Karoo lamb GI gains traction, strengthening export outlook and local integrity
Although the GI registration was finalised in late 2023, the current phase in 2025 is about implementation.
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SA expands foot-and-mouth vaccination as Karoo remains under watch
Local farming organisations have encouraged producers to adopt stronger biosecurity protocols while awaiting possible vaccination.
How agritourism brings economic diversification through farming experiences
Where boreholes run dry, a sunset supper shared around a fire still nourishes something vital.
Balancing fracking and farming in the southern karoo
Shale gas exploration offers quick‑paying jobs and tax revenue, but possibly at the cost of an irreplaceable agricultural foundation.
Starlink vs SKA: Satellite internet sparks debate over radio astronomy in the Karoo
Starlink’s signals come from above, rendering ground-based protections insufficient.
How cycles of drought forged an adaptive Karoo farming ethos
Drought is not an anomaly in the Karoo. It's an ancient, recurring, and relentless cycle.
Karoo Winter Wool Festival returns to Middelburg this July
The festival will offer hands-on experiences ranging from spinning and knitting to sustainable farming practices.