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Lower food prices today cannot hide the heavy operational burdens our producers face due to escalating energy costs, says agriculture minister John Steenhuisen.

Steenhuisen warns record-high fuel prices threaten SA’s agricultural sector

Statistics SA reports lowest food inflation rate in 14 months, but agriculture minister warns farmers are under pressure

Ernest Mabuza

Farmers who vaccinate privately will pay for vaccines and veterinary services, while the state continues to fund vaccinations for farmers who choose not to go private. File photo.

Government gives in to farmer calls on foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations

The government has given in to farming industry pressure, gazetting a scheme allowing farmers to vaccinate animals voluntarily.

Tara Roos

11/04/2026. Outgoing DA leader, John Steenhuisen talking to the media before the start of the DA Federal Congress at Gallergher Convention Centre. Picture: Masi Losi

DA CONFERENCE 2026

Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen says he is leaving the DA intact

Steenhuisen says the outcome of the DA federal congress will have an impact of the GNU

Hajra Omarjee

A worker injects cows at a farm as South Africa battles a widespread outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

FMD outbreak reaches all provinces, with almost 1,000 cases reported

Targeted national vaccination strategy is being rolled out

Tara Roos