Bonsmara bull sold for R4 million at auction in KZN
The R4 million sale of Lot 8 – LAR21-045, a prized Bonsmara bull – was the highlight of the highly anticipated Up George Bonsmaras 27th Production Sale, held in KwaZulu-Natal...
Tapping into the gluten-free trend could improve potato margins
The growing demand for sustainable and gluten-free food products could significantly reduce the volume of wasted potatoes in South Africa, boosting farmers’ profitability.
PIC injects R150 million more into embattled Daybreak Foods
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has approved an additional R150 million in emergency funding for Daybreak Foods, bringing its total support for the poultry producer this year to R400 million....
ARC plans new high-tech FMD vaccine production facility in SA
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is making major strides in the development and local production of a vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with plans under way for a state-of-the-art biocontainment...
‘SA must act fast to shield red meat industry from FMD’ – Steenhuisen
The South African livestock industry is facing a growing crisis as new outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continue to spread across several provinces.
SA citrus industry faces major setback with US tariff
Following a 90-day reprieve that postponed the measure earlier this year, the US will impose a 30% tariff on exports of South African citrus, among other products, from 1 August.
Second case of FMD confirmed in the Free State
Another case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been reported in the Free State, this time in the Metsimaholo Local Municipality near Deneysville.
Prepare for higher fertiliser prices this summer
Higher fertiliser prices are on the cards for the upcoming summer planting season, as trade policies and sanctions take their toll on supply.
Grain and oilseeds workshop sets stage for production schemes
Key stakeholders in South Africa’s grain and oilseeds industry gathered earlier this week at AFGRI’s head office in Pretoria, Gauteng, for the Grain and Oilseeds Transformation Workshop.
Upcoming indaba to focus on national foot-and-mouth disease strategy
As outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continue to threaten South Africa’s livestock industry, the Department of Agriculture (DoA), in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), University of Pretoria, and...
‘Cattle vaccinated against FMD must be branded’ – Steenhuisen
With the Department of Agriculture’s nationwide foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine roll-out now under way, attention has turned to strict compliance with regulations surrounding the control of the disease.
Worldwide macadamia shortage softens tariff blow
The world’s two largest macadamia-producing regions were hit by adverse weather conditions last year, resulting in a smaller 2025 crop. As such, these lower volumes could soften the blow of...
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