Agriculture boosts SA economy despite disease setbacks and uneven recovery
Despite persistent challenges caused by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza, South Africa’s agriculture sector was the strongest performer in the country’s otherwise struggling economy, recording the highest growth of...
Diversification can protect pig farmers in volatile market
Amid rising input costs and market volatility, South African pig farmers are facing a harsh financial climate. But at the PigX2 conference held in Pretoria this week, experts urged producers...
Cape Town is key to SA’s fruit export future as freight volumes rise
Fruit exporters have welcomed improved performance at key ports, as South Africa’s logistics sector exceeded freight handling targets by more than 10% for two consecutive weeks.
SA growers target Europe with new grapefruit campaign
South Africa’s grapefruit industry is shaking things up in Europe. Backed by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the country’s producers have launched a targeted marketing campaign aimed...
Meat prices push SA food inflation to 15-month high
South Africa’s food price inflation continued to climb in June, driven largely by surging meat prices, which reached a 25-month high and intensified pressure on already strained household budgets.
Stock theft remains a major challenge for farmers across SA
Stock theft continues to affect farmers across South Africa, and law enforcement and agricultural leaders are calling for a stronger commitment to tackle this persistent issue.
Mpumalanga fresh produce market ‘a white elephant’ – DA spokesperson
Mbombela is waiting anxiously to see if the Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market (MIFPM) will open its doors on Friday. The controversial market has been six years in the making,...
Summer crops shine, winter grains hold steady
South Africa’s 2025 summer grain production outlook has been revised upward again, with increases in estimated maize and soya bean production, while the preliminary outlook for winter grains shows a...
Karan Beef allowed to resume slaughtering after FMD outbreak
Karan Beef, one of the largest integrated beef producers in Africa, has resumed slaughtering operations under tightly controlled government regulations following a severe foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak that brought production...
Women-owned farming enterprise lauded for boosting jobs, food security
Pula Nala, a 100% African women-owned and youth-majority-led agricultural enterprise, received top honours at the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture’s (DoA) Women Entrepreneur Awards held in the Alfred Nzo District...
Ban on new captive lion facilities draws criticism and praise
A nationwide ban on new captive lion breeding facilities has triggered a fierce debate between government, conservation groups, and those who rely on the lion value chain.
Economic, environmental, and consumer trends shape export future
Economic pressures, tighter environmental regulations, and changing consumer behaviour will shape the future of fresh produce exports, according to Dr Max Teplitski, chief science officer of the International Fresh Produce...
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