El Niño forces South African farms to trust sensors more than ever – what happens if they’re hacked?
What farmers can do to protect the technology they rely on
Major events in the global wheat market that matter for South Africans
In the 2026-27 season, South Africa will likely need even slightly bigger wheat import volumes than the previous season.
Leveraging land reform and the Expropriation Act to advance food security in South Africa
The Pan African Parliament Model Law on Food and Nutrition Security in Africa (PAP Model Law) seeks to guide African states in the development of legislative frameworks aimed at safeguarding and advancing food security
Getting ahead of cutworms: Lessons from 2025 to help farmers prepare for 2026/27
Cutworm control should start before planting, rather than after damage appears.
More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development
One of the most important lessons is that many rural households are not simply waiting for an agricultural intervention.
Toxic plants livestock farmers should know about
Seven plant categories or syndromes account for the vast majority of livestock mortalities and economic losses across South African agricultural districts.
Growing our heritage: the value of South Africa’s indigenous plants
South African landscapes provide important habitats for indigenous plant species and the wider communities of life that depend on them.
SAPA calls for investigation into chicken import prices
Apparent tariff evasion on poultry imports could be costing South Africa thousands or even millions of rand in unpaid import duties.
R1.4 million Ngonyama shearing shed to boost wool production
Facility includes a plunge dipping tank, ablution facilities, an office, removable animal-handling equipment, and fencing.
Government must create enabling environment for the macadamia sector
An address during the Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) MacDay on the Road 2026 event in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal