Aucamp assures farmers of support as El Niño raises drought concerns
Farmers should remain positive and focus on preparedness; producers had faced drought conditions before …
Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports
The Block Exemption, promulgated by the dtic Minister Parks Tau, under the Competition Act, provides for specified categories of collaboration in export markets that are exempt from certain provisions of the Competition Act.
South African food science leader Gunnar Sigge begins term as President of the Institute of Food Technologists
Gunnar Sigge, PhD, assumes the role of IFT president, bringing global food science expertise and leadership to the Institute of Food Technologists.
Grain SA calls for urgent government action on affordable crop insurance
Severe rainfall shortages threaten the Swartland wheat crop and South Africa’s production capacity …
2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA top 10: in its 20th year, judges commend precision and skill
Top 20 to be announced on 14 September, Top 10 on 14 October
Vergelegen’s Nguni nursery welcomes a new generation
Nguni-Angus cross-breeding is a recognised livestock improvement strategy, as it combines a Nguni cow’s hardiness and adaptability with Angus growth and size.
SAWS warns of very strong El Niño and hotter, drier spring conditions
In a statement on Tuesday, SAWS said the latest predictions indicate that El Niño is likely to intensify further and could become the strongest event in living memory.
Impending El Niño: Implications similar for Conservation, Agriculture and Water Security in South Africa
Rather than responding only after drought develops, South Africa has an opportunity to strengthen resilience before the anticipated impacts …
Exports offer a strong defence for local poultry jobs
Exporting South African chicken is not just good business for individual companies, it is a vital strategy to defend local jobs, bolster food security, earn foreign exchange and more …
From Studebaker potatoes to precision farming: sustainability lessons from the Sandveld
The Sandveld may be synonymous with potatoes today, but potato production in the region is relatively recent and was once very primitive.