Why we should fight for the survival of South Africa’s wheat producers
No serious government believes it can outsource the responsibility of feeding its population entirely to global markets.
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen outlines the national strategy on Foot and Mouth Disease containment
The strategy will be phased over ten years, which involves stabilisation and consolidation, eventual withdrawal of vaccination, and final FMD-free recognition
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.