The missing link in South African farm biosecurity: water, disease transmission and rumen health
A practical assessment at a commercial Gauteng feedlot
AgriSA welcomes R10 billion fuel relief, calls for sustained investment in agricultural growth
AgriSA welcomes government’s announcement of R10 billion in temporary fuel relief in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS).
Defining commodities futures trading, contracts and options
… a way to trade promises about tomorrow’s
prices to avoid today’s financial risks.
Shoprite launches second Act For Change Food Garden Competition with R1 million in support to grow community gardens
The Act For Change Food Garden Competition looks at more than how much food a garden produces …
Can a 2m x 2m farm pay for itself in a year and give the people running it a sustainable income?
Twelve months of farm-level data across 8 trial sites in 3 provinces will show whether the units can offer businesses a CSI initiative that pays its way
Preventing the next wildfire disaster starts before the spark
Nelson Mandela University expert calls for stronger prevention, applied research and specialist skills as changing conditions make destructive fires harder to manage.
It’s poultry producers, not importers who look after consumers
Buying dumped chicken at low prices, selling them at far higher market prices makes “fat profits” while offering no benefit to consumers …
South Africa’s spatial data is already mapping where the Super El Niño will hit hardest
“Proper planning will be a key component in traversing difficult times ahead successfully …”
The growing household poverty challenge in South Africa
Ultimately, South Africa should address constraints on growth, investment, and employment to alleviate rising poverty.
2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 marks 20 years of growth and a stellar 2025 vintage
Sauvignon Blanc South Africa announced the ten winners this week at Weltevreden Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.