Small-scale farmers put electric tractors to the test in pilot project
Researchers from Michigan State University in the US recently demonstrated a new electric tractor, which has been in development for more than two years, to a group of local farmers.
Warming climate poses threat to blueberry producers around the world
Climate change emerged as a significant factor in the future development of blueberry production at last week’s International Blueberry Organisation summit held in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Bumper potato harvest drives SA market oversupply
The South African potato industry is seeing a sharp drop in prices after a bumper harvest. Expanded plantings, good rainfall, and a mild winter have led to strong yields across...
Yield records broken in the Grow for Gold competition
A wider choice of improved cultivars, along with adapted production and field management practices, is contributing to higher grain yields, greater profitability, and a more sustainable grain production industry in...
‘All farmers must prioritise water-use compliance’ – DWS
During the Agri 5 Expo in East London, Lizna Fourie, assistant director of the Department of Water and Sanitation, emphasised the need for farmers to comply with the National Water...
Record-breaking carcass auction and family triumph at Lamb Champs Boland
The Lamb Champs Boland 2025, held on Heritage Day at Hoër Landbouskool Boland in Paarl, Western Cape, delivered history-making moments for South Africa’s sheep industry.
APAC highlights need for transparency in agricultural marketing
The Agricultural Produce Agents Council used its platform at the 12th Agri 5 Expo, which opened today and runs until tomorrow at the Buffalo Club in East London, Eastern Cape,...
Exports and destinations for SA blueberries expand
It is a testament to the strength and adaptability of the local blueberry industry that exports grew by 7% this past year, despite up to 70% of the country’s early...
Learners gain practical skills through EduPlant programme
In Diepkloof, Soweto, the Philip Kushlick School for learners with special needs recently highlighted how the EduPlant School Gardening and Nutrition Programme is benefitting the school and the wider community...
Patensie songbird wins Agri’s Got Talent 2025
Twenty-five-year-old Jenedine Jantjies from Patensie in the Eastern Cape was crowned the winner of this year’s Agri’s Got Talent competition after moving judges and audiences alike with her heartfelt renditions...
Royal Agricultural Show finds new home after two difficult years
The Royal Agricultural Society of KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that the much-loved and anticipated Royal Agricultural Show will return in 2026 at a new venue, following a challenging two years.
Piet de Jager steps in as new CEO of Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum
A smooth leadership transition over the next few months is the main aim as Piet de Jager, who took over from Anton Kruger as CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters’...
Rail reforms offer fresh hope for agricultural logistics
The South African citrus industry has welcomed government’s decision to open Transnet’s rail network to private operators, seeing it as a potential game-changer for agricultural logistics.
SAB celebrates farmers at 130-year anniversary event
South African Breweries recently celebrated its 130-year anniversary by thanking farmers for their continued hard work in producing high-quality barley for its beer.
Mounting water stress requires more dam infrastructure
Agriculture is highly vulnerable to water-related risks, with limited availability exacerbated by significant losses caused by ageing national water infrastructure.
Western Cape wheat yields severely compromised by drought
Wheat farmers in the Western Cape are facing what has been described as a dire situation due to absent rainfall, which has curtailed harvests, as well as persistently low prices.
Traceability shapes prices in red meat export markets
While expanding red meat exports has been one of the South African agriculture sector’s good news stories, shortcomings in animal health and traceability are dragging prices below those of competitors.
Toog Vermaak is the Toyota SA National Young Auctioneer of the Year
Toog Vermaak took the title of Toyota SA National Young Auctioneer of the Year at the finals held at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp last week.
EU pork producers reeling from China’s anti-dumping duties
China’s provisional tariffs on EU pork exports, which amount to more than US$2 billion (about R17,4 billion) per year, are threatening to erode profit margins for the bloc’s producers.
Soil health key to resilient, profitable farming
Farmers need to see regenerative farming not as a trend, but as one piece of a bigger, holistic management strategy tailored to their unique conditions, says Bennie Diedericks, soil scientist...
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