Elevating the role of technology in sustainable agriculture

A live panel discussion explored the transformative role of technology in African agriculture …
Steenhuisen unlocks R12bn indigenous economy boost

Indigenous crops and medicinal plants declared agricultural products under MAP Act of 1996. The advantages …
Reflections on the growing household poverty challenge in South Africa

South Africa should deal with the constraints to growth, investment and employment to address the increasing poverty.
Farmers commended for record grain harvest amid financial pressures

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen addresses the Grain SA Grain Producer of the Year Awards.
Why Asia beats Africa for new South Africa agricultural markets

The rest of the continent would be a tough sell, for different reasons.
Transnet gears up for increased fruit exports

Recent investments in new equipment enable confidence …
Tobacco Bill undermines the rule of law and separation of powers, new FMF report finds

A Free Market Foundation (FMF) report takes issue with the Tobacco Bill
South African citrus exports benefit from improved port logistics

Co-ordinated actions across the logistics chain, have made the difference.
Legal borehole drilling is a key enabler to mitigating South Africa’s water crisis

Borehole drilling is legal and plays an important role in the management of the country’s – and entire region’s – most valuable resource.
South Africa’s message to Vietnam should focus sharply on agricultural trade opportunities

Notes on South Africa’s path of export diversification