Kwanalu Press Releases

Kwanalu calls for formal gazetting of lifting of FMD restrictions

08 May 2026

Kwanalu, The KZN Agricultural Union, welcomes the announcement of the lifting of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Disease Management Area (DMA) restrictions in KwaZulu-Natal by... Read More

Ministers’ Foot and Mouth Disease Strategy falls short

15 Jan 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) has taken note of the national Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Mass Vaccination Strategy presented by the Minister of Agriculture,... Read More

Chronic road conditions threaten KZN’s agricultural sector and food stability

08 Dec 2025

KwaZulu-Natal’s agricultural sector, the second-largest contributor to South Africa’s agricultural GDP, accounting for 21% of agricultural GDP in 2024 (Stats SA), is facing rapidly escalating... Read More

Innovative approach secures Creighton dairy farmer 2025 KZN Young Farmer of the Year title

02 Sep 2025

Creighton-based dairy farmer, Dale Hutton has been awarded the prestigious 2025 KZN Toyota Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year. Hutton’s contemporary, precise approach and responsible... Read More

Kwanalu: FMD response must protect communal lands to commercial corridors

16 Jul 2025

KwaZulu-Natal’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak is tightening its grip on the province’s livestock sector – impacting everyone from rural families selling a single... Read More

International markets at stake: National FMD action needed to protect exports & local market

09 Jun 2025

South Africa’s global trade partners are watching closely as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal continues to escalate. Already, China, the country’s largest... Read More

Livestock leaders call on government to declare Foot & Mouth Disease a disaster

30 May 2025

Click here to read the press release in Afrikaans. Click here to read the press release in Zulu. KwaZulu-Natal Livestock commodity groups have called... Read More

SA Cattle Farmer of the Year shares key advice for emerging beef farmers

27 Nov 2024

A creative and open-minded approach is key to a successful farming enterprise in South Africa, says 2024 Voermol National Cattle Farmer of the Year,... Read More

Kwanalu hosts 25th Annual Congress with a focus on sustainability

18 Sep 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, hosted its 25th Annual Congress on Thursday, 12 September 2024. The event, a highlight on the KZN agricultural annual calendar,... Read More

Mooi River cattle and maize farmer crowned 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year

12 Sep 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, is proud to announce that Mooi River Beefmaster cattle and maize farmer, Guy English, has been awarded the title of... Read More

The quest begins for the 2024 KZN Young Farmer of the Year

21 May 2024

Entries for the annual KZN Kwanalu Young farmer of the Year competition have officially opened as provincial farmers under the age of 40 showcase their... Read More

Green shoots of agriculture offer promise as does Kwanalu Wyre in supporting entrepreneurs and creating jobs in the rural areas of KZN

07 Mar 2024

Hennie Heymans CEO of DHL South Africa, spoke at the GIBS Business School 2024 Foresight meeting about the agriculture sector as a “massive green shoot”... Read More

Lüneberg farmers bags 2023 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer title

15 Sep 2023

KwaZulu-Natal’s Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, proudly announces that Lüneberg timber, maize, soy bean and free range cattle farmer, Heiko Gevers is the 2023 KZN Kwanalu Young... Read More

2023 Kwanalu Congress tackles SA’s political & economic future

15 Sep 2023

The 24th Annual KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu Congress, took place on Thursday, 14 September 2023 at the Pietermaritzburg Royal Agricultural Showgrounds, bringing together influential voices... Read More

Farmers champion arts education through innovative outreach

23 Aug 2023

Farming families from Eston, KwaZulu-Natal have joined hands to bring the joy of arts education to four local schools in the Mkhambathini district in an... Read More

Entries open for the 2023 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year

11 May 2023

The quest for KwaZulu-Natal’s next outstanding young farmer is on as entries open for the 2023 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year competition. ... Read More

NMW increase threatens agricultural sector and jobs says Kwanalu

27 Feb 2023

The announcement of the increased National Minimum Wage by 9.6% for farm workers from 1 March 2023 by the Minister of Employment and Labour on... Read More

Safety tips this festive season

30 Nov 2022

By Freddie van Tonder, Kwanalu Security Desk We are fast approaching the festive season which historically brings with it an increase in criminal... Read More

Kwanalu Land Desk Update

30 Nov 2022

By John Flanagan It has been a busy year for... Read More

A message from our President: PJ Hassard

30 Nov 2022

It has been another hard year for agriculture with a number of large issues affecting the industry as well as individual commodities. However, the early... Read More

Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill

06 Oct 2022

The Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill has been proposed and Kwanalu has submitted its detailed comments to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Developments. ... Read More

Kwanalu’s 23rd Annual Congress

06 Oct 2022

Kwanalu’s annual Congress took place on 15 September, with the theme Adapt to Change, at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg and focused on the... Read More

Tenacious, integrated approach secures farmer esteemed Toyota Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year 2022 title

15 Sep 2022

KwaZulu-Natal’s Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, proudly announces that Macadamia and Banana farmer, Tammy Williams is the 2022 KZN Toyota Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year. ... Read More

Kwanalu calls for cooperation in illegal land invasion case

12 Sep 2022

The KZN Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) and its members in the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality have expressed concern regarding the apparent orchestrated land invasions, trespassing and... Read More

Kwanalu highlights KZN women in business during women’s month

03 Aug 2022

To celebrate, and shine a spotlight on, the achievements and businesses of female entrepreneurs and business owners in KZN’s agricultural and rural sectors, the KZN... Read More

Kwanalu WYRE aims to strengthen rural economy with entrepreneurship

21 Jul 2022

Targeting the chronic unemployment rate in the province by boosting micro-economies within the rural and agricultural areas of Kwa-Zulu Natal, the KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu,... Read More

KZN’s 2022 Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year entries open

30 Jun 2022

The search for an exceptional farmer has begun as the KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, embarks on its annual competition, the Kwanalu Young Farmer of the... Read More

Kwanalu highlights ongoing rural concerns at SAPS rural safety summit

28 Jun 2022

The safety and security of the country’s farmers, farm workers and farm dwellers was brought to the fore in the South African Police Service’s National... Read More

Kwanalu hosts critical municipal property rates act discussion

17 Jun 2022

To address concerns over inconsistencies and irregularities in the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) regarding agricultural and rural sectors, the KZN Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) hosted... Read More

KZN farmers take rural roads, food security into their own hands

26 Apr 2022

Tired of waiting on local government to repair key rural access roads that are crucial to financial livelihoods and sustained food supply in and out... Read More

KZN, EC & FS agriculture unite to find road solutions to food security

21 Apr 2022

The KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, on Wednesday 13 April hosted a high level Roads Impact webinar together with leaders of the province’s Farmer’s and Landowners... Read More

Heavy rainfall, roads closures put strain on KZN’s agricultural sector

21 Apr 2022

The exportation of produce and importation of agricultural related goods has been significantly affected by the recent severe weather conditions in in KwaZulu-Natal, causing major... Read More

Poor state of KZN roads a critical threat to food security and rural safety

21 Apr 2022

The chronic condition of roads and general infrastructure in rural KwaZulu-Natal is stifling food security and economic growth says the KZN Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) reporting... Read More

Foot & mouth disease outbreak: Kwanalu emphasises need for biosecurity and traceability

21 Apr 2022

The KZN Agricultural Union (Kwanalu) has urged all livestock owners to adhere to Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) controls and to implement biosecurity and traceability... Read More

Guinea fowl: a potential macadamia lifeboat for pest control?

21 Apr 2022

The stink bug season, which runs from September to May in South Africa, results in millions of rands’ worth of crop losses for the macadamia... Read More

KZN livestock biosecurity workshop highlights critical need for control measures

21 Apr 2022

Amid rising concerns over the continued outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in the Mtubatuba district, the KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, in partnership with the... Read More

Kwanalu WYRE webinar survey

03 Nov 2021

WYRE, an outcomes-based initiative headed up by Dr Kathy Hurly from Kwanalu was launched earlier this year to provide women and youth in rural entrepreneurship... Read More

Kwanalu answers Ramaphosa’s call for jobs goal with WYRE programme

29 Oct 2021

The official launch of the pioneering Women and Youth in Entrepreneurship (WYRE) programme by Kwanalu, the KZN agricultural union, to equip women and youth in... Read More

Get to know our Women in Agriculture Webinar speakers!

26 Aug 2020

Nicola Weimar: Nicky Weimar, Nedbank’s Chief Economist, was a Senior Economist for the Nedbank group from 2000 to 2019. Soon after receiving her Masters in... Read More

Harry Gwala Agri launches to assist and upskill farmers

12 Sep 2018

Harry Gwala Agri, a non-profit organisation, formed by commercial farmers and supporting partners in the Harry Gwala region of KZN was officially launched on Wednesday,... Read More

KZN stock sales a catalyst for true social change

04 Sep 2018

Amidst the current focus on land in South Africa, here in KwaZulu-Natal there are many examples of transformation by commercial farmers across the province, who... Read More

Farmers encouraged to look for land reform solutions

20 Aug 2018

Land reform, land restitution, expropriation – call it what you may but the issue of transformation in agriculture is a certainty in South Africa –... Read More

Farmers encouraged to remain positive in uncertain times

20 Aug 2018

Following the brutal, and near fatal attack, on his life in 2013, people would not have blamed respected Kwanalu board member and well-known Hluhluwe game... Read More

From subsistance farmer to Kwanalu EXCO thanks to passion

20 Aug 2018

Vice- President of Kwanalu, KwaZulu-Natal cotton farmer ç, who also serves as the Deputy-President of Agri SA, credits his achievements, both in farming and in... Read More

Farmer transformation; from the ground up

31 Jul 2018

A Richmond farmer has embarked on a transformation initiative amongst his long-standing employees by starting a livestock business with them as his way of giving... Read More

KZN farmers taking transformation to the next level

17 Jul 2018

Commercial and developing farmers from the Mooi-Mpofana Municipality and local agricultural stakeholders have come together to form the Upper Midlands Agricultural Transformation Initiative, known as... Read More

Underberg Farmers Association – leading with farming

30 May 2018

Six years ago, the Underberg Farmers Association (UFA) made a conscious decision to integrate and work more closely with their neighbouring small scale farmers. Today... Read More

Future Farmers Day celebrates the future of agriculture

21 Apr 2018

Agricultural students, industry leaders, farmers and agri-businesses came together on Friday, April 20TH 2018, at Cedara Agricultural College for the annual Future Farmers Day to... Read More

AGRISETA visits KZN farms to assess future farmer initiative

23 Feb 2018

Farms in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands played host to delegates from the Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority, AgriSETA, this week in order for the body to... Read More

KZN farmers aid fellow drought-stricken Eastern Cape farmers

25 Oct 2017

Farmers in the Eston, Mid-Illovo and Richmond areas of KwaZulu-Natal have been praised by the President of Agri Eastern Cape, Doug Stern, for the “overwhelming... Read More

KZN farmers rally together to ensure uninterrupted milk supply

03 Oct 2017

Farmers from Creighton, Ixopo and Donnybrook, known as the “milk-bowl” of KwaZulu-Natal because of the high quantities of milk produced in the area, have rallied... Read More

Umvoti farmers do Kwanalu proud

27 Jul 2017

Once again demonstrating the resilience and generosity KZN farmers are renowned for, a group of Umvoti farmers have reached out to their Eastern Cape counterparts... Read More

Midlands farmers’ initiative tackles transformation head-on

20 Jul 2017

Farmers, both developing and commercial, local agricultural stakeholders and businesses from the greater Mooi-Mpofana farming area in the KZN Midlands, with the support of the ... Read More

The future of farming looks bright

10 May 2017

Future Farmers, the KZN-based agricultural training initiative celebrated its 11th anniversary at Cedara Agricultural College on Friday, 5th May. An eager audience of passionate farmers,... Read More

Farmers drive drought relief initiatives in Northern KZN

13 Jun 2016

Farmers are much more than just food producers, they are the working cogs that turn the wheel and, in many cases the glue that binds... Read More

Farmers drive drought relief initiatives in northern KZN

13 Jun 2016

Farmers are much more than just food producers, they are the working cogs that turn the wheel and, in many cases the glue that binds... Read More

Kwanalu farmer donates 800 bales to struggling farmers

25 May 2016

In an exceptional display of generosity, a KwaZulu-Natal farmer has come to the aid of his fellow farmers suffering from the crippling drought. JJ van... Read More

Agricultural internships supported by Kwanalu members

29 Mar 2016

Kwanalu members Peter and Sandy Ward, who are dairy farmers in Mooi River, provide a unique opportunity for young aspiring farmers, offering them mentorship and... Read More

Kwanalu members go the extra mile for farm school

19 Feb 2016

When Kwanalu members, Riem and Carol Scheuer married in 1989, rather than a conventional wedding gift, Carol’s new mother-law, Lettie Scheuer, gave her a small... Read More

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