Suspect Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)? Report it immediately to your local State Veterinarian. Share the location and symptoms, and do not move affected animals. Early reporting helps protect livestock, farmers and communities. #GrowingGautengTogether #OfficialGDARD

Join us on 16 October 2026 as we commemorate #WorldFoodDay theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” The focus will be on reviewing and validating the Gauteng Food and Nutrition Security Strategy to strengthen food security for all. #GDARD #FoodSecurity #GrowingGautengTogether

NO DOCUMENTS, NO MOVEMENT. * Have valid movement permits. * Carry completed Section 6 and Section 8 forms. * Ensure animals are properly identified and branded. * Follow all roadblock instructions. #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARD #GautengAgriculture #FoodSecurity

Join us on 16 October for #WorldFoodDay2026 under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” Stakeholders will review the draft Gauteng Food and Nutrition Security Strategy to build a more inclusive and resilient food system. #GDARD #FoodSecurity

GDARD successfully hosted the Gauteng Informal Traders Listening Session, providing a platform for traders to share challenges, explore business opportunities and engage with government on support to grow their businesses. #GrowingGautengTogether #OfficialGDARD

GDARD NEWS ISSUED NO.81 #GrowingGautengTogether #OfficialGDARD #GautengAgriculture #AgricultureAndRuralDevelopment #WaterManagement

GDARD, in partnership with the City of Tshwane, invites you to a Study Group Workshop on Water Use Licence for Agricultural Purposes. Date: 13 October 2026 | Time: 10:00 Venue: Mandela Community Hall, Hammanskraal. #OfficialGDARD #GrowingGautengTogether

Early reporting saves herds .Watch for FMD signs such as drooling, blisters and limping. Isolate affected animals and report suspected cases immediately to your local State Veterinarian. Together, we can protect our livestock and farmers. #GDARD #GautengAgriculture #FMD

Farmers must ensure valid permits, completed Section 6 and Section 8 forms, and proper livestock identification and branding before moving animals. Always follow roadblock instructions. Protect animal health and agricultural markets. @OfficialGDARD #GrowingGautengTogether

The Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, alongside senior management, is convening a strategic session to review performance, align priorities, and develop actionable plans to strengthen implementation and improve service delivery for the remainder of the term.

Highlights on yesterday’s Deaf awareness and inclusive agriculture event programme. Thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday. We really appreciate your support. #GrowingGautengTogether#GDARD#DeafAwerenes #GautengAgriculture

Some highlights on today’s deaf awareness and inclusive agriculture event programme. #Growinggautengtogether #GDARD #Gautengagriculture #deafawareness

Some highlights on today’s deaf awareness and inclusive agriculture event programme. #Growinggautengtogether #GDARD #Gautengagriculture #deafawareness

Promoting inclusive agriculture and empowering persons with disabilities for food security and sustainable livelihoods. Today ,08 October 2026 | Randwest Agripark #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARD #InclusiveAgriculture #DeafAwareness

FMD vaccination helps build herd immunity, reduce outbreaks, protect livelihoods and strengthen food security. Vaccinate today for a safer tomorrow. #GrowingGautengTogether #FMDVaccination #OfficialGDARD #GautengAgriculture

Knowledge sharing in the field! GDARD specialists & farmers discussing beef cattle nutrition, feed budgeting, and sustainable grazing strategies at UP Fodder planning for resilience Interactive group learning Farmer empowerment #OfficialGDARD #GDARD #GautengAgriculture #GGT2030

Practical field training at UP Experimental Farm! Farmers at the Fodder Planning Workshop are conducting veld and forage assessments to build drought resilience. Veld condition assessment Feed budgeting tools Farmer support #OfficialGDARD #GDARD #GautengAgriculture #GGT2030

Join GDARD for the El Niño Awareness and Preparedness Webinar on 6 October 2026 at 10H00, focusing on practical measures to strengthen agricultural resilience to drought, heat stress and climate variability. Link : events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARD #ElNino

FMD prevention starts with all of us. Control animal movement, strengthen biosecurity and report suspicious signs early. Together, we can contain the spread, protect our livestock and safeguard livelihoods. #FMD #GDARD #GrowingGautengTogether

INFORM. ENGAGE. PROTECT. This FMD Awareness Week, let’s work together to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease, protect our livestock and strengthen Gauteng’s animal health. Healthy animals. Stronger Gauteng. #FMD #FMDAwarenessWeek #GDARD #GrowingGautengTogether