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Why India’s Changing Tariff Landscape is a Must-Watch for South African Fruit Growers

For decades, South African apple and pear producers have enjoyed a strong reputation in global markets, built on a foundation of exceptional quality, consistency, and value. Among these export...

NERSA-ondersoek bevestig kommer oor elektrisiteitstariewe

AgriSA verwelkom die amptelike publikasie van die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika (NERSA) se Konsep...

Western Cape Economy Outperforms National Growth

The Western Cape economy has once again demonstrated its remarkable resilience, outperforming national economic...

Regenerative Agriculture: ‘How Do We Grow More?’ to ‘How Do We Grow Better?’

Every day, South African farmers demonstrate remarkable resilience as they navigate a highly demanding...

Grain SA Sets Out Five Concerns Over Wheat Tariff Decision

Grain SA has released a new briefing note outlining what it believes are five...

South Africa Lifts FMD Restrictions in Key Provinces as Vaccination Drive Expands

The South African Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced a major breakthrough in the campaign to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), highlighting intensified efforts...

Agri Wes-Kaap se 2025 Jongboer van die Jaar-finaliste bekendgemaak

Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam het met trots die agt finaliste vir die 2025 Jongboer van die Jaar-kompetisie aangekondig – ‘n geleentheid wat die passie,...

Shoprite Group Launches South Africa’s First Fully Recyclable Potato Bag

The Shoprite Group has become the first South African retailer to introduce a fully recyclable 7kg potato pocket, marking a major step forward in...

Agri Leaders Call for Urgent Relief Amid FMD Crisis

The Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa (TLU SA) and the Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) have jointly raised alarm over the escalating economic...

Homegrown Flash Gala Apple Hits Major Milestone

Just six years after its debut on the international stage, South Africa’s homegrown apple brand, Flash Gala, has reached a remarkable milestone. For the...

South African Avocados Storm Shanghai: A Game-Changer for 2025

South Africa’s avocado industry is electrified with excitement as ZZ2, the nation’s largest avocado producer, has boldly landed its 2025 season’s first shipment in...

NAMPO 2025 Day 1: A Beacon of Agricultural Resilience

On May 13, 2025, NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, the 57th edition of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural exhibitions, launched with fervour at...

FNB Drives Climate-Smart Farming in SA

Agricultural systems have a central role to play in food security, rural development, and the sustainable management of natural resources. As South Africa assumes...

China Suspends South African Meat Imports Over FMD Outbreaks

China has suspended imports of South African products derived from cloven-hoofed animals, including beef, due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. Announced on 8...

Fuel Price Drop: A Vital Lift for South African Agriculture

On 7 May 2025, South Africa’s fuel prices dropped significantly, offering critical relief to the agricultural sector during the fuel-intensive harvest of grains, oilseeds,...