FMD update: new industry-government task team to tackle disease
South Africa’s fight against foot-and-mouth disease requires a complete overhaul of systems and stronger collaboration across the livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen said on Monday at a media...
Agribusiness confidence down but still positive
The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) hovered between 38 and 58 in 2024 and then rose sharply to 70 in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 before declining to 65...
Gauteng women and youth honoured for driving agricultural innovation
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development hosted the Women and Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2025 on 26 August at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, celebrating the women and youth...
Ineffective sugar import tariffs weigh on RCL Foods’ performance
RCL Foods (RCL) has flagged the impact of ineffective sugar import tariffs on its latest annual results, with sugar imports hindering growth in its sugar division despite solid operational performance.
Amendments to Liquor Act could raise costs and barriers for traders
Liquor law attorney Danie Cronje has warned that South African wine and liquor distributors could face major hurdles if recently proposed changes to the Liquor Act (No. 59 of 2003)...
Eastern Cape targets global growth with natural ingredient exports
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation, in partnership with the Swiss Import Promotion Programme, earlier this week launched the Eastern Cape Natural Ingredients Export Promotion Strategy.
Uncertain future for Polokwane’s rhinos
The DA has called for an independent wildlife management specialist to urgently review the future of the city of Polokwane’s relocated rhinos.
Grain exporters look to capitalise on rail privatisation
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently announced that 11 private rail operators had successfully bid for rail slots on Transnet’s network. Grain value chain players are already looking at ways to...
Rotary Club honours SACTA’s community contribution
At the Rotary Club of Pretoria Capital’s Service Awards ceremony held on 26 August, members honoured local heroes, including the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (SACTA).
Critics say draft live export regulations ‘greenwash’ animal suffering
Government’s draft regulations for the export of live animals by sea have sparked sharp criticism from animal welfare groups, who argue the measures will do little to protect livestock and...
Global trends weigh on SA winter grains, oilseeds outlook
South Africa’s winter grain and oilseed producers face a tough road ahead, with the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy projecting weaker prices and tighter margins in the short term.
New mining bill gives free rein for environmental damage
A new mining bill is expected to further ignore environmental concerns and allow unauthorised mining to take place on private property. This will place farmers’ livelihoods and food security at...
Stop the double dipping: calls for overhaul of farmer support
A national register of farmers receiving support through development programmes is needed to prevent ‘double dipping’ and ensure a wider group of farmers could access funds.
South Africa’s largest red meat stakeholder survey launched
Participants in South Africa’s red meat value chain, from smallholder communal farmers to large-scale commercial operators, are being urged to participate in the new Red Meat Voice 2025 survey.
Bredasdorp gears up for a bigger Nampo Cape 2025
From 10 to 13 September 2025, Nampo Cape returns to Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, offering visitors a mix of farming innovation, livestock, and grain production.
Mohair trust honours Women’s Month with knitting workshop graduation
The Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) marked this year’s Women’s Month with a special graduation ceremony on 21 August, celebrating 14 women from Graaff-Reinet, Jansenville, and Aberdeen who successfully completed the...
BFAP says adaptation is key to the wine industry’s future
Global wine consumption is at its lowest level since 1961, and last year South Africa recorded its smallest harvest in over two decades. The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy...
Cattle smuggling exacerbates Mexico’s screwworm outbreak
The beef industry in Mexico was dealt a devastating blow when the US closed its border with the country in May 2025 due to a New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax)...
Hume, five others arrested in high-profile rhino horn trafficking case
South Africa’s Private Rhino Owners’ Association, whose members own most of the country’s white rhinos, has declined to comment on the John Hume case that has recently dominated headlines. It...
Higher meat and vegetable prices push food inflation up
Headline consumer inflation climbed to 3,5% in July, up from 3,0% the previous month. This was its highest rate since September 2024, when it was 3,8%, Statistics South Africa reported.
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