South Africa

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

Floods hit Gauteng farmers

Farmers in Gauteng have been hard hit by floods over the past few days as a result of the heavy rains.

Conservationists condemn callous killings of endangered ‘painted wolves’

SA conservationists were appalled by news of the alleged killing of four endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Limpopo.

Add your voice to the fight against rhino poaching

Organisations that want to help fight rhino poaching have until Friday, February 7, to provide government with their suggested anti-poaching strategies.

South African wine the cheapest in the world

South Africa is the cheapest supplier of white wine and the second cheapest red wine supplier globally.

Weaker rand creates uncertainty in agriculture

What does the lower rand have in store for agriculture? Robyn Joubert spoke to a few experts.

Improving your chances in the food chain

Innovation and collaboration are part of the seven focus areas Rabobank International has created for farmers to improve their position in the food chain.

Thieves drug farmers before attack

A Limpopo grape farmer said he believed his attackers may have used chemicals to put his family and dogs to sleep before breaking into his home.

Anti-rhino poaching operation achieves unexpected results

The first of a series of intensified anti-rhino poaching efforts in KwaZulu-Natal achieved a major unexpected haul.

Free State rain a gift from above

Widespread rains have been reported in the drought-stricken areas of the North West and the Free State.

Land Bank threatens to repossess more farms

Land Bank has announced it has taken legal action against 1 560 arrears accounts, of which more than a thousand belong to black farmers.

Africa needs to step up agricultural productivity – AU

Africa has no excuse for not being able to feed itself, according to African Union Commission chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, SAnew.gov.za report.

Interest rate hike hampers farmers

The increase in the interest rate to 0,5% signals tougher times for farmers as the cost price squeeze intensifies.
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