Grain SA sounds alarm over South Africa’s wheat crisis

Grain SA has warned that South Africa’s wheat industry could collapse unless government and the broader value chain act urgently.

Sappo Academy showcases skills development and small business success

Sappo Academy, the training organisation that promotes animal, environmental, and public health in the pig industry through knowledge transfer, hosted a mini development symposium in Pretoria on 26 November.

Shipping volatility and costs ease, but not for long

Geopolitical events have wreaked havoc on the global shipping industry over the last five years, leading to skyrocketing prices and delays that negatively affected the fresh produce industry in particular.

RMIS funds nine new research projects preparing the industry for 2030

Red Meat Industry Services approved and funded nine new research projects in 2025. Announced on 26 October in Pretoria, they form part of the organisation’s Field to Future framework, which ensures research priorities address real challenges across the industry.

Big win for poultry industry

South Africa’s poultry industry scored a major legal victory after the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling that had sided with importers attempting to block antidumping duties on chicken from Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

SA young farmer of the year hails innovative producers

The future of agriculture took centre stage at the 2025 AgriSA/Toyota SA Young Farmer of the Year Awards, held in Johannesburg on Thursday. Francois Rossouw (30) was named the 2025 AgriSA/Toyota SA Young Farmer of the Year at the prestigious ceremony

Industry, government warn against use of illegal FMD vaccines

Following recent reports of the illegal use of Kenyan foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines in South Africa, Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) immediately alerted authorities, which led to the detection of two suspicious consignments, one in Polokwane and another in Pietermaritzburg.

Agriculture needs G20 action to match commitments

South Africa’s G20 presidency concluded with an unexpected diplomatic achievement: securing near-unanimous support for a 30-page Leaders’ Declaration, despite a boycott by US President Donald Trump and reported efforts by Washington to persuade other countries not to sign.

Clearer finance applications key to growth for essential oil producers

Rising demand for indigenous essential and vegetable oils offers small- and medium-sized producers in South Africa opportunities to expand into local and export markets. However, many struggle to access finance due to limited funding information and complex application processes.

SA’s national herd to be vaccinated against FMD

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced on Wednesday that the country’s entire national cattle herd will be vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease, marking a major shift from the long-standing targeted vaccination strategy.

Global re-export hubs reshape international wine trade

Re-exportation is becoming an increasingly important force in global wine trade, enabling producers and traders to reach new markets through specialised bottling, logistics, and distribution hubs.

Help for Cape Town port during strong winds in peak export season

Strong winds and network outages have significantly soured port operations in Cape Town over the past two weeks, but Transnet is optimistic that it can still deliver a positive season for fruit exporters.

Foreign influence threatens South Africa’s banana industry

South African banana farmers face low prices and plant diseases that could threaten the industry’s sustainability if proper safeguards are not put in place.

Record-breaking season for SA citrus industry

In the 2025 season, the South African citrus industry delivered its strongest performance yet, packing 203,4 million 15kg cartons for global markets, the highest export volume ever recorded in the country.

Cheers fail to mask global rupture amid US diplomatic rift at G20

The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg concluded on Sunday with cheers and ululation as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his closing remarks.

Four bidders still in the running for Daybreak Foods partnership

Four bidders remain in contention to become Daybreak Foods’ strategic partner, with the process now at an advanced due diligence stage, according to senior business rescue practitioner Tebogo Maoto.

G20 Summit ends with bold commitments under SA’s leadership

President Cyril Ramaphosa described the G20 South Africa Summit Leaders’ Declaration as more than rhetoric, calling it “a commitment to concrete actions that will improve lives in every part of the world.”

Nick Serfontein calls on Steenhuisen over FMD crisis

Nick Serfontein, Sernick Group chairperson and Bonsmara stud breeder from Edenville in the Free State, warns that South Africa’s cattle industry is on the brink of an abyss due to the ineffective management of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks.

GastroTour promotes food and wine training

Agritourism, particularly the fast-growing field of food and wine tourism, came under the spotlight during the two-day GastroTour gathering held from 17 to 19 November in the Western Cape.

Ubuntu: the only way to global food security?

As world leaders walked the red carpet at the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday, it was impossible not to be reminded of the spirit of Ubuntu.

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