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...
US-China ‘trade war’ may present SA with opportunities
The so-called trade war between the US and China presents threats and opportunities for South Africa, according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial, and Marlene Louw, senior...
Highveld farmers urged to take proactive steps against maize diseases
The increasing prevalence of grey leaf spot (GLS), caused by the fungus Cercospora zeae-maydis, and northern corn leaf blight (NCLB), caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum, in South Africa’s Highveld...
North West farmer wins New Holland tractor
Pierre Vercueil, a farmer from Setlagoli, North West, won a New Holland TT3.45 (2WD) tractor in the CNH Parts & Service ‘Win a Tractor’ competition. The tractor was handed over...
Free State roads in “abominable” state, despite reported investment
In her recent State of the Province Address, Free State Premier Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae said that the provincial government had invested R1,9 billion in road infrastructure projects over the past...
South Africa’s agricultural exports achieve record high in 2024
South Africa's agriculture sector achieved a record high US$13,7 billion (about R255 billion) in export value in 2024, a 3% increase on the previous year, according to data from Trade...
Late plantings pose a problem for grain and oilseed farmers
Pannar Seed (Pannar) recently hosted its Extravaganza 2025 in Val, eastern Mpumalanga, during which agronomists and farmers discussed the pressing challenges facing the grains and oilseed industry.
How the wine industry is battling extreme weather and skills shortages
The South African wine industry is working hard to position itself for a better future. This was the key message that emerged during a panel discussion hosted by South Africa...
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