World Food Prize launches Youth Institute in South Africa

“One is never too young to be a food systems leader and never too old to support the young leaders.”
Saai calls for national disaster declaration on foot-and-mouth disease outbreak to prioritise survival of family farmers

A national disaster declaration would primarily unlock faster access to resources, personnel, procurement processes, and stricter movement controls
Easing fuel prices will benefit the SA agricultural sector

We are still in a period of high fuel consumption in South Africa’s agriculture.
Here are the key policy areas the South African government must prioritise to boost its agriculture in 2026

Organised agriculture and agribusinesses are eager to support progress in the sector.
Companies abandon the Soy Moratorium and put the Brazil’s environmental, climate, and economic gains at risk, warns WWF-Brazil

Decision weakens a historic agreement to combat deforestation in the Amazon …
Landmark FMD Study to Reform Slaughter Regulations and Reduce Industry Losses

Research aims to relieve financial strain caused by FMD across the red meat value chain.
The ultimate post-planting checklist for a successful crop season

A practical post-planting checklist to help producers set their crops up for success
How 25 rural women farmers cracked SA’s retail supply chain to supply supermarkets, schools and lodges

Farmers can now digitally record and track farm operations, manage expenses, and access real-time weather forecasts.
The rising cost of hailstorms and what it means for South African farmers

These recent hailstorms have already generated significant losses.
From lab to soil: How biostimulants are changing the game in SA farming

Biostimulants aim to enhance the plant’s natural processes and resilience mechanisms