South Africa has reached an important milestone in agricultural trade with the departure of its first shipment of locally produced stone fruit to China. The consignment, prepared in Franschhoek in February, represents more than a single export event — it signals the opening of...

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In the unpredictable landscape of South African agriculture, relying solely on intuition is rapidly fading. As we stand at a critical "crossroad" in 2026, the industry is navigating climate volatility, rising costs, and shifting global markets. In this environment, data and research have transitioned from luxuries to the essential pulse-points of a thriving farm. Dashboard for Decision-Making Consider the analogy of a vehicle: driving without data is like driving without a speedometer. You might be moving, but you have no true sense of your efficiency or how close you are to a breakdown. For the modern producer, data is that speedometer, providing the objective insights needed to fine-tune every aspect of...