Africa Agri Tech: there is hope for red meat traceability
South Africa is moving closer to implementing a full traceability system for the red meat sector. It is hoped that this will assist meat exports and boost dwindling margins in...
‘Grietjie’, at 445kg, is SA’s heaviest pumpkin for 2025
Cornelis Bester from Heidelberg took the laurels in this year’s Goliat van Gat Pumpkin Festival, hosted by the Cullinan Farmers’ Union, with a whopper of a 445kg pumpkin. Bester named...
SA agricultural confidence at its highest since 2021
South African agricultural businesses are relatively upbeat, judged by the recently released Agbiz/IDC Confidence Index (ACI).
Germany to continue funding environment project in Namibia
Germany has extended funding for an environment protection project in Namibia for five years.
California farmers adopt AI to improve vineyard efficiency
The wine industry in Napa Valley, California, in the US is showcasing how farmers can integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology efficiently to supplement labour without displacing a workforce.
Grain SA to establish Nampo training facility
Delegates to the 2025 Grain SA congress gave their unanimous endorsement for the establishment of an agricultural technical training facility at the organisation’s Nampo facility near Bothaville in the Free...
Budget Speech 2025 fails to impress agri role players
Agricultural role players have raised several concerns in response to the recently tabled budget, which was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, while the DA has rejected it...
SA set to ship first consignments of table grapes to the Philippines
South Africa has officially been granted access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines, according to a recent statement by Minister John Steenhuisen of the Department of Agriculture. The...
Weather SA predicts unusual conditions in autumn and winter
Above-normal rainfall conditions in the north-eastern parts of the country, particularly KwaZulu-Natal, between March and July 2025 are likely to increase water levels during this period, according to Cobus Olivier,...
Egg prices rise as Australian farmers battle bird flu
Fast-spreading avian influenza in Australia has forced egg producers to destroy millions of chickens across the country.
Tru-Cape sponsors SA’s first street food cooking competition show
Nyama Battle, South Africa’s first cooking competition series celebrating street food and smoky flavours, premiered on 23 February on eTV.
SASKO delivers softer, tastier loaves in its new “Betterest” range
SASKO recently hosted a media luncheon during which it introduced its new ‘Betterest’ white and brown premium bread loaves. David Howard, SASKO’s head of research and development, spoke to Farmer’s...
