Rovic launches the second generation Rovic Syncrospray
Read in Magazine We are proud to announce the launch of the second generation Rovic Syncrospray with more than a 100 changes being made compared to the Generation 1. Herewith…
Maize harvest falls below 13m tons for the first time in 5 years.
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial 27 September 2024: Monitoring the 2023/24 harvest forecasts has been interesting following an El Nino-induced heat that decimated crops earlier in the year.…
Corruption, water scarcity, and outdated farming hold Africa back
The African Agri Investment Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 18-20 Nov, aims to transform food systems. Africa is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis, with over 282 million people…
Steenhuisen’s Vision for Agriculture as ‘Engine Room of SA Economic Growth’
He may not have attracted too many headlines for it, but South Africa’s new Minister of Agriculture has begun engaging directly with the South African fresh produce industry, and has…
Woza Nami Phase II: Trees combating hunger in South Africa
‘Until you dig a hole, plant a tree, water it and make it survive, you haven’t done a thing. You are just talking…It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what…
NAMPO CAPE 2024 – A LANDMARK EVENT FOR THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY
Bredasdorp, Western Cape – NAMPO Cape 2024, hosted by Grain SA in collaboration with Bredasdorp Park NPC, concluded another successful Expo from September 11-14, 2024. The four-day event attracted 45,894 visitors and showcasing innovations…
Media Release by Ivan Meyer, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism
WC AGRICULTURE AND CASE IH SIGN AGREEMENT TO BOOST RESEARCH AND PRECISION FARMING The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with CASE IH, an…
Resilience and optimism will drive growth for the remainder of 2024
Philip du Toit,Agricultural Lead at Investec The South African agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, providing employment, food security, and contributing to export revenues. As we enter…
Vergelegen innovates with new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and trellis system
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part of its ongoing commitment to expressing…
Fruitbox appointed as exclusive agent for Zespri brand kiwifruit in East Africa
In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox Ltd. recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack Ltd. to supply Zespri brand kiwifruit…