The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the recent reauthorisation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year. In a media release, the association... 

Industry body the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has announced the retirement of chairperson Sean Walsh from his role as KAL Group CEO after nearly 15 years of leadership.... 

French multinational maltster Soufflet Malt has officially started construction on its new R2-billion malting facility that is adjacent to brewing multinational Heineken's Sedibeng Brewery, in the... 

Fully integrated chicken and animal feed producer Rainbow Chicken expects to report a rise in its earnings per share (EPS) to between 69.46c and 76.57c for the six months ended December 28, 2025.... 

Agricultural inputs company Zaad Group has been acquired by a consortium of South African private and public investment companies for R1.4-billion, which will support its next phase of growth and... 

As government advances various pieces of legislation and policy on land, labour, natural resources, rural safety and trade, industry body Agri SA calls in its ‘2026 Policy Outlook’ for a renewed... 

South Africa’s food inflation increased by 4.4% year-on-year in December, while consumer price inflation (CPI) increased by 3.6% year-on-year. The food categories with the highest inflation in... 

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 

State-owned power utility Eskom this week unveiled a Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei power station, marking a practical milestone in linking South Africa’s Just Energy Transition... 

The review process of the sugar tariff by tariff advisory body International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) must give full and proper regard to the risk facing rural jobs... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) will conduct an investigation into the appropriate level of the dollar-based reference price (DBRP) for sugar. This follows... 

Industry body Grain SA has warned that South Africa’s sharply lower maize prices may bring relief to consumers but are placing severe financial pressure on local grain producers. Without adequate... 

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has appointed an Industry Coordination Council to support implementation of the country’s national long-term Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) strategy. The... 

JSE-listed integrated poultry producer Astral Foods has advised that Henry Enslin has been appointed acting CFO of the group for the month of February until John Geel starts in a permanent CFO and... 

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 

Industry body Agri SA has welcomed Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s announcement of a stronger, long-term national Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) strategy and the Department of Agriculture’s... 

For the first time, South Africa has a long-term Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) strategy to take it to FMD-free status, eventually without vaccination. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen on... 

Industry body SA Canegrowers has once again called on government to urgently scrap the Health Promotion Levy, or sugar tax, in light of a surge in imported sugar that is displacing locally produced... 

Nonprofit organisation FairPlay has outlined two scenarios that may play out in the poultry industry by 2035, depending on whether policymakers choose to support job creation and local production,... 

With the 2026 wine grape harvest approaching, all eyes remain on late-season conditions and fruit development, but industry body South Africa Wine says South Africa’s vineyards appear... 

The Competition Tribunal South Africa has announced that it has approved, with conditions, a merger in the cereals milling sector in the Highveld region of the country. The parties involved are ACE... 

UK-based international non-profit organisation, the Earth Rover Programme, which currently operates in Colombia, Kenya and the UK, has globally launched its “soilsmology” initiative, to allow even... 

South Africa’s wheat industry faces mounting financial strain amid a prolonged delay in government’s review of the wheat import tariff, says industry body Grain SA. Many producers are already... 

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)/Industrial Development Corporation Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) grew by five points to 67 in the fourth quarter. This followed decreases for two... 

Last month’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) did not indicate an increase to the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), better known as the sugar tax, in the 2026 Budget, with industry... 

Following a combination of economic, environmental and strategic imperatives, research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) has created the Sugarcane Bioeconomy Unit (SBU)... 

Despite being a surplus-sugar-producing country, South Africa is facing an escalating import crisis that poses “a serious threat” to the industry’ competitiveness and long-term sustainability, says... 

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reiterated his sympathy with farmers across South Africa facing “immense hardship” as they continue to battle one of the most persistent and damaging... 

The B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force has emphasised the urgency needed to strengthen Africa’s food system by 2030, particularly as the continent will need to feed an... 

Logistics giant Maersk has wrapped up a R1.72-billion investment drive in cold-chain infrastructure in South Africa with the opening of the R800-million Maersk Belcon cold store logistics park in... 

To help address the multifaceted nature of food safety in South Africa and the need to address challenges across the supply chain for improved public health, the Academy of Science of South Africa... 

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the new US tariff exemptions, which includes oranges as citrus variety. The association stated in a November 15 news release... 

Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods reported an operating profit of R1.24-billion in the year ended September 30, despite having experienced pressure on its earnings in the first half of the... 

This year’s iteration of the country's “largest and most prestigious” wine trade show, CapeWine 2025, drew an attendance of over 1 605 delegates worldwide, cementing its reputation as the “premier... 

Montgomery Group Africa will stage two new exhibitions in South Africa – one in Johannesburg in 2026, and one in Cape Town in 2027. Montgomery Group Africa commercial director Joshua Low says RE+... 

South African citrus exports surged 22% to record levels this year, driven by higher demand, favourable weather and new trees coming into production, a growers association said on Monday. The... 

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has said it will provide a $36-million local-currency-linked loan facility to Illovo Sugar Malawi to finance upgrades to... 

Industry body SA Canegrowers says an unprecedented surge in imported sugar is leading to drastically lower sales of locally produced sugar. The organisation believes not enough is being done to... 

Industry organisation South Africa Wine has released its first ‘Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Position Paper’, which outlines the industry’s commitment to responsible, inclusive and... 

Agribusiness and agro-processing are increasingly being recognised as critical drivers of Africa’s economic future, with private-sector investment and government partnerships creating new... 

Integrated poultry producer Astral Foods expects to report a 7% to 17% increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between R20.96 and R22.91 for the financial year ended September 30, compared with the...