Tariffs on S.A. citrus will damage both S.A. and the U.S.
This week, the first citrus intended for the U.S. market will be packed by South African growers.
SA’s organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses
What opportunities exist for organic farming?
We studied smallholder farming in three African countries for 10 years: why profitable irrigation is key
Using small-scale irrigation schemes as learning sites for circular food systems …
Red Meat Industry wins with Zero-Rated VAT Application
Red meat industry scores a six for the consumer
Women in Agriculture Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Security
The role of women farmers in realising the continent’s agricultural potential
Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path
There might be regions that aren’t fully recovering and have suffered from erratic weather. Still, the national picture is solid.
From the Desk of the CEO: CGA Citrus Legend – Mikhail Fateev
We thought we would run another of Justin Chadwick’s newsletter pieces (one of his last as he steps down from position of CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association to go on retirement).
Plant AgTech Day Showcases the Advancements that Build Resilience at Africa Agri Tech Conference.
The second day of the Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria, featured insightful discussions on disinformation, digital transformation, and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture. Opening the conference, Jolanda Andrag, Chief Operating Officer at Agri SA, posed a fundamental question to industry leaders: “Who […]
Nonprofit Thanda Transforms Rural Food Security to Uphold Human Rights with Organic Farming
On Human Rights Day (21 March), South Africa reflects on the fundamental rights that uphold human dignity and equality. Among these rights is the right to food – but this remains out of reach for many rural communities. An estimated 1 in 4 children in South Africa suffer from stunted growth due to malnutrition, and […]
Agriculture must embrace technology to thrive: Key takeaways from Africa Agri Tech Conference Day 1
Day 1 of the Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18 to 20 March, brought together leading industry experts and stakeholders to discuss how technology can drive agricultural productivity and sustainability. The overarching message was clear: the technology revolution has already begun, and the industry must embrace it […]