plants vegetables<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Media Clippings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

2021<\/strong><\/p>

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