The BRICS countries must push for an ambitious agricultural trade deal
The new BRICS members mean that the grouping’s agricultural market is even broader, holding potential economic benefits for its members.
Egypt market opens opportunities for South African red meat producers
South Africa and Egypt successfully concluded negotiations on the Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC) governing the export of red meat from South Africa to Egypt …
Seed quality is a passport to competitive markets
The quality of grain and oilseeds is important not only to farmers, but to the entire agricultural and agri-processing value chain.
South African wine stars shine at Vergelegen
A record 247 wines received 95 points or more, Atkin’s equivalent of a gold medal.
Tiger Brands and Stellenbosch University Faculty of AgriSciences partner to strengthen South Africa’s food system
The partnership will support research, postgraduate development, knowledge exchange and practical innovation in three priority areas: agronomy, agricultural economics and food safety …
Food is Africa’s next health infrastructure
New BCG report finds healthier school meals could unlock more than USD 100 million in annual value in Rwanda alone, while creating new growth opportunities across Africa’s food value chains
Aucamp assures farmers of support as El Niño raises drought concerns
Farmers should remain positive and focus on preparedness; producers had faced drought conditions before …
Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports
The Block Exemption, promulgated by the dtic Minister Parks Tau, under the Competition Act, provides for specified categories of collaboration in export markets that are exempt from certain provisions of the Competition Act.
South African food science leader Gunnar Sigge begins term as President of the Institute of Food Technologists
Gunnar Sigge, PhD, assumes the role of IFT president, bringing global food science expertise and leadership to the Institute of Food Technologists.
Grain SA calls for urgent government action on affordable crop insurance
Severe rainfall shortages threaten the Swartland wheat crop and South Africa’s production capacity …