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Eswatini Cracks Down on Foot and Mouth Disease with Emergency Containment Measures

BY SIKHONA SIBANDZE & SIBUSISIWE NDZIMANDZE Mbabane — The Kingdom of Eswatini has ramped up its emergency response to a serious Foot…

Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Hits Eswatini, Triggers National Livestock Emergency

By: Sibandze Sikhona and Sibusisiwe Ndzimandze Mbabane, Eswatini — The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a national call for vigilance and…

New Pig Breeding Facility Opens Doors for Rural Farmers

BY SIKHULILE DLAMINI Eswatini has officially launched the Mpisi Pig Breeding Station — a modern nucleus farm designed to boost…

Funding Exists on Paper’: Small Farmers Demand Real Access to Support

Manzini – While the Government continues to amplify its narrative around support for smallholder farmers through various initiatives and financial…

Empowered Women, Empowered Nation: Government Backs Women Farmers with Markets, Tech and Funding

BY SIKHULILE DLAMINI Sidvokodvo – The 2024 Women Farmer of the Year Competition culminated in a spirited celebration of agricultural…

Eswatini Takes Lead in Combating Animal Diseases at Key Regional Summit

BY SIKHULILE DLAMINI Eswatini proudly hosted the 12th Regional Steering Committee (RSC12) meeting for the Global Framework for the Progressive…

A E40 million Game-Changer for Fish Farming in Eswatini

MALKERNS – Eswatini’s fish farming industry has received a transformative boost with the launch of the state-of-the-art Aquaculture Research &…

Eswatini’s Poultry Crisis: Why Small-Scale Farmers Must Take Control – Mashwama Speaks Out

By: NOXOLO DLAMINI MANZINI – Small-scale poultry farmers in Eswatini are missing out on a golden opportunity—and veteran poultry processor…

START FEEDLOT BUSINESS WITH 20 CATTLE, SAYS EADF

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI NHLANGANO – Many farmers in Eswatini perceive starting a feedlot with 20 cattle as a costly and…

Stop Mixing Your Pig Feed with Chop (Umhhungu)

BY: NOXOLO DLAMINI MANZINI – Pig farmers in Eswatini have been urged to stop mixing traditional leftovers, commonly known as…