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Grain SA Champions Producer Viability at HRC Food Systems Hearing

At the South African Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) National Investigative Hearing into food systems, Grain SA firmly established that national food security depends entirely on a financially viable farming...

A New Dawn for Public-Private Trust in South African Agriculture

South African agriculture has entered a new era now that the long-running and destructive...

Livestock Set for a Historic Return at NAMPO ALFA 2026

South Africa's agricultural sector has received a major boost ahead of the spring season....

Zomerlust Boutique Hotel Welcomes Paarl Interschools Visitors with a Stay That Gives Back

For generations of agricultural families, the road leads to Paarl every July. It is...

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium Brings Global Experts to South Africa

Octavoscene (Pty) Ltd is set to host a landmark Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Symposium on...

Fruit Logistica 2026: A Strategic Gateway for Global Fresh Produce

From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin, Germany, will once again become the global meeting point for the international fresh fruit industry as Fruit...

Record-Breaking 2025 Valencia Season Strains Logistics Amid Surge

The Southern African citrus industry has concluded a landmark 2025 Valencia season, characterised by volumes that significantly outperformed initial forecasts but placed unprecedented pressure...

Data and Disasters: Strengthening the “Invisible Infrastructure” of the Western Cape

In a globalised economy, the strength of a province's agricultural logistics is often measured by its ports and rail lines. However, as extreme weather...

Logistics: The Undeniable Backbone of South African Farming Excellence

The South African agricultural sector is a global powerhouse, yet the true determinant of its success is often invisible: logistics. No longer a background...

A Festival of Wine and Community as Stellenbosch Harvest Parade Returns

Excitement is building as the iconic Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of South Africa’s wine capital on Saturday, 31 January 2026. The...

2026 Combined Congress: A Blueprint for Future Farming

From 19 to 22 January 2026, the North-West University’s (NWU) Potchefstroom campus will transform into the national hub for agricultural innovation as it hosts...

Steenhuisen’s 10-Year Vision for an Foot and Mouth Disease-Free Future

In a landmark update on 14 January, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen signalled a turning point in South Africa's fight against Foot and Mouth...

Dual Pulse of January: A Study in South African Agricultural Contrast

As we cross the threshold of the second week of January 2026, the South African agricultural landscape presents a striking study in contrasts. While...

Graan SA waarsku kosteknyptang bedreig volhoubare graanproduksie

Hoewel somergraangewasse in groot dele van Suid-Afrika tans redelik tot goed vertoon, waarsku Graan SA dat die grootste uitdaging van die huidige seisoen nie...

How Infrastructure and Logistics Define the Modern Banana Industry

The Novasun Group is a specialized agri-processing and distribution powerhouse that bridges the gap between large-scale subtropical farming and premium South African retail. Operating...