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...
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