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AgriSA Calls for Fairer Agricultural Pricing and Greater Support for South African Farmers

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...

Early Harvest, High Quality: Navigating Tru-Cape’s Unique Cherry Season

The 2026 cherry season is officially underway for Tru-Cape...

Why Private Capital Is Moving Downstream from the Agribusiness Farm Gate

Primary producers seeking funding across the agribusiness sector often...

Institutions Serve a Broader Purpose: Why the AHBSSA Intervention Matters

When the Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, announced the...

Upgraded Logistics Plan Unveiled for Cape Fruit Exports

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has unveiled a comprehensive operational readiness plan to support South Africa’s upcoming 2026/27 deciduous fruit export season. Scheduled to run from November 2026 through April 2027, the...

Agri X Fusion Red Meat Value Chain Collaboration Summit: Fixing South Africa’s Biosecurity

Biosecurity is no longer just an animal health issue—it is the ultimate system test for South Africa’s agricultural economy. At the Agri X Fusion Red Meat Value Chain Collaboration Summit held on October...

Practical Soil Science to Take Center Stage at SADC Plant Nutrition Symposium

Agricultural producers, agronomy consultants, and industry stakeholders from across Southern Africa will gather at the Protea Hotel, Technopark in Stellenbosch on 19 and 20 November 2026 for the annual SADC Plant Nutrition Symposium....

Bridging Genetics, Risk, and Retail: Key Takeaways from the World Wagyu Conference

Wagyu South Africa hosted the 2026 World Wagyu Conference from 13 to 14 October  2026, at Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch, uniting 14 participating nations to advance the global premium beef industry. Held under...

Excellence in the Groves: 2026 Absa Top 10 Olive Oils Crowned

The benchmark for South African olive cultivation was elevated once again on Thursday, 15 October, as the ten premier Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) for 2026 were formally announced at the Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards. Held at Eensgezind Function Venue in Cape Farms, near Durbanville, the event brought together growers, agricultural specialists, and industry leadership to recognize superior milling techniques, grove management, and cultivar expression across the nation’s growing regions. The selection process began at the SA Olive Awards in September, where an initial field of entries yielded 33 gold medal-winning oils. These top-tier samples underwent a secondary round of rigorous organoleptic evaluation by an independent panel of...