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Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outpace the national economy, expanding at an average rate of 3% annually since 2012 compared...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

Navigating the Cost-Price Squeeze: Strategies for Sustainable and Efficient Farming

In an insightful article by John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, he explores the challenges faced by farmers due to the...

Key Reports Highlight Recovery, Risks, and Growth in SA’s Farming Sector

The agricultural industry in South Africa greatly benefits from reports like the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index, Absa’s AgriTrends report, PwC’s trust and economic impact...

Western Cape Vet’s Week 2024 Champions Biosecurity and Animal Health

Saturday, 5 October 2024, marked the successful conclusion of another impactful Western Cape Provincial Vet’s Week, a testament to the dedication and collaboration of...

Tackling South Africa’s Nutrition Crisis: An Agricultural Perspective

As we mark National Nutrition Week (9–15 October), the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES) reveals alarming statistics: one in three...

De Zwartland Werf A Boost for Agriculture in Malmesbury

Malmesbury’s economy, rooted in agriculture, is experiencing significant growth thanks to the introduction of De Zwartland Werf, an 11-hectare mixed-use development by Devmark Property...

SA Emerges as Top Southern Hemisphere Supplier of Pink Lady Apples

South Africa is rapidly establishing itself as the leading and preferred source of Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. According to Kantar data, Pink...

Cobus Germishuys: ’n Passievolle Reis deur Wyn, Wysheid en Lewenservaring

In die wynbedryf is daar min mense wat so ’n diep en blywende impak maak soos Cobus Germishuys. Hy is nie net ’n wynkenner...

Record Canola Harvest: South Africa’s Production Soars in 2024-25 Season

South Africa's canola production has steadily grown into one of the country's major agricultural success stories. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the...

New Holland T6.180 Methane Tractor: Advancing Sustainable Farming

The New Holland T6.180 Methane Power Tractor made its highly anticipated debut at NAMPO Cape 2024 in Bredasdorp, marking a significant step forward for...

WUSA Advances Sustainable Agriculture with Green Solutions

WinField United South Africa (WUSA), a leading provider of agricultural solutions and part of Land O’Lakes Inc., is making significant strides toward sustainability. With...