Protecting plant varieties in South Africa
A look at plant breeder’s rights (PBRs) and Contractual protection …
Boreholes are booming in a drying South Africa – how the government plans to tighten controls
Groundwater is less affected by evaporation, making it a natural buffer during droughts and climate change, but it still needs strong regulation to prevent overuse and pollution.
Dry-coating make running surfaces outlast the line
Coating allows operators to upgrade existing steel components into engineered sliding surfaces that run clean, dry and predictably over long cycles …
Puglia Burrata named South African Dairy Product of the Year
The 2026 South African Dairy Product of the Year is a burrata, made by Puglia Cheese. The winning product was selected from 1 227 entries by 130 judges.
Middle East citrus supply maintained in the face of pressures
The current pressures on exporters of citrus are confined to marginally longer transit times and higher shipping costs …
Seasonal solar fluctuations are normal. Underperformance is not.
The causes of seasonal fluctuation, the hidden risks of underperformance, and how agricultural businesses can approach monitoring and managing solar as a financial asset.
Violence during farm attacks worryingly high, latest AfriForum report shows
Rural communities remain vulnerable …
Corteva agtech building sustainable agricultural productivity in South Africa
Intelligent systems transform data into actionable insights and science into measurable on-farm impact.
Currency volatility is quietly wiping out fruit importers’ profits, new report finds
Fintech platforms are enabling a shift towards faster and more transparent financial operations
Why small Agri maintenance habits make a big difference
Maintenance can be broken into smaller, regular interventions rather than relying on a single daily or seasonal check …