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SOUTH AFRICA

Cautious outlook for dry beans

FMD case in Eastern Cape highlights communal grazing challenge

Ethical trade still matters when consumers are under pressure

Flood of imports sour optimistic year for cane growers

Anomalies and contrasts ruled SA’s rainfall patterns in 2025

Fruit growers deliver in 2025, but logistics limit exports

Rooiwal wastewater crisis hits farmers hardest

Against all odds: SA extra-virgin olive oil shines in 2025

Farmers could see cash flow relief if diesel prices fall

AFRICA

Top women scientists champion transformative agriculture research

Father’s tutelage propels girl to farming top spot

Dorper breeding on an upward trajectory in Zimbabwe

Zim farmers to benefit from government licence cuts

Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban from South Africa

AU-EU leaders commit to strengthening agricultural ties

G20 benefits for Zimbabwean agriculture

Quality seeds drive sustainable agriculture in East Africa

Major focus on combatting illicit and counterfeit products in Africa

Opinion

My three ‘simple’ wishes for agriculture in 2026 – Janine Ryan

2026 has finally dawned upon us, and as the farming calendar turns and we close the books on another challenging, yet ultimately fruitful year, it is time to look forward...

The fine print of firepower: gun laws and ownership

Since the implementation of the Firearms Control Act of 2000, legislation has given South Africans a clear framework for owning, storing and operating firearms. However, the use of a firearm...

2025: Looking back on a volatile year for agriculture

It always amazes me when we reach the end of the year at just how quickly the months pass. The adage that time seems to go faster the older you...

World

US tariffs tarnish trees and tinsel

US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China was expected to dampen festive cheer this year, with artificial Christmas trees noticeably more expensive for US consumers this holiday season.

Ajit Srivastava, professor of agricultural engineering at MSU, designed an electric tractor as an affordable option for smallholder farmer.

Small-scale farmers put electric tractors to the test in pilot project

Researchers from Michigan State University in the US recently demonstrated a new electric tractor, which has been in development for more than two years, to a group of local farmers.

EU pork producers reeling from China’s anti-dumping duties

China’s provisional tariffs on EU pork exports, which amount to more than US$2 billion (about R17,4 billion) per year, are threatening to erode profit margins for the bloc’s producers.