AgriSA sets 5 priorities to strengthen South African agriculture
AgriSA has outlined five policy priorities for South African agriculture, calling for stronger institutional accountability and collaboration between government, organised agriculture and business to turn policy into action.
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Joint research forum digs deep into conservation, regenerative agriculture
Topics across the extensive subject of conservation and regenerative agriculture were addressed during two days of intense workshops, field demonstrations, and collaborative learning at the recent Conservation Agriculture Research Forum meeting in Potchefstroom.
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Southern Africa farms enter 2026/27 El Niño with stronger defences
Southern African agriculture is entering the 2026-27 El Niño cycle with stronger foundations to manage potential climate-related disruption, despite risks from drought, heat stress, changing rainfall patterns and pressure on water resources.
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Plan ahead for successful pollination
Good pollination starts with good preparation. Babylonstoren beekeeper Arné Stander shares some key considerations and a practical checklist to make sure farmers are ready for flowering. Arné Stander, beekeeper and entomologist at Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands. Image: Supplied by Babylonstoren Successful pollination is not a simple case of putting hives in an orchard when…
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SA Rooibos exports to China go tariff free
The South African Rooibos Council (SARC) has welcomed China’s decision to introduce tariff-free access for Rooibos imports from African countries, describing it as a major opportunity to grow exports in the world’s largest tea-consuming market.
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Sucking pests: the silent threat to soya bean crops
With the expansion of soya bean cultivation in South Africa, growers must prioritise biocontrol for pest risk mitigation. Gustav Venter, technical lead of Insecticides at Syngenta, says the often-underestimated threat of sucking pests in soya bean crops can be managed with early scouting, identification, and thorough chemical control with integrated pest management.
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Flower to freight: an inside look at commercial litchi production
Local litchi producers compete with Madagascar and Mauritius during the counter-seasonal summer harvest. To meet global demand, production chains must stay efficient, says Jaco Henery, production manager at Komati Fruits, who explains how they manage their harvest for exports.
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Precision and discipline drive success on Northern Cape raisin farm
Albertus van der Merwe, Raisins South Africa’s Most Improved Grower of the Year in 2025, balances multiple farming ventures while maintaining precision, performance, and a people-focused approach.
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Optimism grows as SA’s 2026 wine harvest outlook improves
South Africa’s wine industry is heading into the final stretch of the 2026 harvest with renewed optimism, as improved crop estimates and encouraging early quality indicators point to a stronger season than initially expected.
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South Africa targets multibillion-rand pistachio industry
South Africa is aiming to develop a multibillion-rand pistachio sector, with ambitions to produce up to 60,000 tonnes annually and secure 5–8% of the global market within the next decade. The country could become one of the top six or seven producers worldwide.
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