The rising cost of hailstorms and what it means for South African farmers

These recent hailstorms have already generated significant losses.
From lab to soil: How biostimulants are changing the game in SA farming

Biostimulants aim to enhance the plant’s natural processes and resilience mechanisms
Progress of Land Reform in South Africa

A total of 630,000 hectares have been acquired over the last 30 years.
Stop fake honey!

Food fraud is illegal, sabotages the real thing and is potentially fatal to consumers who have diabetes or other ailments
Johannesburg’s produce market has supplied the informal sector for decades: a refresh is due

The market is essential infrastructure for a more resilient, equitable and food-secure future.
The power of agri-worker recognition in securing talent and building a resilient food system

Why celebrating the agri-workers who shape the sector is important …
How Does a Signal Booster Help You With Your Hotspot?

The real foundation behind stronger hotspot performance
New Plant Improvement Act comes into effect

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December 2025.
MAF RODA and MAINTECH launch MAFTECH joint venture in Western Cape

SA’s first fully integrated manufacturing plant for packing equipment, from infeed to palletising
Department finalises over 6 000 fertiliser and farm feed applications

The Department of Agriculture responds to complaints related to its registration of pesticides, fertilisers, and farm feeds.