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Farming

Double Disaster: National Reclassification Mobilizes Emergency Funding for Western Cape Agriculture

In an unprecedented turn of events, South African agricultural and economic sectors are navigating a rare regulatory reality. Just days after the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) issued a...

Chelsea Glory Secures Global Spotlight for SA Fynbos Industry

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show is hailed as the global pinnacle...

Race Against Time: Ceres Fruit Sector Faces Export Crisis After Devastating Storms

A catastrophic weather system that battered the Western Cape between 10 and 12 May...

Western Cape Agriculture Begins Recovery Following Severe Floods

In a sharp turn of seasonal weather patterns, the Western Cape’s agricultural sector is...

2026/27 Agricultural Budget: Big Moves on Biofuels and Export Markets

South African agriculture is entering a phase of deliberate growth, but it must navigate...

Farmers Are More Optimistic: Confidence in Agriculture Jumps High

The mood in South African agriculture brightened in the final quarter of 2025, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) making a firm rebound....

Unlocking Water’s Hidden Potential for Healthier Crops and Livestock

A quiet revolution in South African agriculture is reshaping how farmers think about water. Dr. Chabad de la Fontaine, a naturopathic doctor and quantum...

Rovic Is Redefining Tillage to Break the Yield Barrier Beneath Your Soil

Across the Western Cape, farmers are gearing up for another season marked by unpredictable weather patterns, stressed soils, and pressure to keep yields profitable....

Rooibos and Honeybush Drive SA’s Latest Agricultural Innovation

Rooibos Earth’s Essence is shaking up the liquor market in South Africa by creating the world’s first naturally preserved range of wine, beer, and...

Space-Age Tech: New LEO Partnership Drives Precision Farming in South Africa

On 8 December 2025, a landmark strategic alliance was announced that promises to inject powerful digital momentum into South Africa's economy, with the nation's...

New Research Warns of Declining Genetic Diversity in Mopane Worms

Mopane worms—an essential seasonal food and income source for rural households across Southern Africa—may be more vulnerable than previously understood. New research reveals that...

’n Boerdery wat Hoop Bring: Die Wenfilosofie van Mooigezicht Landgoed

In 'n jaar wat gekenmerk word deur ongekende uitdagings, van beurtkrag tot wêreldwye markdruk, het die tafeldruifboer Francois Rossouw Jnr. van Mooigezicht Landgoed in...

Grain SA Warns of Critical Conditions in the Wheat Industry

Grain SA warns that the sustainability of South Africa's wheat industry is in serious jeopardy, with producers facing escalating input costs, suppressed international prices...

TotalEnergies Cultivates Food Security Through School Garden Initiative in Saldanha Bay

Three Saldanha Bay schools—Diazville Primary School, Masiphathisane Primary School, and Steenberg’s Cove Primary School—have taken a major step toward improving food security and agricultural...

Minister Steenhuisen Intensifies the Battle Against Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has acknowledged the severe difficulties confronting South African farmers, particularly dairy farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, due to one of...