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Meat inflation drops to -0.1% year-on-year, boosting festive braai season

Meat inflation drops to -0.1% year-on-year, boosting festive braai seasonPaul Makube

SA wine industry expects improved 2025 grape harvest

SA wine industry expects improved 2025 grape harvest

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SA's livestock sector struggles, but recovery could be ahead

14 Nov 2024

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Land reform can work: Prioritising rural economic development and inclusive change

Peter Setou 13 Nov 2024

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HPAI virus suspected to have reached Marion Island

13 Nov 2024

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Saving the bees: How Nedbank and WWF are working to ensure honeybee survival

Aa-isha Hassiem 12 Nov 2024

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SA’s sugarcane output drops by 10% amid drier conditions

12 Nov 2024

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

11 Nov 2024

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Farmers urged to tackle climate risks with strategic planting

8 Nov 2024

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

7 Nov 2024

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 7 Nov 2024

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

6 Nov 2024

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GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

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RMIS launches traceability platform for red meat industry

5 Nov 2024

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

4 Nov 2024

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

Muhammad Nakhooda 4 Nov 2024

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

1 Nov 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

The avocados arrived on 22 October 2024. Source: Supplied.

Westfalia Fruit's avocados make historic first arrival in India

30 Oct 2024

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

30 Oct 2024

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking

It’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deserves

John Hudson 30 Oct 2024

AI in agriculture: Will it close or widen the gender gap?

AI in agriculture: Will it close or widen the gender gap?

Wambui Kuria and Niharika Agarwal 29 Oct 2024

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How Cape Town port's inefficiencies are costing the agriculture industry

29 Oct 2024

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Dr Ronald Heath 29 Oct 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

28 Oct 2024

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Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Gilberto Biacuana and Karabo Mabuza 24 Oct 2024

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

Wandile Sihlobo 23 Oct 2024

Woolworths partners with 6 local wine brands to launch exclusive canned wine range

Woolworths partners with 6 local wine brands to launch exclusive canned wine range

22 Oct 2024

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

21 Oct 2024

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Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

17 Oct 2024

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African Agri Investment Indaba targets transformative change in agriculture sector

7 Oct 2024

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Cameroon farmers turn to vigilantes and amulets to stop cocoa theft

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 2 Oct 2024

2024 Äänit Prize winners Chido Dzinotyiwei (left) and Ismail Dumutu (right) with Judy Sikuza, CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (middle) (Image supplied)

Mandela Rhodes Foundation 2024 Äänit Prize winners announced

18 Sep 2024

A farmer tends to dried cannabis bundle in Ketama, in the northern Rif mountains, Morocco, 12 March 2021. Reuters/Stringer/File Photo

Morocco pardons nearly 5,000 cannabis farming convicts

Ahmed Eljechtimi 21 Aug 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityHPAI virus suspected to have reached Marion Island

13 Nov 2024

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AgricultureSaving the bees: How Nedbank and WWF are working to ensure honeybee survival

Aa-isha Hassiem 12 Nov 2024

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AgricultureSA’s sugarcane output drops by 10% amid drier conditions

12 Nov 2024

Global competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

AgricultureGlobal competition and local challenges shake SA maize prices

11 Nov 2024

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AgricultureFarmers urged to tackle climate risks with strategic planting

8 Nov 2024

SA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

AgricultureSA's wine industry focuses on sustainability, innovation for future growth

7 Nov 2024

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

AgricultureGhana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 7 Nov 2024

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

AgricultureRole of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

6 Nov 2024

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HealthcareGMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

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AgricultureRMIS launches traceability platform for red meat industry

5 Nov 2024

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

AgricultureGrowers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

4 Nov 2024

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

AgricultureCOP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

Muhammad Nakhooda 4 Nov 2024

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

AgricultureSappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

1 Nov 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

AgricultureAfrica’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

The avocados arrived on 22 October 2024. Source: Supplied.

AgricultureWestfalia Fruit's avocados make historic first arrival in India

30 Oct 2024

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

AgricultureAstral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

30 Oct 2024

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking

AgricultureIt’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deserves

John Hudson 30 Oct 2024

AI in agriculture: Will it close or widen the gender gap?

AgricultureAI in agriculture: Will it close or widen the gender gap?

Wambui Kuria and Niharika Agarwal 29 Oct 2024

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AgricultureHow Cape Town port's inefficiencies are costing the agriculture industry

29 Oct 2024

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

AgricultureForestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Dr Ronald Heath 29 Oct 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

AgricultureFood inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

Agriculture4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease

28 Oct 2024

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AgricultureSapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

AgricultureWeather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Gilberto Biacuana and Karabo Mabuza 24 Oct 2024

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

AgricultureSouth Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

Wandile Sihlobo 23 Oct 2024

Woolworths partners with 6 local wine brands to launch exclusive canned wine range

RetailWoolworths partners with 6 local wine brands to launch exclusive canned wine range

22 Oct 2024

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

AgricultureTech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

21 Oct 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityEastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

17 Oct 2024

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

Tourism & Travel2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

17 Oct 2024

2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

Agriculture2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

17 Oct 2024

Shoprite publishes South African Food Security Index 2024

RetailShoprite publishes South African Food Security Index 2024

16 Oct 2024

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FinanceLand Bank kicks off SA's first index insurance

16 Oct 2024

Rainbow Chicken supports FAO’s 2024 World Food Day Poster Contest initiative

RetailRainbow Chicken supports FAO’s 2024 World Food Day Poster Contest initiative

Rainbow Chicken 16 Oct 2024

South African vineyards set for a promising 2025

AgricultureSouth African vineyards set for a promising 2025

16 Oct 2024

Waterberg Boerdery and Yellow Door Energy inaugurate solar and battery energy storage system

AgricultureWaterberg Boerdery and Yellow Door Energy inaugurate solar and battery energy storage system

Yellow Door Energy 14 Oct 2024

OFM – proudly agri

Marketing & MediaOFM – proudly agri

OFM Radio 14 Oct 2024

Diners Club reveals finalists for 2024 winemaker awards

AgricultureDiners Club reveals finalists for 2024 winemaker awards

14 Oct 2024

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AgricultureClimate resilience key to securing South Africa’s food supply

11 Oct 2024

Groot Phesantekraal relaunches eatery, led by chef Germaine Esau

LifestyleGroot Phesantekraal relaunches eatery, led by chef Germaine Esau

10 Oct 2024

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AgricultureFAO: September sees biggest food price hike in 18 months

9 Oct 2024