Women-owned farming enterprise lauded for boosting jobs, food security
Pula Nala, a 100% African women-owned and youth-majority-led agricultural enterprise, received top honours at the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture’s (DoA) Women Entrepreneur Awards held in the Alfred Nzo District...
Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report
A new global analysis by the US's National Drought Mitigation Center and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), published in July 2025, reveals that Botswana is among the countries...
Ban on new captive lion facilities draws criticism and praise
A nationwide ban on new captive lion breeding facilities has triggered a fierce debate between government, conservation groups, and those who rely on the lion value chain.
Economic, environmental, and consumer trends shape export future
Economic pressures, tighter environmental regulations, and changing consumer behaviour will shape the future of fresh produce exports, according to Dr Max Teplitski, chief science officer of the International Fresh Produce...
Wheat breeder wins second women’s voice competition
Elaine van Eeden, a wheat breeder and researcher at Syngenta, was announced as the 2025 winner of the Future Agri Perspectives Women’s Voice Competition at a gala event in Johannesburg,...
Fad diets damage the reputation of potatoes
Conflicting messaging surrounding the nutritional value of potatoes has hindered stable and consistent consumer uptake. Educating consumers on the merit of potatoes is therefore key to growing demand and keeping...
Experts at IFPA warn that logistics crisis could have dire export repercussions
The afternoon session at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Southern Africa Conference cast the spotlight on what many consider the most urgent issue in the fresh produce industry: the...
SA’s first cattle embryo shipment to Paraguay breaks export barriers
South Africa has taken its first major step towards regaining its foothold in the global livestock genetics market with the successful export of 326 in vivo cattle embryos to Paraguay,...
SA ports handle record number of containers
Container throughput at South Africa’s ports have reached levels last seen in the 2017/18 financial year, according to the South African Association of Freight Forwarders and Business Unity South Africa’s...
Fresh Produce Conference highlights the shift in global consumer behaviour
The Southern African Fresh Produce Conference 2025 brought together around 200 industry stakeholders this week for a high-level discussion on the future of fresh produce in a rapidly evolving global...
Bonsmara bull sold for R4 million at auction in KZN
The R4 million sale of Lot 8 – LAR21-045, a prized Bonsmara bull – was the highlight of the highly anticipated Up George Bonsmaras 27th Production Sale, held in KwaZulu-Natal...
Tapping into the gluten-free trend could improve potato margins
The growing demand for sustainable and gluten-free food products could significantly reduce the volume of wasted potatoes in South Africa, boosting farmers’ profitability.
PIC injects R150 million more into embattled Daybreak Foods
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has approved an additional R150 million in emergency funding for Daybreak Foods, bringing its total support for the poultry producer this year to R400 million....
ARC plans new high-tech FMD vaccine production facility in SA
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is making major strides in the development and local production of a vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with plans under way for a state-of-the-art biocontainment...
‘SA must act fast to shield red meat industry from FMD’ – Steenhuisen
The South African livestock industry is facing a growing crisis as new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continue to spread across several provinces.
SA citrus industry faces major setback with US tariff
Following a 90-day reprieve that postponed the measure earlier this year, the US will impose a 30% tariff on exports of South African citrus, among other products, from 1 August.
Second case of FMD confirmed in the Free State
Another case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been reported in the Free State, this time in the Metsimaholo Local Municipality near Deneysville.
Prepare for higher fertiliser prices this summer
Higher fertiliser prices are on the cards for the upcoming summer planting season, as trade policies and sanctions take their toll on supply.
Grain and oilseeds workshop sets stage for production schemes
Key stakeholders in South Africa’s grain and oilseeds industry gathered earlier this week at AFGRI’s head office in Pretoria, Gauteng, for the Grain and Oilseeds Transformation Workshop.
Upcoming indaba to focus on national foot-and-mouth disease strategy
As outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continue to threaten South Africa’s livestock industry, the Department of Agriculture (DoA), in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), University of Pretoria, and...
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