As Grain SA and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) head to court today, 6 November 2026, the South African agricultural sector stands at a critical juncture. The hearing concerns an urgent application for an interim interdict brought by Grain SA against the JSE’s decision...

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The decision by South Africa’s GMO Executive Council to approve field trial permits for Corteva Agriscience’s genetically modified (GM) canola event DP73496 has reopened one of the most contentious debates in African agriculture: How do we balance technological innovation and global competitiveness with environmental stewardship and seed sovereignty? What is a GMO? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. It refers to plants, animals, or microorganisms whose genetic code (DNA) has been altered in a laboratory using modern scientific techniques. In farming, seeds are often modified to withstand harsh weather, resist pests, or survive weedkiller sprays (herbicides) so farmers can clear weeds without damaging their crops. Environmental Concerns and the Threat of...