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The Precision Pivot: Managing the Saturated North

As the 2026 summer season hits its stride, the focus of South African agricultural innovation has undergone a radical shift from planting to protection....

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....

South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market on a Roll

The sector has seen an impressive upward trajectory, primarily driven by tractor sales. With data now compiled for the first eleven months of 2025,...

Agribusiness Confidence Grows as Weather, Exports, and Investment Improve

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) increased 11 points from Q4 2024 to 70 in Q1 2025. This is the third consecutive improvement, placing...

Key Economic Themes for Agriculture in South Africa in 2025

As South Africa steps into 2025, the nation faces a mix of opportunities and challenges across its economic landscape. The latest "South Africa Economic...

Rain Brings Grain: Unpacking Wandile Sihlobo’s Insights

Wandile Sihlobo, a renowned agricultural economist, recently penned an article titled Rain Brings Grain, offering a hopeful outlook on the rains currently blessing South...