Farmers and landowners urged to prepare for fire season
As wildfire season grips the northern parts of South Africa, landowners, farmers, and residents are being urged to act swiftly and responsibly to mitigate the risks posed by fast-moving fires...
Royal Agricultural Society confirms no Royal Show in 2025
In a major disappointment to the agricultural community and the general public, the Royal Agricultural Society has officially confirmed that there will be no Royal Agricultural Show in 2025.
Ramaphosa, Trump talk trade and investment as AGOA uncertainty grows
South Africa will prioritise the interests of the African continent in its trade talks with the US, President Cyril Ramaphosa said following a meeting with US President Donald Trump in...
Ithala Bank closure a huge setback to farmers in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal’s farmers, especially emerging and small-scale growers, are facing a financial crisis of devastating proportions following the effective collapse of Ithala Bank, once seen as the backbone of rural lending...
Shoprite Group launches SA’s first fully recyclable 7kg potato bag
In a first for South Africa, Shoprite Group has launched a fully recyclable 7kg potato pocket, aiding the group in reaching its sustainability targets, while unlocking economic potential for waste...
No chicken shortage expected as SA bans imports from Brazil
The Department of Agriculture has banned all fresh and frozen chicken imports from Brazil following an outbreak of avian influenza in that country, according to Izaak Breitenbach, general manager of...
Vision pays up as Tongaat Hulett takeover nears completion
In a breakthrough for the long-awaited rescue of Tongaat Hulett, one of Southern Africa’s largest and most troubled sugar producers, the Vision Consortium has paid off the debt owed to...
Namibian government to invest millions to boost citrus production
The Namibian government is planning to invest N$250 million into the country’s citrus industry over the next five years in order to reduce dependency on imports. The Namibian government, through...
Nampo 2025 sets new record with over 87 000 visitors
A record-breaking 87 191 visitors attended the 57th annual Nampo Harvest Day at Nampo Park near Bothaville, Free State from 13 to 16 May, Grain SA announced on Monday.
Fruit farmers relieved as Tiger Brands sells canning factory for R1
There was a sense of relief and excitement among fruit farmers and communities surrounding Ashton in the Western Cape as food giant Tiger Brands announced it would sell its canning...
Eastern Cape agri campaign teaches learners to grow their own food
The Empowering Learners Through Agriculture campaign, launched by the Eastern Cape department of agriculture, aims to uplift schoolchildren by teaching them about growing their own food.
Family farmers visit Nampo every year to boost their business
The Coetzee family visit Nampo every year looking for technology and innovations to help them on their farm in North West.
Visitor gallery: Nampo Day 3 and 4
Here are some photos taken by the Farmer's Weekly team on Day 3 of Nampo.
Designer seed the next focus for agricultural technology
Designer seed that focus on providing solutions to problems faced by farmers in specific regions is currently driving research at seed companies.
Steenhuisen on the 49 refugees and life after AGOA
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen told the media at Nampo 2025 that he was focusing his attention on the farmers that stayed in South Africa, and not those that have decided...
‘Fresh produce markets must be preserved at all costs’
The importance of preserving and future-proofing South Africa’s fresh produce markets was emphasised at the World Union of Wholesale Markets conference, held in Johannesburg, Gauteng from 14 to 16 May...
Nampo 2025: Visitors more focussed on cost-efficient purchases compared to 2024, say exhibitors
After speaking to some exhibitors at Nampo, it would appear that farmers made fewer high-value purchases at the show this year, opting to buy more cost-effective items and machinery.
Global conference delegates experience vibrance of Joburg market
On the third day of the World Union of Wholesale Markets conference, held in Johannesburg, Gauteng, delegates were treated to a tour of the Joburg Fresh Produce Market. Nearly 100...
Getting to know the mounted officers at Nampo
Sergeant Mothasi Mgika and Constable Lerato Marai patrol the south gate entrance of Nampo Park on their horses Awakening and Bringani.
Nation in Conversation: Nampo sees lively debate on Expropriation Act
During a Nation in Conversation panel discussion, agricultural role players discussed the contentious Expropriation Act.
