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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...

Local FMD Vaccine Production: A Milestone Facing a National Emergency

The announcement on 6 February 2026, by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen regarding the local production of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines at the Agricultural Research...

Early Harvest Sets the Tone for the Apple and Pear Season

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, creating a mix of opportunity and uncertainty for producers. Early indications point...

Western Cape Agriculture Rallies as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Multiply

The Western Cape’s battle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) reached a critical turning point this week. Following a pivotal Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, 4 February...

Africa’s Green Economy Summit: Powering Agricultural Resilience from Soil to Sea

The agricultural sector is at a crossroads where sustainability and profitability must become synonymous. To address this, the fourth edition of Africa’s Green Economy...

Too Little, Too Late? Mooring Upgrade Arrives as Fruit Industry Faces R1bn Crisis

This week’s delivery of eight new hydraulic mooring units to South African ports marks a high-tech attempt to stabilize the country's export gateways. However,...

Rovic: Precision is profit

Why Uneven Fertiliser Spreading Is Quietly Costing Farmers More Than Rising Input Prices Rovic is a South African-based leader in agricultural mechanisation, specialising in the...

Graan SA waarsku: Koringkrisis is struktureel – dringende ingryping nodig

Suid-Afrika se koringbedryf staar ’n diepgaande strukturele ekonomiese krisis in die gesig wat produsente se voortbestaan, toekomstige aanplantingsbesluite en die land se langtermyn-voedselsekerheid bedreig....

Growing Smarter: A Strategic Blueprint for the 2026 South African Wine Industry

The South African wine industry is currently navigating a critical "crossroad," defined by a complex mix of declining hectares and rising production performance. At...

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...

SA Uitvoerders: Hoe Samewerking Ons Landbou Internasionaal Versterk

Vir die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaanse boer voel die wetgewing van die Mededingingskommissie dikwels ver verwyder van die daaglikse realiteit op die plaas. ’n Historiese regulasie...