Incompetent contractors lead to collapse of Free State roads
Road construction projects in the Free State are grinding to a halt as political ideologies dominate procurement processes.
Cost-of-living crisis deepens pressure on households and agriculture
PwC’s latest consumer survey and economic outlook shows South Africans are heading into 2026 with concerns about living costs, economic instability, and healthcare access. These pressures threaten food affordability, farmworker...
Focus on Angora fibre quality, goat health at Murraysburg Farmers’ Day
Greater emphasis on improving Angora fibre quality, strengthening flock management, and sharing up-to-date goat health information shaped the Murraysburg Farmers’ Day, held on 2 December on Kruidfontein Farm in the...
Agriculture sees Q3 growth, despite sector pressures
South African agriculture posted a surprisingly strong third-quarter performance in 2025, rebounding from two years of contraction. Economists note that, although growth came off a low base, the recovery still...
The collapse beneath our feet: why farmers must act now to save soils
Worldwide, the pressures on soil and water are becoming harder to ignore. As weather extremes intensify and productive land grows ever strained, farmers face a truth that science has long...
AFASA conference drives agricultural partnerships and transformation
The African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA) recently brought together government leaders, agricultural experts, financial institutions, and farmer representatives for its Leadership and Strategic Partnership Conference.
Chris Hani agri show reconnects smallholder farmers to markets
The revived Chris Hani Agricultural Show in the Eastern Cape has renewed efforts to integrate smallholder farmers into formal value chains, with the provincial government and development agencies identifying new...
Farming from above: How drones are redefining SA agriculture
Drones are no longer niche gadgets, they’re fast becoming essential tools on South African farms. At the 2025 Drone & Unmanned Aviation Conference, experts revealed how aerial spraying, crop analytics...
Grain SA sounds alarm over South Africa’s wheat crisis
Grain SA has warned that South Africa’s wheat industry could collapse unless government and the broader value chain act urgently.
Sappo Academy showcases skills development and small business success
Sappo Academy, the training organisation that promotes animal, environmental, and public health in the pig industry through knowledge transfer, hosted a mini development symposium in Pretoria on 26 November.
Shipping volatility and costs ease, but not for long
Geopolitical events have wreaked havoc on the global shipping industry over the last five years, leading to skyrocketing prices and delays that negatively affected the fresh produce industry in particular.
RMIS funds nine new research projects preparing the industry for 2030
Red Meat Industry Services approved and funded nine new research projects in 2025. Announced on 26 October in Pretoria, they form part of the organisation’s Field to Future framework, which...
Big win for poultry industry
South Africa’s poultry industry scored a major legal victory after the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling that had sided with importers attempting to block antidumping duties...
SA young farmer of the year hails innovative producers
The future of agriculture took centre stage at the 2025 AgriSA/Toyota SA Young Farmer of the Year Awards, held in Johannesburg on Thursday. Francois Rossouw (30) was named the 2025...
AU-EU leaders commit to strengthening agricultural ties
At the 7th AU-EU Summit, leaders pledged to strengthen agricultural cooperation, noting that, together with fisheries and aquaculture, the sector will drive growth and create jobs across both continents.
Industry, government warn against use of illegal FMD vaccines
Following recent reports of the illegal use of Kenyan foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines in South Africa, Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) immediately alerted authorities, which led to the detection of...
G20 benefits for Zimbabwean agriculture
Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector is set to benefit from decisions taken at the recently concluded 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Agriculture needs G20 action to match commitments
South Africa’s G20 presidency concluded with an unexpected diplomatic achievement: securing near-unanimous support for a 30-page Leaders’ Declaration, despite a boycott by US President Donald Trump and reported efforts by...
Clearer finance applications key to growth for essential oil producers
Rising demand for indigenous essential and vegetable oils offers small- and medium-sized producers in South Africa opportunities to expand into local and export markets. However, many struggle to access finance...
SA’s national herd to be vaccinated against FMD
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced on Wednesday that the country’s entire national cattle herd will be vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease, marking a major shift from the long-standing targeted vaccination...
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