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These blogs contain agricultural related information and written by our editor Craig Macaskill as well as guest columnists from time to time.
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More than R600 million difference raises serious questions for Farmers and Consumers
If there is a more efficient way to move grain from where it is produced to where it is processed, why should the system allow hundreds of millions of rand in additional cost?
Beyond disease control: getting more bang for your buck
When used as part of an integrated crop management strategy, crop protection solutions help preserve canopy health, support plant resilience and improve fruit quality and yield.
South African citrus exports to India receive a boost
India has approved additional fruit fly cold treatment options, which will allow the quality of the fruit in the market to improve and add important logistical flexibility.
Tannin toxicity in livestock: What to look for and what actions to take …
Tannin toxicity can cause severe damage to the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and even the reproductive organs of your livestock.
Rooiels Corridor – Conclusion
Conversations and last presentations – wrapping up the media trip to the Rooiels Corridor
BFAP BASELINE 2026 RELEASE: South African Agriculture outperforms economy, faces critical decisions for the decade ahead
The 2026 Baseline extends the planning horizon to 2050, identifying a range of megatrends that will influence the trajectory of South Africa’s food system.