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Minister Steenhuisen Appoints New Veterinary Council to Guard National Standards

In the latest move of a high-speed month for agricultural reform, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen officially constituted the new South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) on 26 January 2026....

SA Uitvoerders: Hoe Samewerking Ons Landbou Internasionaal Versterk

Vir die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaanse boer voel die wetgewing van die Mededingingskommissie dikwels ver verwyder...

From Vision to Validation: A Fortnight That Redefined South Africa’s FMD Fight

The last 14 days have marked the most significant shift in South Africa’s animal...

SA Wine Industry Enters 2026 With Clear Priorities and a Focus on Execution

After a challenging 2025 marked by tariff pressures, logistics constraints, climate risks and softer...

Record Pace, Rising Pressure: A Mid-Season Review of the 2026 Table Grape Harvest

As the South African table grape industry moves past the midpoint of the 2026...

Cut Costs, Cover More, Spray Smarter with VICAR Radial Turbine 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...

Grain SA: Year-Long Tariff Delay Sparks ‘Growing Doubts’ on SA Wheat Commitment

South Africa’s wheat industry is spiralling into a deepening crisis, but the real threat, according to Grain SA, is not just the price of...

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...