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Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today, 13 August 2026, formally handing over a memorandum and a national petition demanding a...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

South Africa Celebrates Inaugural Annual Citrus Day

A historic chapter was written for South African agriculture on 11 August 2026 as...

Western Cape Canola Set for Strong Harvest Outlook

As late winter rolls across the Western Cape, driving through the agricultural corridor between...

Hopefield Fynbosskou vier 37 jaar van fynbos, gemeenskap en tradisie

Die Hopefield Fynbosskou vier vanjaar met trots sy 37ste bestaansjaar en nooi besoekers van regoor Suid-Afrika om van 27 tot 30 Augustus 2026 deel...

Agricultural Sector Rallies to Stop Tulbagh Cannery Shutdown

Just days after Premier Foods announced a Section 189 consultation to wind down its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) processing plant in Tulbagh, South...

AFMA Forum 2026: Crucial Gateway for the Animal Feed Sector

The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) has officially locked in the details for its highly anticipated AFMA Forum 2026. Serving as the 12th iteration...

Landmark China Export Deal Highlights Broader JSE Pricing Debate

Just weeks after Grain SA warned that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) single-reference pricing model fails to account for actual physical grain flows, market...

Waarom produsente stresbestuur in ’n tyd van weeruiterstes moet herdink

Doeltreffende stresbeheer raak toenemend noodsaaklik terwyl uiterste weerstoestande Suid-Afrikaanse landbou bedreig – van 45 °C-hitte wat sitrusboorde in Citrusdal verskroei tot swaar reën wat...

The Growing Power of Biological Inputs in SA

As South African farmers increasingly turn to regenerative practices to restore soil health and improve input efficiency, natural biological solutions are moving from alternative...

Shifts in South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market

South Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a clear shift in its capital spending, transitioning from an optimistic start to a disciplined mid-year slowdown. According...

Upcoming Agricultural Events & Festivals: August – November 2026

The second half of 2026 brings an action-packed agricultural calendar across South Africa. From regional stock shows and major trade expos to high-level global...

Free online export course to help Western Cape agro-processing businesses access global markets

The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITISA), has launched a...

A Sector at the Crossroads: What Tulbagh Means for South Africa’s Canning Industry

Premier Foods’ announcement that it has initiated a Section 189 consultation process to wind down its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) processing facility in...