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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...

Millions of Vaccine Doses Secured as SAHPRA Expedites FMD Response

In a decisive move to bolster the national "mass suppression" strategy against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed a...

Western Cape Budget 2026: R1.7 Billion to Bolster Agri-Resilience

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has tabled a combined budget of over R1.7 billion for the 2026/27...

Western Cape Surpasses 121,000 FMD Vaccinations as New Doses Arrive

The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has reached a new level of intensity with the arrival of 8,000 additional vaccine doses....

Middle East Conflict Triggers “Significant Cost Shock” for South African Grain Producers

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced significant volatility into global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising sharply. These increases...

Profitability Foremost: Grain SA Issues a High-Stakes Warning from Bothaville

With fertilizer costs hitting 50% of budgets and a looming R4.40/L diesel hike, the 2026 Grain SA Congress highlights a widening gap that threatens...

Leveraging the European Health Market to Stabilize SA Macadamias

The South African macadamia industry is navigating a period of intense global volatility defined by shifting geopolitical and trade pressures. Primary among these is...

SA-Germany FMD Pact: mRNA Technology – the Future of South African Biosecurity

While millions of vaccine doses from Argentina and Turkey are currently providing the "ammunition" to halt the immediate spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), a...

Steenhuisen Pledges Policy Predictability to Secure Grain Sector’s Future

Addressing the Grain SA Congress at Nampo Park in Bothaville on 11 March 2026, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen delivered a message centered on...

The Protea Powerhouse From Farm Gate to Global Markets

While the Western Cape has long been the face of South Africa’s floral kingdom, a new era of fynbos and protea farming is taking...

Biosecurity and Global Risks Drive Agribusiness Confidence Below Neutral

In a sharp reversal of last year’s optimistic trend, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell by 18 points in the first quarter of...