SA’s first white maize shipment since 2017 arrives at Port of Durban
The African Baza, a bulk carrier sailing under the Bahamas flag, last week offloaded 23 700t of white maize produced in the US at the Port of Durban.
Ramokgopa launches tree-planting drive at Gauteng schools
Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, accompanied by the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg, Pan Qingjiang launched a tree-planting initiative on Wednesday.
African countries adopt a strategy to unlock agricultural potential
Government and private sector will have to work together to get real results from the recently signed the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan.
Market inquiry: retailers (mostly) cleared
The Competition Commission released its final report on the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI). Retailers have, for the most part, been cleared of any wrongdoing regarding price gouging or keeping new or small-scale farmers out of this market.
Raisin production forecast looking positive
Despite some temperature variability during spring 2024, conditions have stabilised, resulting in a positive outlook for raisin production.
Farmers urged to plan carefully for the next ostrich season
Ostrich production is expected to increase by roughly 7% from 140 000 birds slaughtered in the 2023/24 season to 150 000 in the 2024/25 season.
Red meat industry report offers key insights on global, domestic trends
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has released its first-ever Red Meat Industry Report, providing a detailed analysis of the trends shaping supply, demand, and prices.
Heavy rainfall in Gauteng and KZN raise flood warnings
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, with the potential for severe flooding, property damage, and disruption of essential services. The adverse weather is expected to persist throughout the week.
Food scarcity takes its toll on hungry Zimbabweans
At the beginning of January 2025, Zimbabweans faced worsening food shortages due to delayed rains and the ongoing effects of drought.
Sugar industry has high hopes for 2025
The South African sugar industry is bracing for a transformative year in 2025 as stakeholders advance into the next phase of the Sugar Value Chain Master Plan to 2030.
No need to panic over supply – Potatoes SA CEO
Potatoes SA has warned against panic over potato supply amid a year of adverse weather. In 2024, potatoes reached record-high prices as black frost in Limpopo and drought in the Free State curtailed harvests towards the end of winter.
Key trends shaping SA’s agriculture sector
Various trends will reshape the global agribusiness environment over the next 10 years. These trends include agriculture in controlled environments, such as tunnels and greenhouses, which could counter seasonal production advantages, the rise of digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, the use of blockchain and big data, and a return to mechanical weed control using robots.
