While millions of vaccine doses from Argentina and Turkey are currently providing the "ammunition" to halt the immediate spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), a landmark diplomatic event this week has established a new "radar" for South African biosecurity.
On Tuesday evening, 10 March 2026 Minister...
As of March 2026, South Africa’s maritime landscape has shifted. Following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the ports of Durban and Cape Town have taken on a dual identity: they...
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed that the agricultural sector was a primary engine of the South African economy in 2025. According to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released today, the...
Agritourism is gaining momentum in South Africa as farmers look beyond traditional production models to strengthen their businesses and build resilience. By blending agriculture and tourism, the sector is opening new income streams...
In a decisive move to protect the heart of South Africa’s R80 billion livestock industry, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has confirmed that the national government will cover the full cost of vaccinating...
The South African agricultural sector is demonstrating its characteristic resilience as it navigates a complex intersection of global geopolitical shifts and domestic fiscal adjustments. As of 4 March 2026, the industry is transitioning from a period of relative cost stability into a more challenging operational environment. While export volumes for high-value crops remain robust, the economic landscape has been reshaped by the intensification of conflict in the Middle East and a synchronized rise in domestic fuel costs.
The "War Tax" on Fresh Fruit
The most immediate challenge for fruit exporters is the introduction of what is colloquially being called a "war tax." Following the escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf...