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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today, 13 August 2026, formally handing over a memorandum and a national petition demanding a transparent, evidence-based review of the exchange’s controversial soybean pricing decision. Following a peaceful march through Sandton,...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is...

South Africa Celebrates Inaugural Annual Citrus Day

A historic chapter was written for South African agriculture...

Western Cape Canola Set for Strong Harvest Outlook

As late winter rolls across the Western Cape, driving...

Hopefield Fynbosskou vier 37 jaar van fynbos, gemeenskap en tradisie

Die Hopefield Fynbosskou vier vanjaar met trots sy 37ste...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real relationships will decide who survives. “Feed an entire market the same instrument, and the market converges. AI gives you horsepower,...

Agricultural Sector Rallies to Stop Tulbagh Cannery Shutdown

Just days after Premier Foods announced a Section 189 consultation to wind down its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) processing plant in Tulbagh, South Africa’s agricultural sector has mobilized. What began as a...

Shifts in South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market

South Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a clear shift in its capital spending, transitioning from an optimistic start to a disciplined mid-year slowdown. According to Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo, monthly data from...

Upcoming Agricultural Events & Festivals: August – November 2026

The second half of 2026 brings an action-packed agricultural calendar across South Africa. From regional stock shows and major trade expos to high-level global genetics conferences and regional culinary festivals, the coming months...

Free online export course to help Western Cape agro-processing businesses access global markets

The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITISA), has launched a free Online Export Course to help agro-processing businesses and agricultural producers build the skills needed to compete internationally. Part of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy, the initiative aims to drive economic growth, expand market access for local produce, and create sustainable employment opportunities. Since its launch, 518 participants have registered, and more than 70 have completed the self-paced training, with many accessing further provincial export support. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, said: "Export growth is one of the...