South Africa’s Agriculture Enters a Pivotal Phase
South Africa is approaching a crucial period in its agricultural calendar, with key data releases and harvesting activities set to shape expectations for both the...
The Western Cape farmers face an immediate challenge from the Middle East war
In these times of conversations about the impact of high fuel and fertiliser prices on agriculture, the region of South Africa I find myself thinking...
Trade Barriers Put SACU Integration at Risk
Rising trade restrictions within Southern Africa are threatening the foundations of regional economic integration, particularly within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Recent measures introduced...
Trade Barriers Put SACU Integration at Risk
Rising trade restrictions within Southern Africa are threatening the foundations of regional economic integration, particularly within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Recent measures introduced...
Call to Decentralise Disease Control
Foot-and-mouth disease has escalated into a national agricultural and consumer crisis, placing immense pressure on South Africa’s livestock sector and broader food system. Following the...
Veigroup Expands Precision Weighing Solutions in the Farming Sector
Founded in 1986, Veigroup has built a strong global presence in the on-board weighing industry, with 53 authorised service centres operating across 65 countries. Drawing...
From Classroom to Cattle: Nozuko Cezula Builds Thriving Beef Enterprise
At 49, Nozuko Cezula has successfully transitioned from a career in education to becoming a prominent cattle farmer in KwaZulu-Natal. She operates on a 93-hectare Tafelkop farm in...
Amazon Nations Approve Landmark Plan to Protect Migratory Catfish at UN Summit
At the fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Migratory Species, countries reached a major agreement to protect Amazonian migratory catfish by...
RESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATION – NAMPO 2026 FOCUSES ON SURVIVAL AND PROFITABILITY
NAMPO Park, Bothaville – At a time when agriculture is operating under increasing pressure – from climate variability and rising input costs to market and policy...
Cooling when it counts
How mobile cold storage supports wine farms at harvest Harvest is one of the most demanding and rewarding periods on any wine farm. Weeks of...