Growth expected in agriculture, despite significant headwinds
Since 2024, the World Uncertainty Index has surged amid ongoing geopolitical issues and shifting trade policies, driving higher costs, slower growth, exchange rate volatility, and tougher global coordination. Despite these...
‘An attack on a farmer is an attack on the economy’ – Dr Ivan Meyer
At Nampo Cape 2025, Dr Ivan Meyer, DA representative and Western Cape provincial minister of agriculture, spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about farm attacks, rural crime and safety, tariffs, the African...
‘Beef industry resilience hinges on animal health, biosecurity’ – Absa
Protecting South Africa’s livestock industry from transboundary animal diseases will require stronger biosecurity systems, effective disease surveillance, and coordinated response plans.
Scientists discuss wheat diseases, soil health at Nampo Cape
At this year’s Nampo Cape, Syngenta Seedcare brought together three agricultural science luminaries, with a combined 117 years of expertise, to address the key challenges facing small grain farmers in...
A celebration of floral art and farming at Nampo Cape
The flower arranging exhibition at this year’s Nampo Cape dazzled visitors with striking arrangement themed around farming life, focusing on the elements of nature – earth, air, fire, and water...
Smart genetics and savvy management key to dairy profitability
Experts at the SA Stud Book-Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) Dairy Trailblazer event at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp urged farmers to diversify income streams, tighten financial management, and embrace genomic tools...
Better harvests drive tractor and combine harvester sales
Current predictions are that tractor sales for 2025 will be between 10% and 15%% higher than in 2024, while combine harvester sales are also forecast to increase.
Nampo Cape 2025 provides hope amid tough times for Western Cape farmers
Nampo Cape 2025 kicked off on Wednesday in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, providing a platform for farmers to instil hope amid a challenging year.
Visually impaired learners showcase their inventions at Nampo Cape
Michael Bredenkamp, headmaster of Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired in Worcester, Western Cape, was pleasantly surprised when he discovered his learners had entered three inventions in the Farmer Patent...
Tug of war over milk levies erupts at Nampo Cape
A storm is brewing in the dairy industry over statutory levies paid by dairy farmers, with producers seeking to collect their own levy to support critical projects.
Nampo Cape school programme showcases agri opportunities for learners
At a recent school programme hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp, learners were told about the opportunities awaiting them in the sector.
Crumbling Mkhondo agri-hub ‘an accident waiting to happen’, says DA
The agri-hub in Mkhondo Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, has a planning and engineering history that reads like a comedy of errors. Despite swallowing R142 million in public funds, it has yet...
Seed purity testing vital for agriculture, but skills shortage looms
Seed purity testing is crucial for sustainable agriculture and global food security, yet its importance is often underestimated. The field also faces a growing shortage of skilled analysts, according to...
Nampo Cape organisers boost biosecurity to keep FMD at bay
Nampo Cape 2025 organisers are on high alert to protect animal health amid ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in other parts of South Africa.
The best in dry beans for 2025
At a gala event hosted by the Dry Bean Producers’ Organisation (DPO) on Thursday evening, 4 September, at Valley Lodge & Spa in Magaliesburg, the industry’s top achievers for 2025...
‘Four seasons in one week’ expected at Nampo Cape
All eyes are on the sky for an indication of what the weather will bring for the organisers, exhibitors, and visitors to Nampo Cape, taking place from 10 to 13...
New gantry cranes boost Port of Cape Town’s performance
By the time South Africa’s deciduous fruit export season is at its peak, 18 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes are expected to be in service at the Port of Cape Town.
Kroonstad Hampshire Down breeder wins Lamb Champs Parys competition
Hennie Jonker, a Hampshire Down stud breeder from Kroonstad in the Free State, took the laurels in the Parys leg of the Southern African Agri Initiative’s (Saai) Lamb Champs 2025...
Nampo Cape 2025 sees return of BKB Merino Classic
After a three-year break from Nampo Cape, the BKB Merino Classic is back in 2025 and is set to take place on 11 and 12 September at Bredasdorp Park.
Mpumalanga Show to help small-scale farmers supply fresh produce market
The Mpumalanga Show took place in Mbombela over the weekend, showcasing the province’s agriculture sector and providing opportunities for small scale farmers to upskill.
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