Home News South Africa

South Africa

Explore South African farming insights, including crop production, livestock, agribusiness, and sustainability tips for profitable agriculture.

Amendments to Liquor Act could raise costs and barriers for traders

Liquor law attorney Danie Cronje has warned that South African wine and liquor distributors could face major hurdles if recently proposed changes to the Liquor Act (No. 59 of 2003)...

Eastern Cape targets global growth with natural ingredient exports

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation, in partnership with the Swiss Import Promotion Programme, earlier this week launched the Eastern Cape Natural Ingredients Export Promotion Strategy.

Uncertain future for Polokwane’s rhinos

The DA has called for an independent wildlife management specialist to urgently review the future of the city of Polokwane’s relocated rhinos.

Grain exporters look to capitalise on rail privatisation

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently announced that 11 private rail operators had successfully bid for rail slots on Transnet’s network. Grain value chain players are already looking at ways to...

Rotary Club honours SACTA’s community contribution

At the Rotary Club of Pretoria Capital’s Service Awards ceremony held on 26 August, members honoured local heroes, including the South African Cultivar and Technology Agency (SACTA).

Critics say draft live export regulations ‘greenwash’ animal suffering

Government’s draft regulations for the export of live animals by sea have sparked sharp criticism from animal welfare groups, who argue the measures will do little to protect livestock and...

Global trends weigh on SA winter grains, oilseeds outlook

South Africa’s winter grain and oilseed producers face a tough road ahead, with the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy projecting weaker prices and tighter margins in the short term.

New mining bill gives free reign for environmental damage

A new mining bill is expected to further ignore environmental concerns and allow unauthorised mining to take place on private property. This will place farmers’ livelihoods and food security at...

Stop the double dipping: calls for overhaul of farmer support

A national register of farmers receiving support through development programmes is needed to prevent ‘double dipping’ and ensure a wider group of farmers could access funds.

South Africa’s largest red meat stakeholder survey launched

Participants in South Africa’s red meat value chain, from smallholder communal farmers to large-scale commercial operators, are being urged to participate in the new Red Meat Voice 2025 survey.

Bredasdorp gears up for a bigger Nampo Cape 2025

From 10 to 13 September 2025, Nampo Cape returns to Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, offering visitors a mix of farming innovation, livestock, and grain production.

Mohair trust honours Women’s Month with knitting workshop graduation

The Mohair Empowerment Trust (MET) marked this year’s Women’s Month with a special graduation ceremony on 21 August, celebrating 14 women from Graaff-Reinet, Jansenville, and Aberdeen who successfully completed the...
ADVERTISEMENT

MUST READS

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT