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

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

By Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

WinField United SA and Stellenbosch University team up to improve crop yields

Agribusiness

WinField United SA and Stellenbosch University team up to improve crop yields

10 Aug 2023

New research to help Port of Cape Town prepare for extreme wind events

Logistics & Transport

New research to help Port of Cape Town prepare for extreme wind events

7 Aug 2023

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Agribusiness

SA farmers want WTO dispute declared over EU citrus rules

Nelson Banya 4 Aug 2023

Brics agriculture meeting to promote sustainable production

Agribusiness

Brics agriculture meeting to promote sustainable production

3 Aug 2023

Collaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward - Agbiz

Agribusiness

Collaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward - Agbiz

2 Aug 2023

R176m lifeline for canegrowers as milling sector crisis deepens

Agribusiness

R176m lifeline for canegrowers as milling sector crisis deepens

1 Aug 2023

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

Agro-processing

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

20 Jul 2023

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Supply Chain

Key to unemployment crisis lies in supply chain development

18 Jul 2023

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Agribusiness

W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:

Agriculture

Cannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

13 Jul 2023

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Agribusiness

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jul 2023

Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

Food Security

Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

10 Jul 2023

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

Commodities & Fairtrade

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

6 Jul 2023

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

FMCG

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

6 Jul 2023

Sanlam commits R10m to stimulate SanParks supply chain. Source: Supplied

Agribusiness

Sanlam stimulates SanParks supply chain with R10m investment in SMMEs

30 Jun 2023

The expo returns in September. Source: Supplied.

Exhibitions & Events

Organic & Natural Products Expo to return in September

30 Jun 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

Supply Chain

Agritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

File photo: A street traders' fruit is displayed on a street in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 21 May 2017. Reuters/Rogan Ward

Agro-processing

SA citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

Sustainable Farming

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

Christopher Oluwakunmi Akinbile 22 Jun 2023

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

Sustainability

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

21 Jun 2023

This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected
Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC

Climate Change

El Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Agribusiness confidence remains subdued in Q2

Agribusiness

Agribusiness confidence remains subdued in Q2

Wandile Sihlobo 20 Jun 2023

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

Agribusiness

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

19 Jun 2023

Johann Kotzé appointed new CEO of Agri SA

Agribusiness

Johann Kotzé appointed new CEO of Agri SA

15 Jun 2023

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Agribusiness

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Carien du Plessis, Chris Mfula and Elias Biryabarema 15 Jun 2023

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

Food Security

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

14 Jun 2023

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

Research & Development

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

13 Jun 2023

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Legislation

Have your say on revised water use licence regulations

7 Jun 2023

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Agribusiness

A further deterioration in agriculture GDP outcomes turn negative in Q1 of 2023

Paul Makube 7 Jun 2023

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WinField United SA and Stellenbosch University team up to improve crop yields

AgricultureWinField United SA and Stellenbosch University team up to improve crop yields

10 Aug 2023

New research to help Port of Cape Town prepare for extreme wind events

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7 Aug 2023

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AgricultureSA farmers want WTO dispute declared over EU citrus rules

Nelson Banya 4 Aug 2023

Brics agriculture meeting to promote sustainable production

AgricultureBrics agriculture meeting to promote sustainable production

3 Aug 2023

Collaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward - Agbiz

AgricultureCollaboration key to driving South African agriculture forward - Agbiz

2 Aug 2023

R176m lifeline for canegrowers as milling sector crisis deepens

AgricultureR176m lifeline for canegrowers as milling sector crisis deepens

1 Aug 2023

Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track

AgricultureRooibos fields weather storms, production on track

20 Jul 2023

Supplied image: Spar YES4Youth learnership programme participants

RetailKey to unemployment crisis lies in supply chain development

18 Jul 2023

Image source: ammentorp –

AgricultureW Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

Launch of the Eastern Cape Cannabis & Hemp Training Academy in partnership with Hlomla Multi Services and supported by Training Force (Pty) Ltd and Funda Lula. Image source:

AgricultureCannabis and Hemp Training Academy launches in Eastern Cape

13 Jul 2023

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

AgricultureSA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jul 2023

Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

AgricultureDanone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

10 Jul 2023

New OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

AgricultureNew OECD-FAO report maps future trends in global food production, trade

6 Jul 2023

Hail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

RetailHail to Heroes campaign shows goodness of fruit is more than skin deep

6 Jul 2023

Sanlam commits R10m to stimulate SanParks supply chain. Source: Supplied

AgricultureSanlam stimulates SanParks supply chain with R10m investment in SMMEs

30 Jun 2023

The expo returns in September. Source: Supplied.

RetailOrganic & Natural Products Expo to return in September

30 Jun 2023

AgriKool founders Zamokuhle Twala and Palesa Motaung

RetailAgritech startup's deal with Shoprite bears fruit

29 Jun 2023

File photo: A street traders' fruit is displayed on a street in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 21 May 2017. Reuters/Rogan Ward

AgricultureSA citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports

Nelson Banya 28 Jun 2023

Nigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

AgricultureNigeria is Africa's leading rice producer, but still needs more - reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming

Christopher Oluwakunmi Akinbile 22 Jun 2023

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

Energy & MiningEskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

21 Jun 2023

This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected
Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC

ESG & SustainabilityEl Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

ESG & SustainabilityMorocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Agribusiness confidence remains subdued in Q2

AgricultureAgribusiness confidence remains subdued in Q2

Wandile Sihlobo 20 Jun 2023

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

AgricultureChanging weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

19 Jun 2023

Johann Kotzé appointed new CEO of Agri SA

AgricultureJohann Kotzé appointed new CEO of Agri SA

15 Jun 2023

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

AgricultureAfrica needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Carien du Plessis, Chris Mfula and Elias Biryabarema 15 Jun 2023

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

AgricultureClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

14 Jun 2023

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

AgricultureKgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

13 Jun 2023

Image source: Süleyman Sahan from

LegalHave your say on revised water use licence regulations

7 Jun 2023

Source: josealbafotos via

AgricultureA further deterioration in agriculture GDP outcomes turn negative in Q1 of 2023

Paul Makube 7 Jun 2023

Your omelette is not yet under threat despite the recent Western Cape bird flu outbreak

AgricultureYour omelette is not yet under threat despite the recent Western Cape bird flu outbreak

Paul Makube 6 Jun 2023

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Energy & MiningEni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Francesca Landini 1 Jun 2023

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AgricultureNo respite for farmers as debt servicing costs escalate following another 50-basis points hike

Paul Makube 26 May 2023

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RetailInflation slows slightly, but surging food prices still pinching SA wallets

24 May 2023

The changing face of agricultural finance: Shifting focus for sustainable growth

AgricultureThe changing face of agricultural finance: Shifting focus for sustainable growth

23 May 2023

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LegalSpecial Tribunal declares land reform lease agreement unlawful

17 May 2023

AfDB proposes 'fast-track' compensation for Zim's White ex-farmers

AgricultureAfDB proposes 'fast-track' compensation for Zim's White ex-farmers

Nyasha Chingono 15 May 2023

Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

RetailCould local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

Marc Wegerif 12 May 2023

Need for broader collaboration with all stakeholders in land reform - Vumelana Advisory Fund

PropertyNeed for broader collaboration with all stakeholders in land reform - Vumelana Advisory Fund

11 May 2023

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AgricultureSA's top butcheries honoured at 18th annual Cleaver Awards

11 May 2023