Small farmers need title deeds for sector to grow, says Steenhuisen
The imbalances in the South African economy must be addressed as a matter of urgency, and particularly so in the agriculture sector, according to John Steenhuisen, minister of the Department...
Role players voice concerns over promises made during SONA 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2025 highlighted key interventions aimed at strengthening South Africa's agriculture sector.
Expert insights on the Expropriation Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the Expropriation Bill into law, concluding a five-year process. The amended Expropriation Act has sparked widespread debate, with some strongly opposing it while others view...
Good season ahead for apples and pears
Apple and pear exports are expected to increase this year on the back of new orchards coming into production, improved varieties and favourable weather.
South Africans spend majority of income on living costs, survey shows
South African households spend roughly R76 out of every R100 on housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, food and non-alcoholic beverages, transportation and insurance, according to Statistics South Africa...
Eskom price hike set to cost farmers an extra R1,27 billion in 2025
From 1 April this year, consumers will be paying more for electricity, thanks to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) recently granting Eskom permission to hike prices by...
Agri role players’ wish lists for SONA 2025
Farmer’s Weekly asked leading agricultural role players about their expectations for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, as well as their views on government's progress...
Interest rate cut brings welcome relief to farmers
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, taking the repo rate down to 7,5% and the prime lending rate down to 11%.
Fly outbreaks in South Africa due to “unhygienic conditions”
The current fly outbreak in Gauteng is not an isolated incident, and outbreaks have been reported across all parts of South Africa, according to Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, operations and stewardship...
Eastern Cape small-scale farmers receive Nguni bulls to improve production
Nonceba Kontsiwe, Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, called on farmers to expand their operations and venture into the entire red meat value chain to make a meaningful impact on the...
Future-proofing the wine industry
Speakers highlighted ways to improve farmer resilience in a bid to future-proof the wine industry at the recent Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2025, entitled ‘Navigating Climate Chaos’.
Extreme weather and conflict dominate Global Risks Report
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report shows that respondents are concerned about extreme weather and conflict in the present, short and long terms.
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