South African winemakers have received major international validation after Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines was named the World’s Best Rising Star at the Golden Vines 2026 Awards Gala in London on 8 November—securing the title for a second consecutive year following its 2025 win...

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AgriSA has expressed strong support for concerns raised by its affiliated member, Grain SA, regarding the determination of soybean location differentials. The organization emphasizes that agricultural commodity pricing mechanisms must be fair, transparent, and reflective of actual market conditions to protect the long-term sustainability of the sector. Financial Pressure and Environmental Risks South African farmers are currently operating under considerable financial pressure. A combination of rising input costs, higher financing expenses, subdued commodity prices, and increasingly narrow profit margins continues to threaten the viability of local producers. These economic challenges are further compounded by climatic uncertainty. In particular, farmers face the risk of hotter and drier weather conditions associated with the El...