The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on July 31 announced the launch of an Export Support Desk to serve as a direct point of contact for companies affected by the imminent 30%... 

The looming global food crisis is not hypothetical but a reality that needs to be urgently addressed, B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force chairperson Debra Mallowah has said.... 

Local sugarcane growers are expecting a significantly improved harvest this season, following a rebound in rainfall after last year’s drier-than-normal conditions, says industry body SA... 

With the US import tariff of 30% on goods from South Africa to take effect by the end of the week, the citrus industry stands to lose between 500 ha and 1 000 ha, that will simply become... 

Amid shifts taking place in global trade, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the work being done by his department to ensure South Africa maintains its competitive... 

Applied science and research and development agency, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), reports that a field trial of biobased and biodegradable agricultural mulch films is... 

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) said there has been an increased volume of citrus fruits arriving at ports via rail, as the citrus season reaches its halfway mark. The Durban Container... 

Applied science and research and development agency, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), reports that a field trial of biobased and biodegradable agricultural mulch films is... 

Africa spends about $109-billion on food imports every year, including vegetable oils, sugar and grain, despite having ample arable land and other resources to produce these food staples itself,... 

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100 000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on... 

The high cost and inconsistent quality of feedstock for fish in Tanzania and other African countries negatively impacts on the region’s aquaculture growth landscape and competitiveness, says... 

Kelp Blue plans to issue Africa’s first corporate blue bond next year to expand its giant kelp forests along Namibia’s coast. The De Beers-backed startup will list the first $20-million tranche of... 

The governments of South Africa and Chile have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on fisheries and aquaculture. The countries will soon establish a joint technical committee to... 

Labour shortages and sustainability are the two major trends shaping the future of hydraulics and pneumatics in Africa, says fluid control solutions supplier Danfoss. “The industry is seeing fewer... 

Local manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart pneumatics to modernise operations, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy efficiency, says fluid control systems manufacturer Bürkert.... 

Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the design of fluid power systems. In response, the hydraulic tooling systems of manufacturer and distributor of specialised... 

To further capacitate farmers supplying tomatoes to its All Gold Tomato Sauce production value chain, fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has provided irrigation infrastructure to nine... 

Energy-as-a-service company Solarise Africa has commissioned a 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm, near Hopetown, in the Northern Cape, for farming enterprise Genade... 

Industry body Grain SA has declared its support for the new policy direction outlined in Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s 2025/26 budget vote speech, which was presented to Parliament on... 

The bankable feasibility study (BFS) for blue ammonia producer Suiso’s R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga, was completed earlier this month. The study was... 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that it is partnering with Anglo American, and in particular the latter’s Crop Nutrients business, to undertake research intended to... 

Multinational chemicals company BASF Performance Materials, the largest chemical producer globally, in August released its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and... 

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 

The South African pulp and paper sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economy, providing essential materials for packaging, printing and hygiene products, as well as innovative... 

Global renewable resource company Sappi has announced the offering of €300-million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2032, in an offering that is exempt from the registration...