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US Tariffs Move to 12.5%: What the Final Section 301 Ruling Means for SA Agriculture

The word from Washington is now official: effective midnight on 24 July 2026, the long-anticipated shift in American trade policy came into force. The United States has formally implemented...

How Regenerative Tourism is Unlocking New Value for Bergrivier Agriculture

As regenerative tourism emerges as a powerful driver of sustainable development, the Western Cape’s...

From Policy to Practice: The Meeting That Unlocked FMD Vaccine Access

The long-standing struggle over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control in South Africa reached a major...

Grain SA Slams JSE Decision on Soybean Price Model

Grain SA has expressed deep disappointment and strong disagreement following the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s...

Ceres Fruit Growers Upgrades Strengthen South Africa’s Export Future

South Africa's apple and pear industry continues to invest in modern infrastructure to remain...

Why Agriculture Needs a New Generation of STEM Talent

Agriculture is one of South Africa’s most strategically important industries. It secures food systems, sustains rural livelihoods, and supports export competitiveness. To safeguard its...

Enartis and Parsec Join Forces to Shape the Future of Global Winemaking

A landmark deal has been announced in the international wine industry as Enartis S.r.l., part of the Esseco Group and a global leader in...

Tru-Cape’s 2025 Cherry Season: A Record-Breaking Harvest

The 2025 cherry season in Ceres has begun with trees heavy with glossy red fruit, thanks to exceptional spring weather. Tru-Cape’s procurement director, Calla...

Why the Imported FMD Vaccine is a Temporary Fix for a R4 Billion Problem

South Africa's agricultural sector breathes a collective, albeit cautious, sigh of relief as another significant consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses, approximately 700,000...

Zimbabwe Lifts Maize Import Ban: Boost for South Africa’s Farmers and Consumers

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s formal decision to lift its ban on maize imports. The change, announced in Statutory...

AGOA’s End Can’t Stop Them: Tomahawk to Maintain U.S. Litchi Programs

In a defiant move against new trade barriers, South African litchi exporter Tomahawk has committed to sustaining its U.S. market programs, even as the...

Nege Jongboer Finaliste Vir 2025 vir Toyota SA/Agri SA Nasionale Jongboer van die Jaar Aangewys

Die opwinding in die landbou-gemeenskap bereik ‘n hoogtepunt noudat al nege provinsiale wenners aangewys is om mee te ding in die Toyota SA/Agri SA...

Precision Breeding and Climate-Resilience: De-Risking Future Avocado Production

Avocado production is entering a new era shaped by science, consumer demand, and the urgent realities of climate change. At its 50-hectare research and...

ANCA Summit Showcases Bioeconomy as Africa’s Path to Agricultural Transformation

The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Summit, running from 7 - 9 October 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, opened this week in Cape...

SA Agriculture: Seizing Opportunities in a Challenging Season

Speaking at the Roodebloem Farmers’ Day, held recently on 25 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (MP) reminded farmers that while the challenges...