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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Financing and Market Expansion: Day Two of NAMPO 2026 Focuses on Producer Survival

If the opening day of NAMPO 2026 was about defining the crisis, the second day, 13 May 2026, was about finding the capital and the channels to survive it. Grain SA used the day to intensify discussions with government and financial institutions regarding the...

South Africa Secures 8 Million FMD Vaccines as Massive National Drive Gains Momentum

In a major escalation of the government's "war" against...

FNB Experts at NAMPO 2026 Call for Biosecurity Revolution

As NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 opened yesterday, May 12,...

Heavy Weather Lashes Western Cape: Rural Infrastructure and Logistics Under Strain

The Western Cape’s agricultural heartlands are facing a significant...

Western Cape Disaster: Agricultural Heartland Severed by Climate Volatility

The Western Cape has moved from one climate extreme to another with breathtaking speed. On 1 May 2026, the province was warned of a dry winter ahead with dams at worrying levels; by...

Context is King: 2026 Summit to Address Economic and Climatic Pressures on SA Wine

The South African wine industry is preparing to gather at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory on 28 May 2026 for a pivotal exploration of the theme, "Context is King". In an era defined by...

Introducting the new agriculture power pack from Stihl

At STIHL, you’ll find the right tools to take on any challenge in your field. The new Agriculture Power Pack offers a powerful trio of high-performance professional tools to help you work smarter...

Entries Open: South Africa’s Top Preserve Makers Invited to Compete for National Glory

Following a highly successful debut in 2025, Agri-Expo is once again calling on local producers to showcase their finest preserved products on a national stage. Entries are now officially open for the second...

Engen brings resilience and innovation to NAMPO 2026

Engen will once again partner with Grain SA at NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, taking place from 12–15 May at NAMPO Park in Bothaville. With a 40-year legacy supporting Grain SA, Engen continues to demonstrate its commitment to the agricultural community and the broader value chain that underpins food production and distribution across South Africa. Resilience through innovation This year’s theme, “Resilience through Innovation,” reflects the growing pressures facing farmers, including climate variability, rising input costs, and ongoing market and policy uncertainty. These challenges are further intensified by some of the highest fuel and diesel prices recorded in South Africa during April and May. Engen emphasises that fuel security in 2026 extends beyond...