South Africa initiates WTO dispute against EU citrus blackspot regulations
Press release The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have announced that SA has requested consultations with the European Union in the World Trade Organisation in relation to phytosanitary trade regulations imposed on South African citrus by the European Union (EU). This […]
The Department of Agriculture introduces new directives for the importation and exportation of live animals
Press release The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) would like to alert importers and exporters of live animals about the newly introduced directive in respect to authorisation required for the purposes of importation and/or exportation of live animals. The newly introduced directive is in line with the requirement for import authorisation […]
South Africa’s agricultural exports hit a new record despite logistical constraints
Despite all the challenges at the ports and various export markets, the South African agricultural sector has continued to realize excellent export activity.
Head of the Food and Agriculture Sector of the Russia-South Africa Business Council assesses co-operation between the two countries
A look at co-operation between South African agriculture and BRICS partner, the Russian Federation.
BRICS Plus 6: a perspective from agriculture
This past week South Africa hosted the BRICS Summit. CGA [Citrus Growers Association] attended the BRICS Business Forum …
SA can unleash agriculture’s growth potential says Agricultural Business Chamber’s Chief Economist
It’s been just over one year since South Africa launched its Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP), touted as an inclusive growth strategy for the agricultural sector.
South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers
South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices.
South Africa’s farm exports are an economic lifeline – with weak spots
International trade has been at the core of South Africa’s agricultural progress since the early 2000s. Since 1994, the country has excelled in opening up new markets, as evidenced by several free trade agreements with critical regional and international markets.
South African citrus growers export 161.6 million cartons of fruit despite tough 2021 season
Southern African citrus growers delivered 161.6 million cartons of local citrus across the world during 2021, an increase of 18.6 million cartons when compared to last year, despite an extremely difficult and complex season that put the entire industry under severe strain.
Exporting in the Global Village
When we started the agricultural project in 2003 the term “Global village” was in vogue, perfectly capturing the immediacy and connectedness of the different countries on planet earth. What it pointed to still applies.