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South African Agri-Logistics Achieves Global Recognition with Platinum Award

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) and its partner, Transnova Africa, have been jointly honoured with the prestigious Platinum Award at the 2025...

Zimbabwe Lifts Maize Import Ban: Boost for South Africa’s Farmers and Consumers

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s formal decision to lift its ban on maize imports. The change, announced in Statutory...

AGOA’s End Can’t Stop Them: Tomahawk to Maintain U.S. Litchi Programs

In a defiant move against new trade barriers, South African litchi exporter Tomahawk has committed to sustaining its U.S. market programs, even as the...

Sound Space Design: How Rural Tourism Can Keep Towns Alive

Last month, readers were introduced to the global work of architect Don Albert and his vision for how rural South Africa can grow sustainably...

Precision Breeding and Climate-Resilience: De-Risking Future Avocado Production

Avocado production is entering a new era shaped by science, consumer demand, and the urgent realities of climate change. At its 50-hectare research and...

ANCA Summit Showcases Bioeconomy as Africa’s Path to Agricultural Transformation

The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Summit, running from 7 - 9 October 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, opened this week in Cape...

SA Agriculture: Seizing Opportunities in a Challenging Season

Speaking at the Roodebloem Farmers’ Day, held recently on 25 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (MP) reminded farmers that while the challenges...

SA Tech Leap Steals the Show at Fruit Attraction 2025

South Africa firmly established its position as a high-tech, reliable fresh produce supplier at the global trade show Fruit Attraction 2025 last week. Held...

IBO Summit 2025: South Africa Steps Into the Blueberry Spotlight

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) Summit 2025, hosted by BerriesZA, took place from 25–27 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) —...

Ubuntu in Action: G20 Adopts African Principles to Underpin Global Farming Future

The global agricultural sector took centre stage in September as G20 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Somerset West, delivered a landmark Food Security Task Force...

Agri’s Got Talent 2025: Jenedine Jantjies Shines as Winner in Inspiring Boland Final

The final of Agri’s Got Talent 2025 filled the Boland with pride and emotion on Friday evening, as ten agricultural workers from the fruit...

FPEF Appoints Piet de Jager as CEO, Succeeding Long-Serving Leader Anton Kruger

The Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) has appointed Piet de Jager as CEO, effective 15 September 2025. He takes over the reins from Anton...

SA Sauvignon Blanc Impresses with Style and Innovation

South African Sauvignon Blanc continues to impress with its stylistic range and ageing ability, showcased by the 20 finalists from four vintages in this...

South Africa Launches Cross-Government Effort to Untangle UK Trade Hurdles

South Africa’s government has raised alarm over millions lost in UK tariffs on agricultural exports, despite a trade agreement that guarantees duty-free access. A...