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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...

Case IH Strengthens its Commitment to Western Cape Agriculture

From Bredasdorp to beyond, Case IH stands with South Africa’s farmers Agriculture is the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy, and nowhere is this more evident...

Why the Future of Farming Runs on Data

In a world of increasing climate variability and economic pressure, South African farmers are finding a new ally in the fight for profitability: data....

Die Thian Heyns Handelsmerk Kwaliteit, Nalatenskap en Volharding

Thian Heyns, ‘n TLU SA Jongboer-finalis van Clocolan, bewys dat ‘n sterk handelsmerk nie afhang van groot advertensieveldtogte nie. Sy suksesverhaal bied ‘n kragtige...

From Fertilizer to Community Champion: The Foskor Brand Story

Foskor, a proud South African company and a global leader in phosphate-based fertilizers, provides a powerful case study in modern agricultural branding. Instead of...

Rovic se LORA Besproeiingstelsels: Beheer jou water, waar jy ook al is

Rovic, ‘n vooraanstaande vervaardiger van landboumasjinerie in Suid-Afrika, het ‘n reputasie opgebou vir die verskaffing van topgehalte landboutoerusting en implemente aan boere regoor die...

Navigating Tomorrow: How Local Agriculture is Meeting Global Challenges

South Africa’s agricultural sector is at a pivotal moment. Facing a complex web of challenges from volatile global markets to the relentless march of...

Biosekuriteit: Die Voorste Linie teen Bek-en-klouseer

Die jongste uitbrekings van bek-en-klouseer (BKS) is ’n harde herinnering aan hoe kritiek biosekuriteit is. Volgens veearts dr. Shaun Morris (BSc Vet. Sci., Hons...

Make Every Drop Count with VICAR Sprayers

Over the past three seasons, Ikapa Trading in Grabouw—co-owned by Neels Thiart and supported by seasoned industry expert Mike Heath—has successfully conducted more than...

Foot and Mouth Disease: Minister Steenhuisen Updates the Nation

On 1 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced important progress in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). He confirmed that...

Historic Turning Point for South Africa’s Pesticide Policy Framework

In a landmark moment for agricultural reform and environmental justice, the National Department of Agriculture last week hosted the first-ever Colloquium on Pesticide Policy...