SA’s record agricultural exports mask a growing currency and settlement challenge
“Exporters need to move from reactive currency conversion to proactive currency management.”
Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills
“If the mills do not open, farmers cannot harvest, workers cannot earn an income, and entire local economies will stall.”
Unlocking the power of digital agriculture in Africa
New BCG-PxD report shows how Digital Agriculture Units can help governments turn digital strategies into real farmer impact
As exports grow rooibos maintains course amid climate and trade pressures
Smaller in scale than sectors such as mining, citrus or wine, Rooibos nonetheless demonstrates how niche agricultural products can deliver measurable economic impact.
Launch of Agrimark Mechanisation supports KZN producers through partnership with Smith Power Equipment
The KZN launch marks the first rollout of Agrimark Mechanisation outside the Western Cape and introduces Kubota and Deutz-Fahr equipment to Agrimark’s KZN customer base.
Mechanizing Africa’s farms won’t work unless we do it differently
The shift must be away from one-off equipment delivery toward locally driven systems that build skills, financing, and service ecosystems …
South Africa’s agricultural exports soar to record $15.1bn in 2025
Exports were strong every quarter last year.
African indigenous foods that fight inflammation may help people with diabetes – research
Traditional African diets are rich in fibre, polyphenols and antioxidants, while Western diets are typically high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.
SA agricultural exports poised for record growth as “logistics failures and payment inefficiencies undermine profitability”
“… too much value is being lost between the farm gate and the final buyer”
South Africa outperforms the U.S. in poultry production
“South Africans can be proud that their poultry industry is the second most competitive poultry producer in the world.”