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Livestock Set for a Historic Return at NAMPO ALFA 2026

South Africa's agricultural sector has received a major boost ahead of the spring season. Livestock farmers, breeders, and industry role players can officially look forward to the highly anticipated return of live animals at NAMPO ALFA 2026. Scheduled to take place on 2 and...

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium Brings Global Experts to South Africa

Octavoscene (Pty) Ltd is set to host a landmark...

New fynbos soil discovery could unlock secrets to natural soil health and fertilizer efficiency

A groundbreaking discovery in a Western Cape nature reserve...

As Rooibos demand grows, safeguarding its origin matters more than ever

The global appetite for South Africa’s indigenous miracle brew...

Navigating South Africa’s Agricultural Horizon: The Late 2026 Event Calendar

The second half of 2026 marks a high-stakes, transformative...

Zomerlust Boutique Hotel Welcomes Paarl Interschools Visitors with a Stay That Gives Back

For generations of agricultural families, the road leads to Paarl every July. It is a pilgrimage rooted in heritage and family legacy. They travel from all over South Africa to watch the famous...

From Trash to Table: Shoprite’s 300th Food Garden Roots a Circular Revolution in Bredasdorp

In the agricultural sector, we often talk about sustainability in terms of massive commercial shifts, carbon credits, and high-tech yields. But sometimes, the most profound agricultural revolution is happening right at the fence...

A New Era for Agriculture as Aucamp Steps In

In a swift shift within the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet, Minister Willie Aucamp has officially taken the reins of the Department of Agriculture. The move follows a significant Cabinet reshuffle by...

Why India’s Changing Tariff Landscape is a Must-Watch for South African Fruit Growers

For decades, South African apple and pear producers have enjoyed a strong reputation in global markets, built on a foundation of exceptional quality, consistency, and value. Among these export destinations, India has rapidly...

NERSA-ondersoek bevestig kommer oor elektrisiteitstariewe

AgriSA verwelkom die amptelike publikasie van die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika (NERSA) se Konsep Markondersoekverslag oor vaste koste en Eskom se Kleinhandeltariefplan (RTP). Vir Suid-Afrika se primêre voedselprodusente is hierdie verslag nie bloot nog ’n stuk burokratiese papierwerk nie, maar ’n deurslaggewende institusionele erkenning van ’n krisis wat landelike ekonomieë reeds lank onder druk plaas. Die formele bevindings bevestig nou wetenskaplik die ernstige bekommernisse wat AgriSA en sy venote deurgaans geopper het: dat onlangse tariefhervormings ’n heeltemal oneweredige, onbillike en nadelige impak op die landbousektor het. Hoewel die nasionale verskuiwing na meer koste-reflektiewe tariewe in beginsel ekonomies gepas is vir netwerkvolhoubaarheid, het die praktiese implementering daarvan rampspoedige, onbedoelde gevolge vir...