SASA outlines progress and next steps for Sugarcane Master Plan
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) hosted its annual media event from 26 to 27 September at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town. The organisation provided an update on the...
World Rabies Day: Vaccinate pets and livestock
World Rabies Day, observed on 28 September, focuses on the theme “Breaking Boundaries”. This day highlights the crucial role of vaccination and awareness in combating rabies, a deadly disease that...
Innovation and technology crucial for crop production to thrive
South African farmers are increasingly relying on innovation and technology to stay competitive in the face of climate variability, rising input costs, and global competition. With 90% of the country’s...
SA must negotiate better trade deals – Steenhuisen
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, emphasised the importance of pragmatism and negotiations to unlock the potential of new and existing markets in an interview with Farmer’s Weekly at Nampo Cape,...
Surplus piles up for cannabis farmers due to market challenges
Government has expedited hemp permits for farmers and has issued 1 100 since cannabis was declared an agricultural crop in 2021. However, little attention is being paid to the rest of...
Farmers rally together to assist motorists stuck in heavy snowfall
Elzabe Rockman, the Free State MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, expressed her sincere appreciation for farmers who went out of their way to assist travellers who were left stranded...
Relief as inflation dips, but food production challenges persist
South Africa's agriculture sector may see some relief as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 4,4% in August, its lowest level since April 2021. This dip, down from 4,6%...
Interest rate drops marginally, but signals better times ahead
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to 8% per annum. This will take effect from 20 September, bringing relief to debt-laden...
Agribusiness confidence rebounds despite ongoing challenges
After dropping to a 15-year low in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) showed a notable improvement in Q3, rising by 10 points to...
Record attendance at Nampo Cape 2024
Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp attracted record numbers of visitors every day of the expo, which ran from 11 to 14 September.
CASE IH partners with Western Cape Department of Agriculture
During Nampo Cape, a significant partnership was announced between CASE IH and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. This collaboration aims to enhance agricultural technology and support farmers in the...
Botswana to comply with EU’s deforestation regulations
Beef exports from Botswana to the EU will in future depend largely on adherence to the EU’s Deforestation Regulation that will become effective on 1 January 2025.
Debt restructuring marks key milestone in Land Bank’s recovery
Land Bank has announced the successful conclusion of its debt restructuring solution, marking a critical step in its financial recovery.
Sacta levy supports new cultivar development in seed industry
The South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (Sacta) is driving new cultivar development in the seed industry through its breeding and technology levy, which supports innovation and growth across the...
Optimisation of available technology needed to address the cost squeeze
During an Agri in Conversation panel discussion at Nampo Cape on Wednesday, experts highlighted the cost-price-squeeze effect, urging farmers to focus on profitability and efficient use of inputs amid rising...
Agri industry heading for better times
While agribusiness confidence has been relatively low over the past few quarters, Absa’s AgriTrends 2024 Spring Edition, recently released at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, highlighted several signs that...
South Africa sees drop in tractor and harvester sales
Retail sales of agricultural machinery in South Africa experienced a notable decline in August 2024, reflecting broader challenges faced by the agriculture sector.
More funding needed to flood-proof Olifants River
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer recently handed over R14,98 million to the Citrusdal Water Users’ Association.
Zimbabwe signs agreement to export avocados to China
The agreement recently concluded between Zimbabwe and China in terms of the exportation of avocados to China created a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe to take advantage of the vast Chinese...
Namibia to cull game to feed drought victims
The Namibian government recently announced a plan to cull wild animals and to distribute the meat to food-insecure people because of the severe drought in the country.
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