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EmpowaWomen in Agriculture Summit 2024: Empowering women, bridging opportunities, ...

The EmpowaWomen in Agriculture Summit 2024, held on 21 November, brought together 150 women agripreneurs and stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain to engage in meaningful...

News & Events South Africa

22 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Challenges and opportunities facing farmers in the red meat sector

South African primary producers in the red meat sector are facing significant headwinds: Persistent drought brought on by El Niño, rising costs and ongoing animal health issues such as ...

News & Events South Africa

21 Nov 2024 · 5 min read

John Deere Honours Exceptional Dealer Performance at Annual Dealer Awards Ceremony

Celebrating the commitment and excellence of local dealers who drive progress in agriculture to empower farmers across the region. The highly anticipated John Deere Dealer Awards Cere...

News & Events South Africa

21 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Addressing the golf cart affordability dilemma

A significant change is on the cards for South African golf courses as one of the largest suppliers of golf carts pivots towards a dynamic new brand of lithium powered carts that has alr...

News & Events South Africa

20 Nov 2024 · 5 min read

Consumer food price inflation: October 2024

Quote: Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales: Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking Headline consumer inflation numbers released today show a slowdown from 3,8% in September 2024 to 2,8% in...

News & Events South Africa

20 Nov 2024 · 2 min read

Ultranexus brings the night to you in HD

Ultranexus can make your outdoor experiences more enjoyable with their Pulsar products. Whether you are looking to hunt that Roland Ward buck or just go sightseeing, with Pulsar you can ...

News & Events All Countries

19 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

2024 Winners of the Agricultural Writers SA awards

The Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) proudly hosted the 2024 Agricultural Writers SA Awards at the Old Trafford (Centurion Lake Hotel) in Centurion, celebrating the remarkable individuals ...

News & Events South Africa

18 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Namibia: New abattoir to give beef farmers control

Construction of a new state-of-the-art export abattoir and processing plant is taking shape on the outskirts of Windhoek. This new facility will provide Namibian cattle farmers access to...

Livestock Mechanisation News & Events South Africa

18 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Final export figures slightly down after very unusual citrus year

In the 2024 export season Southern African citrus growers packed 164,5 million 15 kg cartons for delivery to global markets. While this is 600 000 cartons less than last year, the slight...

News & Events South Africa

15 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Two agricultural study bursaries up for grabs

If you are entering your final or post-graduate year of agricultural studies in 2025, then you may just be eligible to apply for one of two fully funded bursaries on offer by Beefmaster ...

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

Immature early season mangoes

The South African Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA) is aware that mangoes not meeting the minimum requirements for fruit maturity stipulated in the regulations for the sale of fresh f...

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2024 · 2 min read

Optimism about South African cherry season not dampened by frost damage

Despite frost heavily affecting early cherry varieties, Tru-Cape’s cherry growers remain positive about the overall quality of this season’s harvest and the promising opportunities a...

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

The evolving role of agri insurance in the face of climate change

Climate change is dramatically reshaping the agricultural landscape, creating new risks for farmers, and forcing insurers to adapt. Extreme weather events like heavy snow, excessive rain...

News & Events South Africa

13 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

Drier season produces lower than average yield for South Africa’s sugarcane growers

This year’s sugarcane harvest is expected to be 10% lower than average, largely due to unusually drier conditions in the majority of the KwaZulu-Natal's growing areas. Since 2020, S...

News & Events South Africa

12 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

It is official … ProagriMedia and JagLekker are now working together!

What do you get when you bring two successful, creative, top-performing companies together? A bullseye! That is why ProagriMedia is proud to announce our partnership with JagLekker! Who...

News & Events South Africa

12 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

FAW Trucks Southern Africa celebrates record JH6 28.500FT sales

FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly celebrates a significant milestone in the sales of its flagship JH6 28.500FT model this year. This remarkable achievement underscores the model’s exc...

Business Mechanisation News & Events All Countries

8 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

The power of collaboration: Rescuing sweet potatoes, nourishing communities

In the complex ecosystem of food production, distribution, and consumption, the challenge of food waste continues to pose a significant threat. As leaders in the food rescue industry, we...

News & Events South Africa

6 Nov 2024 · 5 min read

Alarming food insecurity levels demand urgent action

The South African consumer has faced significant hardship over recent years because of an ailing economy, which has undermined their ability to afford basic food. This situation is creat...

News & Events South Africa

6 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

UP researcher advances fruit fly management through innovative study

Some SA fruit industries spend more than R300 million a year to combat fruit flies. UP researcher Tania Pogue explains how her study of pest traps could revolutionise how we protect our ...

Crops News & Events South Africa

5 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Interventions required to cut Africa’s 30% food waste

African Agri Investment Indaba unpacks better agricultural practices and supply chain management, particularly storage and transportation, to preserve food stores. Africa faces an ala...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Solar versus Eskom costs compared for farmers

Up to 54% savings may be achieved with solar Eskom’s challenges have led to a steady rise in electricity tariffs and are expected to increase by up to 38% next year. These increases...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Stargas: Your all-round solution for farming cost effectively and sustainably

Sustainability is the future, and these days companies are looking for environmentally friendly sustainable ways to conduct business. One of the sectors that has stood up to lead the way...

Innovation News & Events All Countries

31 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

VIDEO: The Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra offers tough yet sophisticated vehicles with cutting-edge design, a premium quotient and advanced technology. Featuring cuttingedge technology, the XUV 3XO is powered by a t...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

VIDEO: The Mahindra XUV 3XO Launch

The launch of the XUV 3XO marks a significant milestone for Mahindra South Africa’s 20-year journey. To celebrate the new Mahindra XUV 3XO and the group’s third decade in sunny S...

Innovation News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

A global showcase of agricultural innovations, EIMA 2024 is an opportunity for Bra...

An initiative of the Brazil Machinery Solutions trade sector project takes national manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment to the fair that is taking place in November, in...

News & Events All Countries

30 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Micasa Energy Solutions: It is more important than ever to invest in solar

Eskom has surpased their 200 days without load shedding mark. Many people are questioning whether the hype around solar and renewable energy was worth it, especially as it seems like loa...

Innovation News & Events All Countries

29 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

“Exciting phase” on horizon for fruit industry and Tru-Cape is set to seize the op...

The fruit industry is on the brink of an exciting phase packed with opportunities, believes Anton Rabe, the executive director at Hortgro. “I am incredibly bullish about the next five...

News & Events South Africa

28 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

VAT free chicken initiative needs momentum to battle food security

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is calling for the removal of the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on certain chicken products to make this essential food more affordable for low-i...

News & Events South Africa

24 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Efficiencies at port of Cape Town costs apple and pear farmers R26 000 per hectare

“While we recognise that the Port of Cape Town (PoCT) management is implementing a terminal turn-around strategy, the worryingly slow pace at which it is happening remains a deep conce...

News & Events South Africa

24 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Westfalia Fruit celebrates first Hass avocado shipment to India

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh fruit, is proud to announce the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in I...

News & Events South Africa

24 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

A healthy farming sector supports a healthy nation

In the last quarter of 2023, primary agriculture in South Africa employed around 920 000 people directly, i.e., on farms and in agro-processing facilities. If one works on the assumpti...

News & Events South Africa

23 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

AGT Foods Africa named Standard Bank Top Performer

AGT Foods Africa has been on an incredible run in the 2020s, including the completion of their new popcorn processing facility in 2021, new Granary warehouse in 2024 and an overhaul of t...

News & Events South Africa

22 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Hot Dip Galvanizers Association shines new light on renewable energy

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa (HDGASA) plays an important role in supporting the energy value chain – which spans clean, renewable and green energy – as it p...

News & Events South Africa

21 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

I am a Farmer: FTFA’s campaign to change the face of agriculture in South Africa

Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) has launched I Am a Farmer, an inspiring video series featuring 15 food gardens from across the country, marking World Food Day on the 16th of October....

News & Events South Africa

21 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Fair Cape Dairies announces partnership with SA Harvest as exclusive beneficiary f...

Fair Cape Dairies is proud to announce SA Harvest as their exclusive beneficiary for donations of short-dated products, solidifying their commitment to sustainability and social responsi...

News & Events South Africa

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

2024 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards winners announced

The 2024 Absa top 10 olive oil awards was held on Wednesday, 16 October at the stunning Grande Roche estate in Paarl. This prestigious event is the highlight of South Africa’s olive oi...

News & Events South Africa

17 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Food for Africa through collaboration

Food is central to our lives. It holds cultural and social significance, and brings people together. However, the scarcity of food means that it is also a source of anxiety. While the CO...

News & Events South Africa

17 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Partnerships are needed to cull rising agro-input costs

Increases in the cost of commodities, widespread supply shortages and global oil price hikes are just some of the micro- and macro-economic factors that have contributed to the rising co...

News & Events South Africa

16 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Celebrating 60 years of excellence: Super Armature Winding Africa (SAW Africa)

This month, Super Armature Winding (SAW) Africa proudly celebrates 60 years of dedicated service and innovation in the electrical and mechanical repair industry. Established in 1964 by W...

News & Events South Africa

16 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Expand your project capabilities with Knittex shade netting for Civil Engineering ...

As a leading shade netting manufacturer in South Africa, Knittex is excited to introduce the versatility of our shade netting products for the civil engineering and construction industri...

Business Innovation Mechanisation News & Events All Countries

16 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

From 1 to 100 million: Standard Bank’s OneFarm Share celebrates 100 million meal m...

In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural sector, a remarkable milestone has been achieved. The OneFarm Share programme, powered by Standard Bank in partnership with HelloChoice, is ...

News & Events South Africa

16 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

Absa and AGDA host ministerial stakeholder dialogue to accelerate agricultural growth

Absa, in collaboration with the Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA), hosted a prestigious Ministerial Stakeholder Dialogue on Monday, 14 October 2024, at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria....

News & Events South Africa

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Empowering rural women: A catalyst for sustainable development

Achieving gender equality and empowering women is not only a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for addressing global challenges such as extreme poverty, hunger, and climate chan...

News & Events South Africa

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Hands-on rhino conservation: Learning at the frontlines

Final Year Veterinary Students Gain Invaluable Insights into Dehorning Rhino World Rhino Day, celebrated on 22nd September, is a crucial reminder of the fragile state of our planet’...

News & Events South Africa

14 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Solutions needed to weather climate change for SA food security

Climate change poses significant challenges to South Africa's agricultural sector, which is already vulnerable to droughts as one of the driest countries in the world. This means that ad...

News & Events South Africa

11 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

120 years of AgriSA: Agriculture is a national asset

AgriSA is commemorating 120 years of leadership in the South African agricultural sector. Concurrently, South Africa is celebrating 30 years of democracy and the development and growth a...

News & Events South Africa

11 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

Agriculture is a game of fine margins and unfortunately, in the primary agriculture sector, input prices tend to increase more rapidly than the price the commodity sells for. This create...

News & Events South Africa

9 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Livestock prices – 4 October 2024

Goat Prices Cattle Prices Sheep Prices...

News & Events South Africa

7 Oct 2024 · < 1 min read

CLAAS Connect goes live: Machine management, Farm Management and digital services ...

The new CLAAS connect is now live in over 30 countries around the world and offers CLAAS customers a host of digital solutions around Machine Management, Farm Management and Precision Fa...

News & Events South Africa

7 Oct 2024 · 9 min read

Celebrating excellence: !Xhariep Agricultural Writers SA regional awards recognise...

Durbanville – The 2024 !Xhariep Agricultural Writers SA Regional Awards was a celebration of a dynamic industry and its people. The awards recognised farmers and agriculturalists who l...

News & Events South Africa

7 Oct 2024 · 9 min read

Agriculture meets sustainability: Waterberg Boerdery and Yellow Door Energy inaugu...

October 4 2024, Johannesburg South Africa – Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a leading independent power producer (IPP) for businesses in the Middle East and Africa, and Waterberg Boerdery, a...

News & Events South Africa

4 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Sugarcane farmer associations appeal to government to scrap sugar tax or extend mo...

SA Canegrowers and the South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) are extremely concerned that any increase to the already devastating sugar tax (the Health Promotion Levy –...

News & Events South Africa

3 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Standard Bank launches the 7th edition of its Finance and Farm Management textbook...

Johannesburg, South Africa, 01 October 2024 – Standard Bank has announced the launch of the highly anticipated 7th edition of its Finance and Farm Management textbook, reinforcing its ...

News & Events South Africa

2 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

FAW trucks southern Africa recaps 30 years of heritage, diversity, and inclusivity

Johannesburg, South Africa – Since establishing a presence in South Africa in 1994, FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating a rich heritage of excell...

News & Events South Africa

1 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

The future of farming: Human know-how meets technological innovation

Crop production has evolved throughout the years, spurred on by the speed of technological advancement. With an array of digital tools at their disposal, farmers can run far more efficie...

News & Events South Africa

30 Sep 2024 · 5 min read

Omnia employees receive payout of R45 million through broad-based share scheme

JSE-listed Omnia Holdings Limited (“Omnia” or “the Group”), this week announced the vesting of its broad-based employee share scheme amounting to R45 million. The scheme, esta...

News & Events South Africa

30 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

The Department of Agriculture celebrates World Rabies Day on 28 September with an ...

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) takes this opportunity to alert members of the public on the risks associated with rabies, which is a fatal vira...

News & Events South Africa

27 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Motorists to get big savings at the pumps in October

South African motorists can expect to save more at the pumps in October when fuel prices are adjusted next week. The Automobile Association (AA) says current unaudited data from the Cent...

News & Events South Africa

26 Sep 2024 · 2 min read

What would it take to start an agricultural revolution in Lusikisiki?

By providing scaled access to inputs, training and support, the Grow the Growers project is developing lucrative and sustainable livelihood pathways for small farmers while improving foo...

News & Events South Africa

25 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

Bullish macro-economic environment and hot U.S. finishing weather boost CBOT prices

Maize CBOT corn prices rebounded from four-year lows, increasing by 12,2% to three-month highs in mid-September, compared to a month prior. While production conditions remained favour...

News & Events South Africa

20 Sep 2024 · 2 min read

Breaking ground on collaborative agritech initiative in Mitchells Plain this Arbor...

The Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) and Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) broke new ground with partner RLabs, on a cross-sectoral initiative which leverages multi-stakeholder e...

News & Events South Africa

19 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

FAW Trucks Southern Africa and FAW Isando conclude significant deal with Blackmagi...

Gauteng, South Africa – September 2024 – FAW Trucks Southern Africa, a leader in quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, proudly commemorates the significant handover of a FA...

Innovation News & Events South Africa

19 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Opinion Piece: From mine tech to solar tech – upskilling and reskilling for ...

The mining industry faces a dual challenge: ensuring a reliable power supply while minimising its environmental impact. As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, solar power em...

News & Events South Africa

16 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

2024 SA Bakkie of the Year: Here are all the winners

After an extensive evaluation of the eight official contestants in the 2024 South African Bakkie of the Year competition, with the entrants in the four different categories assessed in t...

News & Events South Africa

16 Sep 2024 · 8 min read

ZNFU press reaction to president Hakainde Hichilema’s address to the fourth ...

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) welcomes the address by the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema at the fourth session of the 13th National Assembly. As farmers we ap...

News & Events Zambia

16 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Video: At Waterkloof they are ready for farming

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsqk8kD_Q5k[/embed] When you ask a farmer why they want to be in the field everyday, most of them will give you the same answer: "Farming is in ...

News & Events All Countries

16 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

Mooi Rivier cattle and maise farmer crowned 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year

The KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, is proud to announce that Mooi River Beefmaster cattle and maize farmer, Guy English, has been awarded the title of 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young ...

News & Events South Africa

13 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

VIDEO: John Deere – It’s Time To Grow Event 2024

Knowledge is power! This is also the belief of John Deere. The It’s Grow Time event was filled with expert knowledge about farming implements and John Deere specialists ready to help f...

News & Events South Africa

12 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

Chicken price increases expected to ease in 2024 – Absa AgriTrends report

Poultry price increases is expected to ease, after double-digit hikes over the past two years. According to the Spring edition of the Absa AgriTrends Report, a stronger rand and rob...

News & Events South Africa

12 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

South Africa’s burgeoning aquaculture industry

A growing market navigating complex risks and challenges South Africa's aquaculture industry is still in its infancy, but growing steadily, built upon the cultivation of marine species ...

News & Events South Africa

11 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Stray livestock an ongoing problem on Namibian roads

Stray livestock along roads in Namibia remains a problem. According to a recent newsletter of the Namibian Agricultural Union, the situation is worse during drought when livestock are he...

Livestock News & Events Namibia South Africa Zambia

11 Sep 2024 · 6 min read

VIDEO: 2024 Meatmaster National Auction

Another successful auction behind Meatmasters. Good prices for good quality animals, a nice atmosphere and happy buyers always keep this auction on top! If you want to market your ...

News & Events South Africa

10 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

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 ...

News & Events South Africa

9 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Zimbabwe attracts youth to farming

Zimbabwe is upping its drive to attract youths into farming by targeting school children. In a country routinely facing food deficits and a limping economy marked by high levels of un...

News & Events Zimbabwe

9 Sep 2024 · 5 min read

Shell supports young subsistence farmers straight to where it is needed

Shell Downstream South Africa partnered with Impala Bafokeng to support small-scale subsistence farmers in the Rustenburg area as part of its dedication to powering lives. On 26 Augus...

News & Events South Africa

6 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

Kagiso Trust awards R3-million to SPAR’s Rural Hub farmers

Kagiso Trust, through its Tyala Impact Fund, has made a significant impact on rural farming communities by awarding R300 000 each to 10 rural hub farmers as part of its support for The S...

News & Events South Africa

6 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Another incredible property on auction – Venditor Auctioneers

On 17 September 2024, Venditor Auctioneers will host an online liquidation auction for a 10,93 hectare industrial property at 1 Swaeltjie Street, Shalimar Ridge in Heidelberg, Gauteng. ...

News & Events South Africa

6 Sep 2024 · 2 min read

Shortage of qualified veterinarians in South Africa leads to potential challenges ...

South Africa is experiencing a veterinarian and veterinary nurse shortage, which threatens the profession, food security, public health, and animal welfare. According to a recent repo...

News & Events South Africa

5 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

VIDEO: Advanta Seeds – Canola Farmer’s Day

The Advanta Seeds team proudly embarked on the Canola Farmers' Day and shared much excitement for the future of canola oil. Watch the video for a flashback of the event. For more i...

Business News & Events South Africa

5 Sep 2024 · < 1 min read

SA beef industry to benefit from trade visit to China

Beefmaster Group is optimistic for the future of the SA beef industry, following favourable trade discussions with China, the company said today at a South African State business forum e...

News & Events South Africa

4 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

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 Zespr...

News & Events Kenya

3 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Hino aims to continue its record for reliability in 2025 Dakar Rally

Hino Motors Limited of Japan has announced that it will compete in its 34th Dakar Rally, in Saudi Arabia in January 2025, as it aims to continue to build on its record for reliability in...

Business News & Events All Countries

3 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

A BRIGHT FUTURE AWAITS – Young people who equip themselves as John Deere tec...

The developments that come with the modernization and advancement in Agriculture and Mechanization, create a need for technical specialists who can operate, maintain, and repair advanced...

Business News & Events South Africa

3 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Anglo American agrees polyhalite fertiliser partnership with Chinese market leaders

Anglo American has signed Memorandums of Understanding (“MOU”) with two major Chinese fertiliser companies, Sinochem Fertilizer and BeiFeng AMP, to further develop the market for pol...

News & Events All Countries

2 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

More fuel relief for South Africans in September

More good news for South Africans on the back of data showing consumer inflation is at a three-year low, is that fuel prices across the broad will decrease in September for the fourth co...

News & Events South Africa

30 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

The impact of the black frost event may linger into September

Cabbage The end of August saw some significant price recoveries for average cabbage prices month-on-month; however, this could be short-lived as the market historically experiences an...

News & Events South Africa

29 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

ABSA and Agri Skills Transfer forge strategic partnership to boost South Africa’s ...

South Africa, Monday 2 September 2024 — In a landmark initiative set to transform the agricultural landscape, ABSA has joined forces with Agri Skills Transfer in a groundbreaking partn...

News & Events South Africa

29 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

No rest until the dream is fulfilled

‘My dream is to see the magnificent grasslands of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg and Southern Drakensberg protected through strong partnerships and formal protected-area expansion mechan...

News & Events South Africa

27 Aug 2024 · 7 min read

Update on Foot and Mouth disease outbreak in Eastern Cape province

The Department of Agriculture is cautiously optimistic that the recent Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in the Kouga and Kou-Kamma Municipalities of the Eastern Cape Province have ...

News & Events South Africa

27 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Crop insurance critical to safeguard South Africa’s food security

The agriculture sector is integral to both the South African economy as well as our food security. According to the latest Santam Insurance Barometer report, the industry contributes aro...

Crops News & Events South Africa

26 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Research secures sustainable future of Southern Africa’s citrus

Internationally recognised research done by Citrus Research International (CRI), and its network of collaborative research associations, is helping secure southern Africa's citrus indust...

News & Events South Africa

22 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

South Africa’s agricultural export growth cooled off in the second quarter o...

• After the sharp increase in the first quarter of 2024, South Africa's agricultural exports fell slightly on a year-on-year (y/y) basis in the second quarter. According to data from T...

News & Events South Africa

20 Aug 2024 · 5 min read

Agriculture sector faces growing risks: Allianz risk barometer 2024 highlights key...

The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 has identified the top five risks confronting the agriculture sector, emphasizing critical challenges that necessitate immediate attention. The leading ri...

News & Events South Africa

20 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Lamb Champs is on fire with Case IH

Imagine the smell of lamb in the air, hundreds of feet bustling, and proud South African music in the background. This is a festival like no other. Naturally, it is none other than Lamb ...

News & Events South Africa

20 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Climate change wreaks havoc on seasonal farming crops agriculture: SA’s biggest GD...

The agriculture sector is vital for economic growth. It contributes 3% to GDP, supports 941 000 jobs, and generated US$13,2 billion in export revenue in 2023 – South Africa produces 10...

Crops News & Events South Africa

19 Aug 2024 · 5 min read

Video: The women of Bayer, leading the way

[embed]https://youtu.be/XxwDot_u8EM[/embed] When Ricarda Miller, Nelia Rousseau and Nolwazi Mkize walk into a room they emanate passion and leadership. These three women sit at the ...

Business News & Events All Countries

19 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Fourth consecutive fuel price drop expected for September

Fuel prices are set to decrease across the board in September, marking the fourth consecutive time this year that fuel prices have dropped in South Africa. The Automobile Association (AA...

News & Events South Africa

16 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Queens of the crop: Four things I learned from the women agri-preneurs transformin...

I recently had the privilege of travelling to KwaZulu-Natal to meet with female agri-preneurs who are part of Momentum Group Foundation’s Women in Farming programme – a truly transfo...

News & Events South Africa

16 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Nedbank comment on QLFS Q2: 2024

With unemployment increasing, one can expect further pressure on the Government fiscus. While the energy situation has improved, the same cannot be said for the economy or employment. ...

News & Events South Africa

14 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

Technews: The latest in agricultural technology from around the world

Less gas can mean more real meat and milk Cattle are in the forefront of the accused in the “harmful” emissions trial. Instead of trying to resolve the issue by replacing meat an...

News & Events All Countries

13 Aug 2024 · 7 min read

Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa

Although sustainability is viewed as a global priority, however, it holds critical importance to the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Amidst the vibrant people, beautiful landscapes, and the r...

News & Events All Countries

8 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Hot dip galvanizing solutions to corrosive challenges stand the test of time and s...

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of South Africa (HDGASA) spends a significant amount of time liaising with the mining sector where the tough environment - characterised by acidic fis...

News & Events South Africa

6 Aug 2024 · 5 min read

Uncertainty rises as the local agriculture sector faces increased risks

In recent years, the global agriculture industry has faced significant supply chain challenges. From geopolitical upheavals to the far-reaching impacts of the climate crisis, maintaining...

News & Events South Africa

6 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Beyond Parity: The Impact of Women Leaders in Science and Technology

Women are increasingly assuming leadership roles, driving innovation and spear-heading ground-breaking research. This is thanks to a seismic shift in recent years in attitudes and percep...

News & Events South Africa

6 Aug 2024 · 4 min read

Gertrude does it all, mother & farm

Being a mother of seven as well as a farm supervisor sounds like too much for one plate, but Gertrude Mambwe makes it look easy. Gertrude has been working on Guru Singh’s farm Morni...

News & Events Zambia

5 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

SA Canegrowers is disappointed that Tongaat Hulett is appealing the high court jud...

SA Canegrowers is disappointed that sugar producer Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) has chosen to approach the Supreme Court to appeal that it must pay almost R526 million in statutory levie...

News & Events South Africa

2 Aug 2024 · 2 min read

BASF introduces the “missing” link in Citrus Black Spot control

BASF, a global leader in agricultural solutions, recently introduced Revycare®, a revolutionary fungicide that promises to redefine citrus black spot (CBS) control for South African far...

News & Events South Africa

1 Aug 2024 · 3 min read

Downward adjustment of lemon export figures

The Lemon Focus Group of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) met on the 30th of July to review export estimates. Although the lemon season is drawing to a close, and...

News & Events South Africa

31 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

Unscientific Sandveld water restrictions will make potatoes unaffordable

Sky rocketing potato prices seen at the end of 2023 could become the new reality if water usage restrictions are imposed on farmers in the Western Cape’s Sandveld region. The Departmen...

News & Events South Africa

31 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

Cattle industry facing uphill battle

The cattle industry - together with the remainder of the red meat industry – is facing significant headwinds as it enters the second half of the year. From economic pressures to biosec...

News & Events South Africa

31 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

SAPA statement on vat-free chicken

The South African Poultry Association welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the new Government of National Unity will look to expand the basket of essential food it...

News & Events South Africa

29 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

VIDEO: General sale: 7 August 2024 at farm Tweedraai, Trichardt

Come and buy your necessary farm implements at the Vleissentraal auction! 7 August 2024 at 11:00 Tweedraai, Trichardt. Do not miss it. Contact Vleissentraal by 083-310-0036/ 071...

News & Events South Africa

26 Jul 2024 · < 1 min read

Brazil poultry disease outbreaks highlight urgent need for policy reforms in South...

25 July 2024: In the wake of recent outbreaks of bird flu and Newcastle disease in Brazil, leading importer and food distributor Hume International has called for urgent policy reforms a...

News & Events South Africa

26 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Wildfires are set to become commonplace

Here's how World Cup rugby star and farmer Kwagga Smith prepares for fire season The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reports that the increasing urbanisation of ...

News & Events South Africa

25 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Xylem Africa provides food relief to Western Cape storm victims

Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 July 2024: Heavy rains and floods have battered the Western Cape province, affecting 160,000 people and leaving thousands of structures flooded or damaged....

News & Events All Countries

24 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

African marketing confederation’s conference tackles economic turmoil &...

Marketers across the globe need to come up with innovative campaigns as they seek to ensure that their brand remains resilient and top of mind in today’s socio-economic environment. No...

News & Events All Countries

23 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

AMT Weekly Livestock Report – 19 July 2024

Cattle prices Sheep prices Goat prices Poultry prices Pork prices Read the full report below: AMT-Weekly-Livestock-Report-No-29-20240719_240722_1041...

News & Events South Africa

22 Jul 2024 · < 1 min read

Ample global supplies continue to pressure CBOT grain and oilseed prices

Maize Good U.S. corn rating, coupled with expectations of large harvests in the U.S. weighed on CBOT corn prices, decreasing by 9,0% month-on-month. SAFEX yellow maize continued to tr...

News & Events South Africa

18 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

Kruger Untamed Introduces a Soulful Experience at Satara Plains Camp

Kruger Untamed proudly announces the launch of its newest seasonal wilderness camp, Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp. Nestled in the central region in the iconic Kruger National Park �...

News & Events South Africa

17 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

Sweet learnings: Honey day educational event at Vergelegen

The importance of providing sufficient food for honey bees, to ensure their survival, was a key topic at a recent honey event hosted at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West in partner...

News & Events South Africa

15 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Leading transport operators are not born. They are made.

An increased demand for road transport, largely driven by the rail service challenges South Africa has faced, has left many local supply chains heavily reliant on road fleet operators. T...

News & Events South Africa

12 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

Nedbank and Partners in Agri Land Solutions inspire the Mpumalanga farming communi...

Nedbank recently partnered with agricultural transformation specialists, Partners in Agri Land Solutions (PALS), to host a Responsible Leadership Symposium in White River, Mpumalanga. He...

News & Events South Africa

11 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

Fire Smart Farming: How to Tame the Flames and Be Prepared

The Winelands Fire Protection Association reports that for every 1-degree increase in global temperatures, there’s a 29% increase in fire risk. This alarming correlation was evident in...

News & Events South Africa

11 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Kuda and SwiftVEE reinvent agriculture with tech in strategic joint venture

Kuda, market leader in game, livestock and horse insurance in South Africa, is thrilled to announce the strategic joint venture (JV) with SwiftVEE, the largest online livestock and game ...

News & Events South Africa

9 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Zimbabwe turns to Tajikistan for agriculture silver bullet

Zimbabwe's foray into international agricultural support has seen the country extending its courtship to unexpected destinations. In June Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga was sent ...

News & Events Zimbabwe

8 Jul 2024 · 5 min read

New Holland: Yellow-and-blue wins gold at the 2024 Harvester race!

Everyone dreams of being the best at something. For New Holland, that dream became a reality when they took first place at the 2024 Harvester race. Derrick Coetzee, Product Specialist...

News & Events South Africa

3 Jul 2024 · 4 min read

Harnessing the power of seaweed

A Guide to Seaweed Extracts in Agriculture Seaweed extracts have long been recognised for their remarkable benefits in agriculture, enhancing soil health and boosting crop productivi...

News & Events South Africa

1 Jul 2024 · 3 min read

Court authorises Mozambique’s Royal to sell seized perishable ETG assets, subject ...

The Royal Group has been granted the right to sell seized ETG assets (agricultural commodities) which an earlier court ordered it to seize as an economic bond for the USD60m losses and d...

News & Events Mozambique

27 Jun 2024 · 6 min read

FAW Trucks Southern Africa empowers future leaders during Youth Month

FAW Trucks Southern Africa, a leading name in the automotive industry, proudly recognised the future of the brand by inviting the youth to a Youth Day event as part of the company’s Yo...

News & Events South Africa

27 Jun 2024 · 3 min read

Val Boeredag 2024 – The ProAgri team is ready!

Val Boeredag will be taking place on the 3rd of July 2024 at the Waterval Boerevereniging Boeredag terrain. The ProAgri Media team will be there to capture the event's top moments so...

News & Events South Africa

26 Jun 2024 · < 1 min read

ACTOM Kenya secures key contracts and eyes several growth areas in the East Africa...

Since opening its Low-Voltage (LV) manufacturing facility in Kenya in July last year, electrical equipment and services supplier ACTOM has identified several growth opportunities in the ...

Innovation News & Events Kenya

25 Jun 2024 · 3 min read

Stock throughput cover in macadamia processing

Finding a niche insurance solution for a niche market South Africa’s macadamia export industry is booming at present, with agricultural exports of macadamia nuts increasing by 68%[1...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

Zimbabwe’s dairy churns with increased milk production

Amid a troubled agriculture industry, Zimbabwe’s dairy industry is weathering the storm with increased milk production. Drought has decimated beef cattle, leaving thousands dead, bu...

News & Events Zimbabwe

14 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

Mozambican citrus growers join the CGA

Mozambique's citrus industry has taken a significant step towards growth and sustainability by joining the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The CGA and the Mozambiqu...

News & Events Mozambique

6 Jun 2024 · 3 min read

AgriTech Expo Zambia shapes the future of agriculture for Zambia and neighbouring ...

More than 18 000 visitors poured through the gates of AgriTech Expo 2024 in Chisamba, Zambia, all eager to learn of the latest developments in agriculture. The organiser, DLG Agricult...

Crops Innovation Irrigation Mechanisation News & Events Zambia

13 May 2024 · 3 min read

Don’t miss Molopo Rooivleisprodusente Information Day!

Dewald Olivier from Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS), is just one of the speakers at the Molopo Boeredag. This red meat producer information day is presented for the benefit of Piet Ple...

News & Events South Africa

10 Apr 2024 · < 1 min read

The Molopo Rooivleisprodusente Information Day is just around the corner!

Theo Vorster (Galileo Capital/Sakegesprek) tells you why the Molopo Boeredag is a must on your calendar. Come and support this event, for the benefit of Piet Plessis Primary School...

News & Events South Africa

10 Apr 2024 · < 1 min read

It’s time for a FARM DAY! | Molopo Rooivleisprodusente Information Day

Reuben Botha (Chemical Research Technology) himself grew up in the Piet Plessis area, and is looking forward to the drone demonstration he will deliver. The Farmers Day is presen...

News & Events South Africa

10 Apr 2024 · < 1 min read

Water power moves into the Agric frontline as farmers fight load-shedding

The power battle for Agribusiness in South Africa is moving from coal to water, with more farmers investing in hydroelectric plants to keep their farms running to meet the nation’s foo...

News & Events South Africa

8 Apr 2024 · 4 min read

Motsepe Foundation Partners with African Seeds Group to Empower Emerging Farmers i...

The Motsepe Foundation, in collaboration with its implementing agent Agri-SA Enterprises, has joined forces with African Seeds Group (ASG) to launch the IlimaLethu project. This initiati...

News & Events South Africa

4 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

FAW Trucks South Africa supports community outreach at 15th annual Trucker’s Function

FAW Trucks South Africa, in partnership with FAW Paarl – MyRide Commercial, proudly participated in the 15th Annual Truckers Function held in Vredendal on 22 February 2024. The even...

News & Events South Africa

4 Apr 2024 · 2 min read

SA agriculture thrives in the digital age: NAMPO 2024 embracing connectivity for s...

As the world progresses into the digital era, the agricultural sector in South Africa stands at the brink of a transformative journey. With technology rapidly integrating into every face...

News & Events South Africa

27 Mar 2024 · 6 min read

Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index remained downbeat in Q1 2024

After deteriorating by 10 points to 40 in Q4 2023, its lowest level since Q2 2020 at the height of the pandemic, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) was unchanged in Q1 202...

News & Events South Africa

26 Mar 2024 · 6 min read

Technews: The latest in agricultural technology from around the world

Tortuga AgTech wins Ag Robot of the Year 2024 award Last month we showed the top five contenders for the Ag Robot of the Year title in a competition run by Future Farming. The panel o...

News & Events South Africa

18 Mar 2024 · 6 min read

Young farmers farm for the future

Our Young Farmers are the leaders in South Africa's future agricultural environment, and the theme of this year's TLU SA Young Farmer Conference was one that creates hope and shows our y...

News & Events South Africa

18 Mar 2024 · 4 min read

Sowing sustainable success

Successful female agripreneur shares guiding principles for launching a sustainable farming enterprise For Cynthia Sekgobela, retirement in 2016 brought a bold new beginning. After 21 y...

News & Events South Africa

4 Mar 2024 · 4 min read

ZNFU welcomes Republican President’s decision to declare drought a national ...

THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) welcomes the declaration of drought as a national disaster by the Republican President Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and the measures that will be taken...

News & Events All Countries Zambia

1 Mar 2024 · 4 min read

Xylem: Make water the champion in 2024

We already have solutions to water problems—it's time we started using more of them. It would be incorrect to say the world does not care about water. It's our most precious resourc...

News & Events All Countries

27 Feb 2024 · 3 min read

HUNTEX2024: The hunt starts here!

Can you feel the vibe? HuntEx, the annual kick-off to the long-awaited hunting season, is around the corner. Preparations started in May 2023 to ensure that hunters, shooters and outdoor...

News & Events South Africa

27 Feb 2024 · 5 min read

What an excellent trip for Jupidex at Kverneland in Germany

Jupidex kicked off their tour in Germany with a visit to the Kverneland factory in Soest. As the sole distributor for Kverneland products in Africa, this experience was a great privilege...

News & Events All Countries

23 Feb 2024 · < 1 min read

Zimbabwe’s agri-loans headache

As the planting season approached last year, Zimbabwe's Agriculture Ministry declared that there were limitless loans available for farmers to upscale their food production. Outlining...

News & Events Zimbabwe

20 Feb 2024 · 5 min read

Complexities associated with patentability of Life Sciences inventions: Lessons fr...

The Life Sciences field has seen significant advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. However, these strides have introduced new challenges related to pat...

News & Events South Africa

12 Feb 2024 · 6 min read

Case IH has brought everything you need for hay making to Balfour Hay Day 2024

Every year is a little better according to the Case IH team. And this year, the brand new Optum 300 tractor also came to show what it is capable of. Whether it's rain, hail, sunshine ...

News & Events South Africa

12 Feb 2024 · < 1 min read

John Deere celebrates the cream of the crop at 2023 awards ceremony

The 2023 awards ceremony acknowledged the high level of expertise and skills that exist within the John Deere brand. These individuals from the agricultural, construction and finance sec...

News & Events South Africa

8 Jan 2024 · < 1 min read

Zhejiang NHU tells AgraME expo attendees about their vitamin products

Zhejiang NHU is one of the top three Chinese manufacturers of vitamins. They offer integrated solutions to customers across over 100 countries and regions in a wide range of domains incl...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

AgraME shows Bom Group’s turnkey greenhouse solutions

Turnkey solutions from Bom Group help customers globally to set up and start production in greenhouses. They their knowledge, experience and network to develop sustainable horticultur...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

South Africa-based Introlab boosts plant growth naturally

At the AgraME Expo 2023 Introlab showcased their bio stimulants that help your plants manage stress better and increases their growth in a natural way. The company was established in...

News & Events South Africa

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Homeport shows that nanobubbles improve yield and plant health at AgraME expo

Homeport aims to help farmers increase yields, reduce chemical footprints and produce healthier crops, all through their patented technology. Homeport's patented technologies have dev...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Flora Engineering shares their knowledge at AgraME Expo 2023

Flora Engineering is situated in the UAE and licensed in Dubai. They specialise in the supply, installation, commissioning and handing over of greenhouse projects. Omar Sabra, project...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Cultivatd is back for the second year at AgraME Expo

Cultivatd is an indoor farming brokerage that works with multiple technology providers around the world. These relate to vertical farming, greenhouses and container farming solutions. ...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Crop solutions supplier Haygrove shines at AgraME Expo 2023

Haygrove designs and supplies commercial polytunnels, substrate gutters and other associated growing systems. Product Innovations Manager for Haygrove, Darin Truluck explains that th...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Global Crop Tech provides more than just greenhouses advice at AgraME Expo 2023

If you are looking for greenhouse solutions you don't need to look further than Global Crop Tech, but their services expand way beyond only supply. They will be with you from the start t...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Ma Hawa showcase their revolutionary water technology at AgraME Expo 2023

Among their range of products they have the GENNY for home and office use. This product produces 30 litres of water in 24 hours. They also have the GEN-M1 which can produce 9 000 litres ...

News & Events All Countries

21 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Brett Martin shows off their roofing materials to the agricultural sector at Agr...

Brett Martin is a family business, focused on creating roofing materials, particularly fibreglass. They also manufacture PVC, polycarbonate as well as acrylic sheets, all for different a...

News & Events All Countries

19 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Retractable roofing from Cravo gives the best of both worlds at AgraME Expo

Cravo is the world's largest manufacturer of retractable roofing and cooling houses. The company has created over 50 retractable roofing options to accommodate the variety of climates th...

News & Events All Countries

19 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Yellow Door Energy partners with Overyssel Boerdery in multi-million Rand PPA to s...

In a landmark move, Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable renewable energy partner for businesses, signs a multi-million Rand Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Overyssel Boerdery...

News & Events South Africa

19 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

‘Tis the season for safe travels

With the festive season upon us, there is an undeniable buzz in the air. However, amidst the cheer and excitement, there exists a sobering reality - the devastating annual death toll on ...

News & Events South Africa

19 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

Silver Coast International has a variety of agricultural solutions at AgraME Expo

Dive into the pivotal role of Silver Coast International, a leading distribution company, at the AgraME Expo. Explore their dynamic distribution solutions, bridging the gap between in...

News & Events All Countries

8 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

Exploring naturally obtained fertiliser with K Plus S Middle East at AgraME Expo

Discover the innovative agricultural solutions showcased by K plus S Middle East at the AgraME Expo! Explore cutting-edge technologies, sustainable fertilisers, and advanced soil solu...

News & Events All Countries

8 Dec 2023 · < 1 min read

NAMLUB celebrates 20th anniversary as an official FUCHS Namibia distributor

Family owned and run Namibia Lubricants (NAMLUB) of Windhoek, now into its second generation, is celebrating its 20th year as the official FUCHS distributor in the country. Established i...

News & Events Namibia

8 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

Engen helps grow Fred Junior’s Garden School Project

Aspiring 12-year-old farmer, Fred Junior MacCarthy is a step closer to realising his vision of addressing child hunger in South Africa after receiving R20,000 worth of implements from En...

News & Events South Africa

7 Dec 2023 · 3 min read

John Deere celebrates a year of dedication and perseverance

The agricultural industry remains unpredictable year after year and a challenge in many areas, but the perseverance, positive, and creative attitude of John Deere's team triumphed again ...

News & Events South Africa

30 Nov 2023 · 6 min read

Bird flu: Namibia bans poultry imports from SA

Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from South Africa following the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the neighbouring count...

News & Events Namibia

22 Nov 2023 · 3 min read

2023 Final citrus export figures: Lower than predicted growth as a result of ongoi...

In the 2023 export season Southern African citrus growers packed 165.1 million (15kg) cartons for delivery to global markets. While this is an increase of approximately 800 000 from the ...

News & Events South Africa

22 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

Biodiversity focus in EIA demands specialist skill set

With environmental impact assessment (EIA) regulations and protocols becoming increasingly prescriptive in terms of biodiversity protection, project developers are needing highly special...

News & Events South Africa

22 Nov 2023 · 6 min read

Food & Trees for Africa and Tiger Brands Unveil Winners of EduPlant Finals Co...

This World Food Month, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), in partnership with Tiger Brands, proudly announced the champions of the EduPlant Finals Competition, an occasion that celebrat...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2023 · 6 min read

Myth or reality: Why are all excavators yellow?

Most manufacturers colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety concerns to histor...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2023 · 5 min read

Fattening the bottom line: Tips for investing in agriculture

Farming is a potentially lucrative business, but few of us can afford to buy arable land, let alone a working farm. Investors interested in agriculture need not despair, however, as t...

News & Events South Africa

30 Oct 2023 · 5 min read

MF Global series lowers total cost of ownership for South African farmers

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a comprehensive approach to evaluate the overall expenses associated with owning and operating a tractor over its entire lifecycle. This includes not jus...

News & Events South Africa

24 Oct 2023 · 6 min read

WRSA Conference 2023: Celebrating outstanding achievement and welcoming new beginn...

Wildlife Ranching South Africa gathered members and special guests for a two-day Conference at Irene Country Lodge, Centurion, from 13 to 14 October 2023. The weekend included the organi...

News & Events South Africa

23 Oct 2023 · 6 min read

Co-cultivating Excellence in Agricultural Firefighting

Veld fires pose a great threat to farmers as uncontrolled blazes can quickly engulf vast stretches of farmland, consuming crops, livestock and essential infrastructure, wiping out years ...

News & Events South Africa

23 Oct 2023 · 3 min read

Boesman, a Kalahari Red buck makes history in Botswana

A Kalahari Red Buck from Bushra Stud was sold for BWP92 000, the second highest price ever paid for a goat in Botswana, causing great excitement among goat farmers in this country. The m...

News & Events Botswana

22 Oct 2023 · 4 min read

Inclusive agricultural sector needed to alleviate rural poverty

In South Africa, effective small-scale farming, arguably a means to combat rural poverty, stands as the cornerstone to establishing new and sustainable agricultural value systems. Lar...

News & Events South Africa

19 Oct 2023 · 6 min read

Plant “canaries” offer new early-warning system for Africa’s environmental crises

Generations of coal miners relied on canaries in cages as an early-warning system to detect toxic or explosive gases. The birds, being more sensitive than humans, would die or get sick f...

News & Events South Africa

19 Oct 2023 · 7 min read

Narrowing down forklift choices

Choosing the right forklift for a particular application is a tough decisions that has become even tougher with the introduction of modern battery technology that allows electric machine...

News & Events South Africa

19 Oct 2023 · 5 min read

Giant leap for hunger in SA through food donations regulations

Within the next year we are hoping to have national food donation regulations in place that would enable us to recover far more good, edible surplus food that is currently going to waste...

News & Events South Africa

16 Oct 2023 · 6 min read

BKB and SA STUD BOOK

BKB and SA Stud Book, two icons, each with roots of more than a hundred years in the livestock industry, henceforth place smart and informed knowledge in every small stock farmer's reach...

News & Events South Africa

16 Oct 2023 · 3 min read

Western Cape Supports Phytosanitary Pest Control with R2 Million

Pioneering work being done to safeguard the export fruit industry from pests received a remarkable boost today with a financial injection of R2 million rand by the Western Cape Departmen...

News & Events South Africa

13 Oct 2023 · 3 min read

This is how legends are born

How can you replace not one but TWO iconic STIHL machines? How can the power and performance of the FS 160 and FS 280 be improved upon? For those who’ve forgotten, the FS 160 was a ...

News & Events South Africa

12 Oct 2023 · 4 min read

South Africa’s Just Transition Energy Framework: Transforming Agribusiness S...

South Africa’s Just Transition Framework recognises the agricultural sector as a-risk in the green transition and sets out various principles to achieve it responsibly. South Africa...

News & Events South Africa

4 Oct 2023 · 3 min read

Solar Powered Castrol Auto Service Launches in Northcliff with Plans for Nationwid...

Lubricant manufacturer, Castrol, has taken a significant step towards a sustainable future by branding its first solar Castrol Auto Service, in partnership with a workshop owner in North...

News & Events South Africa

4 Oct 2023 · 3 min read

Media invited to attend Agri SA Congress 2023, the leading agricultural event of t...

Agri SA will host its annual congress on 12-13 October 2023, with the theme of ‘Food Certainty’. As in previous years, the gathering will bring together leaders from the private...

News & Events South Africa

3 Oct 2023 · 2 min read

Boosting mechanization in Benin

Farmers in the West African state of Benin have benefited from a pioneering technical training project, hosted recently by CNH Industrial, in association with local Case IH importer ...

News & Events All Countries

2 Oct 2023 · 3 min read

Versatile diesel engines from Smith Power Equipment

With an engine for nearly every application, Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota has expanded its range of diesel only engines to include everything from 5kW motors for pump and lawnmowe...

News & Events South Africa

29 Sep 2023 · 3 min read

Corteva targets to boost crop productivity, as Limani Mu Wine Season 2 launched

CORTEVA Agriscience says there is urgent need for farmers to boost crop productivity by increasing their yields through agronomy support and mechanisation to improve national food securi...

News & Events South Africa

29 Sep 2023 · 3 min read

2023 marks 75 years of Pratley innovation

Local manufacturer Pratley, a household name in adhesives, electrical products and other sectors, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023. “It is a remarkable and proud moment for the ...

News & Events South Africa

28 Sep 2023 · 5 min read

Find various farm equipment at this auction hosted by BKB Frankfort

During this auction, a variety of implements and farm equipment will be available. These include: Challenger Rogator 700 sprayer Claas S750 Flex header maise header Geringhoff...

News & Events South Africa

27 Sep 2023 · < 1 min read

BKB Estate Auction in Frankfort has several tractors for you!

Looking for a reliable tractor in good working condition? Here are a few you can choose from: Claas Axion 920 Dual ASR Claas Axion 850 TS4 Claas 410 CIS Deutz-Fahr Agrolux ...

News & Events South Africa

27 Sep 2023 · < 1 min read

BKB Estate Auction in Frankfort has this Claas harvester available

This Claas Trion 710 is basically new. The harvester only has 124 engine hours on the clock, of which 79 also included drum hours. It is ready to harvest your grain! On offer: Tr...

News & Events South Africa

27 Sep 2023 · < 1 min read

BKB Frankfort invites you to this estate auction

This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! If you are interested in purchasing second hand equipment that is in excellent condition, mark the date in your calendar. On offer: ...

News & Events All Countries

27 Sep 2023 · < 1 min read

Omnia launches sustainable new agricultural solution at AFMA Forum

22 September 2023: In the same month it celebrates its 70th anniversary, Omnia Holdings has launched a new sustainable animal feed and advisory solution at the Animal Feed Manufacturers ...

News & Events South Africa

22 Sep 2023 · 3 min read

Chainsaw Safety: Cutting Through Danger with Safety First

Chainsaws, vital tools in numerous industries and even domestic use, offer significant applications but also inherent risks if utilised incorrectly. To ensure the safety of individuals u...

News & Events South Africa

22 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

Successful transformation requires more than land ownership

Transforming the agricultural sector isn’t a simple case of handing over a piece of land and telling the beneficiaries to start farming. It involves a complex interconnection of numero...

News & Events South Africa

20 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

Harvesting the sun: Vergelegen winery goes green with solar panel installation

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, renowned for its myriad sustainability initiatives, has marked another milestone in environmental responsibility and cost savings. The winer...

News & Events South Africa

20 Sep 2023 · 2 min read

Sustaining the Nation Together: Engen partners with Nampo Cape 2023

As a progressive energy and solutions partner firmly committed to enriching lives for a sustainable future, Engen again partnered with Grain SA as a proud sponsor at Nampo Cape 2023. ...

News & Events South Africa

20 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

DALRRD to lead a foot-and-mouth disease awareness campaign in Limpopo

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) together with the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) will host a Foot-and-mouth D...

News & Events South Africa

19 Sep 2023 · < 1 min read

The future of investing: Three technology-enabled trends

The realm of online trading has changed indelibly since its earliest inception. Today, even the most novice traders can own and trade instruments such as commodities, cryptocurrency, for...

News & Events All Countries

19 Sep 2023 · 5 min read

Zinc is an essential micronutrient in pecan nut tree farming

With close to 35 000 ha of pecan nut trees in South Africa, the industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, reports the South African Pecan Nut Producers’ Association. ...

News & Events South Africa

12 Sep 2023 · 2 min read

SA citrus industry closes EU exports

The Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) announce the conclusion of the 2023 orange exports to Europe. The final day of ins...

News & Events South Africa

12 Sep 2023 · 2 min read

Grain farmer Nicky van der Linde TLU SA Young Farmer of the Year 2023

"It's always good to measure yourself against other farmers. It's good to learn, and a bit of healthy competition is a good thing. They were all dynamic guys who participated, and you ca...

News & Events South Africa

8 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

Pushing polymers limits

Modern day plastics have improved to the point where they are able to outperform traditional materials in a myriad of applications and even withstand high loads and abrasive conditions. ...

News & Events South Africa

8 Sep 2023 · 3 min read

Food & Trees for Africa is in pursuit of South Africa’s best school food garden

In an era when the health of people and our planet demands immediate attention, the EduPlant Programme emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a fresh perspective on education that intertw...

News & Events South Africa

7 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

Agri Disaster Relief foundation calls for assistance in the wake of devastating fires

Agri SA is deeply concerned about the devastating impact of ongoing fire outbreaks in the Free State, North West and Northern Cape provinces. The fires have affected an area of over 400 ...

News & Events South Africa

7 Sep 2023 · 2 min read

Optimising chicken nutrition – new app helps farmers get feed mixes right

A free mobile app for chicken farmers is set to make optimal poultry nutrition easier, while also helping farmers save money and improve profits. The new FeedMixer App is designed by ...

News & Events All Countries

7 Sep 2023 · 2 min read

UP study reveals some concerns regarding the levels of listeriosis-causing pathoge...

A study conducted during 2019 to 2020, by a team of experts at the University of Pretoria (UP) into the prevalence of foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in beef and beef products ...

News & Events South Africa

7 Sep 2023 · 5 min read

KARAN BEEF ACADEMY launches video series to empower cattle farmers and foster growth

KARAN BEEF proudly announces the launch of the KARAN BEEF ACADEMY - an educational video series designed to provide essential cattle farmer training to all farmers of South Africa. All e...

News & Events South Africa

7 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

Tech for your tanks

JoJo has a history of innovation, since Jan Joubert, founder of JoJo, cooked plastic in his farm kitchen to pioneer roto-moulding of large plastic containers. Forty years later, JoJo s...

News & Events South Africa

4 Sep 2023 · 3 min read

Catchment conservation key to South Africa’s water supply

An avid fly-fisherman and author of a novel on flyfishing, Andrew Fowler has spent a lifetime exploring the Drakensberg rivers. ‘Over the years I have witnessed the degradation in the ...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 6 min read

Rainbow celebrates 60 years of processing excellence and embarks on a new chapter ...

Rainbow, a prominent player in South Africa's poultry processing and marketing landscape, is thrilled to unveil a momentous celebration that resonates deeply with our rich legacy – the...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

Castrol takes the stage at the prestigious ‘Women with Drive’ event

Leading automotive lubricant company, Castrol, took a prominent role in this year’s anticipated Women with Drive event, hosted by MasterDrive. The event took place this Women's Month a...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

How to maintain high value equipment this harvest season

Farmers in the Western and Northern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, and other regions set to harvest their winter crops as summer approaches. As the last few years have shown, this means they...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

Big Boost For Cape Biodiversity: 6 New WWF Conservation Champions!

Protecting the unique biodiversity of the magnificent Cape Floral Kingdom are a group of proud environmental leaders in the local and global wine industry: the WWF Conservation Champions...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

World Water Week: safeguarding our planet’s most vital resource

Water preservation and management has never been more important and with World Water Week running between 20-24 August, the South African Breweries (SAB) looks at what more it can do ...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

Energy-saving product assists poultry farmers with impact of loadshedding

Loadshedding affects all South Africans on a daily basis, and all industries are affected in some way. However, its repercussions go much deeper than simply being without power. Loadshed...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2023 · 3 min read

Save a parrot among your pecans

The Cape Parrot, the 2023 Bird of the Year, is South Africa’s only endemic parrot. As a result of the degradation of indigenous forests, their natural habitat, which provide food and n...

News & Events South Africa

30 Aug 2023 · 9 min read

Certified Wagyu Beef present at the 2023 Hong Kong food expo

For the first time in South African history, a breeder’s society has taken the initiative to attend an International Food Expo on behalf of its members. The Wagyu Society of South Afri...

News & Events South Africa

24 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

Boosting food production and livelihoods in our rural areas

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the food and livelihood vulnerabilities of communities in South Africa, leaving millions of people in dire straits. It called for proactive engagements with...

News & Events South Africa

22 Aug 2023 · 5 min read

Case IH vs New Holland: Who do you think will win?

Who will be crowned king at this year's Tractor Cup golf day? Case IH or New Holland? Show your support for the Men in Red or the Big Yellow and Blue by 'commenting' your champion's n...

News & Events South Africa

22 Aug 2023 · < 1 min read

Mahindra launches 4 Revolutionary OJA Tractor Platforms; Set to Transform Farming ...

Mahindra Tractors, the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today launched its much-anticipated, future-ready range of tractors – the Mahindra OJA – at Futurescape, an eve...

News & Events All Countries

15 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

Interest and support for Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2023 gain mo...

Industry support and enthusiasm for the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo 2023 Shows are gaining momentum as the Show dates draw nearer and more information becomes a...

News & Events South Africa

15 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

NAMPO Cape elevates interest in agriculture through Overberg Regional Youth Show

“NAMPO Cape creates opportunities for the youth to not only see the future of agriculture but to also be actively involved through Youth Show. Learners are given the chance to experien...

News & Events South Africa

15 Aug 2023 · 4 min read

CNH Industrial – Breaking New Ground with technology and proactive support

Enhanced technology within the connected facility will revolutionize machine connectivity, proactive support with efficient maintenance planning and fleet management. As the number of...

News & Events South Africa

11 Aug 2023 · 3 min read

GRIMME publishes new marketplace

The family-owned company GRIMME from Damme (Germany) presents a completely redesigned digital marketplace for used, new and rental machines. The experiences and wishes of customers, sale...

News & Events All Countries

3 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

The winner of the Shell Supporting Farm of the Future quarterly draw announced

Deon Pelser from Port Elizabeth is the latest winner in the Shell Supporting Farm of the Future quarterly draw. The prize, a 2KVA inverter, was handed over to him by Cameron Price of Exp...

News & Events South Africa

1 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

More highlights of Agritech Expo Zambia 2023

The Agritech Expo Zambia 2023 promised more agro-technology and innovation advancements, and surely delivered on that promise! We couldn’t depart from the Agritech show just yet. There...

News & Events Zambia

28 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Lactalis South Africa appoints new General Manager

Dairy producer Lactalis South Africa (SA) has announced the appointment of Herman Janse van Rensburg as its new General Manager with effect from 18 July 2023. Janse van Rensburg succeeds...

News & Events South Africa

26 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

R78.9 million disbursed to black citrus growers under the Economic Transformation ...

In 2019 the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) launched a R307 million Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers (ETBCG) Programme in partnership with the Jobs Fund, Land Bank, Depar...

News & Events South Africa

26 Jul 2023 · 5 min read

Hawk enhances fire safety in the agricultural sector

Hawk Pumps, a South African company that services the agricultural and other sectors, specialises in high-pressure pumping equipment and accessories tailored to the distinctive needs of ...

News & Events South Africa

20 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Cargill and partners announce first Gold Standard-approved methane emissions reduc...

Beef producers are leading the way toward the future of sustainable agriculture and hold the ability to mitigate methane emissions that address climate change. To recognize these efforts...

News & Events South Africa

20 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Rooibos fields unscathed by recent storms

Despite the destruction that heavy rain and floods have caused to large parts of the Cederberg in recent weeks, Rooibos fields remain largely intact. The road to Citrusdal, often desc...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jul 2023 · 5 min read

Swift disaster declaration needed to help flood-stricken farmers and communities i...

The Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa (CGA) welcomes the recent update by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) on the estimated damage to agricultural infrast...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Up George Bonsmara production auction: Bonsmara bul (Lot 8) sold for R4,4-million

Up George Bonsmara's (the Ralfe family) held their 25th production auction on July 7, 2023. There was an online and live auction on Up George Farm, Wasbank, Kwazulu-Natal. AAM handled th...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jul 2023 · 5 min read

Farmtrac Vryheid scores a hit with the MF Global series in the forestry sector in ...

When a local forestry client wanted a real workhorse to mulch leftover branches once trees had been harvested, it acquired a MF 6711 tractor from Farmtrac Vryheid – and has not looked ...

News & Events South Africa

17 Jul 2023 · 6 min read

Os du Randt and Kubota – a powerful partnership!

If you are a true-blooded South African, then we know you know who he is! If you are a loyal Springbok supporter, then you will argue that he is one of the finest loosehead props the rug...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Automotive Sector to Be Revolutionised by the New Castrol MAGNATEC with DUALOCK Te...

Castrol, a global leader in automotive lubricants, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated innovation, Castrol MAGNATEC with DUALOCK technology. This ground-breaking industry ...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

For the first time, two innovators win the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation...

Edmund Wessels, a South African biomedical engineer, and Anatoli Kirigwajjo, a Ugandan electrical engineer, have jointly won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2023 Africa Prize for En...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jul 2023 · 9 min read

South African agriculture cannot afford to lose AGOA

Since the United States (US) ambassador to South Africa (SA) Reuben Brigety alleged that there is irrefutable evidence that SA supplied arms to Russia in December 2022, there has been in...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jul 2023 · 6 min read

Mahindra Scorpio-N becomes the fastest production vehicle to cross the Daunting Si...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the leading SUV maker, is proud to announce today that a team of two skilled drivers in its flagship model, the Scorpio-N, has officially set a new GUINNESS...

News & Events South Africa

6 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Agricultural Prodigy, aged 10, Impresses with Remarkable Skills

At just 10 years old, Rahill Sodha is successfully turning his family's six-hectare smallholding from a weekend retreat into a thriving agricultural enterprise. His talent extends from g...

News & Events South Africa

6 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Planning is key to effective materials handling

Equipment selection is a major consideration in the movement of items in various processes and throughout the supply chain and has the potential to make or break an operation’s effecti...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jul 2023 · 5 min read

Potatoes SA Announces Research Symposium to Prioritise Innovation in the Potato In...

Potatoes SA is pleased to announce its upcoming Research Symposium, scheduled to take place on 18 and 19 July 2023 in Parys. The Research Symposium, themed "Roots in the Ground with the ...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

The Revolutionary John Deere 318G Skid Steer for Africa Middle East Market

John Deere Africa Middle East introduced their Skid Steer range last year to the market, which consists of the 316G and 318G Skid Steers. The 318G is a powerful and versatile machine bui...

News & Events South Africa

4 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Winter wise, spring energised

With the arrival of winter, the need for utilising most of your battery-operated outdoor equipment to cut the lawn, trim trees and hedges, and perform other outdoor tasks diminishes. Whi...

News & Events South Africa

4 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Are You Ready to Unlock the Future of Engine Protection? Castrol’s New ‘Can of The...

Get ready to revolutionise your driving experience with the upcoming launch of Castrol’s new product, a cutting-edge engine oil designed to help you conquer the unique challenges you f...

News & Events South Africa

30 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Sustainability summit explores Africa’s potential to become a renewable energy giant

South Africa has the potential to become a renewable energy giant within five years. Opportunities abound in solar, wind power, biomass, green hydrogen and the manufacture and export of ...

News & Events South Africa

30 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Beefed-up diy vehicle armour put to the test

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has released the eleventh episode in its innovative Shoot Through series of videos, this time demonstrating wheth...

News & Events South Africa

30 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Continental is the first manufacturer to launch series tyre with very high share o...

Continental today presented its most sustainable series tyre to date–the UltraContact NXT. With up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials, it combines a...

News & Events South Africa

22 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

Agri SA appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Agri SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Johann Kotzé as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jaco Minnaar, Agri SA President, congratulated Kotzé and expressed his excitement ove...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Another first for South Africa as UP veterinary team performs beak transplant on v...

What do you do when a vulture with a crushed beak needs a new beak and two attempts to fit an acrylic beak fail? You improvise and use the beak of a deceased vulture, successfully enabli...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

What’s on the menu for NAMPO Cape 2023?

Bredasdorp is getting ready for the annual NAMPO Cape Expo, which this year will be presented from 13-16 September 2023 by Grain SA and Bredasdorp Park NPC at Bredasdorp Park. According...

News & Events South Africa

14 Jun 2023 · 4 min read

Annual Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba to take place on Wednesday 14 June 2023 and Thu...

Kagiso Trust, in partnership with Food for Mzansi, is pleased to invite members of the media to the upcoming Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba to be held on 14 June 2023, from 09h00-17h00 at t...

News & Events South Africa

12 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Youth Day Inspiration: Meet Fred Junior who plans to help feed the children of SA

Fred Junior MacCarthyis a 12-year-old farmer who harbours dreams of helping feed the children of South Africa. Junior, as Fred is affectionately known, is the founder and CEO of Junio...

News & Events South Africa

12 Jun 2023 · 4 min read

With the launch of car basics, in partnership with Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Understanding how to look after your vehicle has just become a lot easier with the launch of an exciting course through a new initiative called Car Basics. Launched by Paige Lindenberg i...

News & Events South Africa

9 Jun 2023 · 4 min read

Apimondia: For the love of honeybees

The third African Regional Apimondia Symposium (ARAS 2023), hosted by the SA Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO), took place at the International Convention Centre in Durban from 22 to 24 ...

News & Events All Countries

9 Jun 2023 · 8 min read

Clemengold international has an open hand

“Caring for the communities surrounding our partner farms and packhouses has been a value upon which we’ve acted since the establishment of our business,” says Adéle Ackermann, ma...

News & Events South Africa

8 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Standard Bank targets smart agricultural finance: Building a sustainable foundatio...

With agriculture accounting for 75% of Africa’s trade, 70% of its employment and over 20% of the continent’s GDP, it is critical for Africa’s farmers to understand how climate chan...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

Launch of the Fleet Safety Awards

The Fleet Safety Awards launched today revealing a number of exciting new innovations and developments. Additionally, as from 6 June 2023, candidates can submit their entry for the first...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

Veld fires and livestock: UP Faculty of Veterinary Science advises on animal treat...

By Dr Claudia L Cardoso Veld fires are common in South Africa and according to local studies will increase in frequency over the next three decades. Farmers are emotionally and financ...

News & Events South Africa

6 Jun 2023 · 8 min read

Fair Cape Dairies crowned Best Dairy in SA for the 3rd Year in a row

On Thursday 25 May 2023 Fair Cape Dairies were once again recognised with the most Gold Medals at the SA Dairy Championships winning 14 Golds as well as 5 prestigious Qualite Awards for ...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Blue North Sustainability launches Carbon Heroes QR code as they celebrate all B-g...

www.carbonheroes.co.za, an online platform. The platform showcases the inspiring stories of the Carbon Heroes of the Wine and Fruit industry - individuals and organisations making a sign...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Forestry and forest products sector releases global sustainability progress report

The International Council of Forest & Paper Associations (ICFPA) presented its biennial Sustainability Progress report at its CEOs Roundtable in Amsterdam on May 26. The 2023 report ...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

African leaders in agriculture gather in Durban for the 8th Africa Agriculture and...

The Africa Agriculture and Science Week (AASW8), hosted by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), takes place from 5 to 8 June 2023 at the Durban International Conference ...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

New water policy calls for all hands on deck

The draft policy on Integrated Water Quality Management (IWQM) – published by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on 10 March 2023 – signals that a new age of partnership is...

News & Events South Africa

31 May 2023 · 4 min read

Standard Bank partners with UFS and the Free State Department of Agriculture and R...

Standard Bank has partnered with the University of Free State (UFS) and the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to contribute towards a more sustainable agricultur...

News & Events South Africa

31 May 2023 · 4 min read

Good news for horse owners as African horse sickness vaccine stock is replenished

Horse owners will again be able to vaccinate their animals against African horse sickness (AHS), with vaccines now available for veterinarians to administer to horses across South Africa...

News & Events South Africa

31 May 2023 · 7 min read

Adventurous New Ford Ranger Wildtrak X confirmed for South Africa with teaser debu...

Ford South Africa is expanding the Ranger line-up with an exciting and adventurous all-new model, the Wildtrak X, which will make its debut at this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, taking pla...

News & Events South Africa

29 May 2023 · 3 min read

Engen and Fred Junior celebrate another successful NAMPO Harvest Day

Fred Junior MacCarthy, a passionate 12-year-old farmer from Brits, who dreams of helping feed the children of South Africa, received R20 000 from Engen during the recent Nampo Harvest D...

News & Events South Africa

29 May 2023 · 5 min read

What are the key sustainable food and water trends so far in 2023?

The global food and water system continues to face a significant dual problem – unsustainable practices compounded by an ever-growing population. The war in Ukraine has also highlighte...

News & Events South Africa

29 May 2023 · 3 min read

Volkswagen embraces Africa growth

“Our Africa, Our Future.” This is the slogan under which the African Union commemorates its 60th anniversary on Africa Day this year. This slogan resonates strongly with Volkswage...

News & Events All Countries

25 May 2023 · 3 min read

From Farm to Market: Women Entrepreneurs Drive Innovation in Agri Business and Rur...

In the heart of the Eastern Cape, where poverty, food insecurity, and unemployment persist, a beacon of hope shines through the endeavours of Neziswa Mlenzana, a passionate social entrep...

News & Events South Africa

23 May 2023 · 6 min read

ZNFU reaction on the food reserve agency crop marketing prices announcement

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union is elated by the announced “FRA Price” for maize at ZMK280 per 50kg bag as this signals the beginning of progression towards cost reflective pric...

News & Events Zambia

23 May 2023 · 3 min read

‘Rainfall extremes are becoming more probable in parts of SA’ – UP meteorology exp...

With climate change said to be affecting the intensity of rainfall, experts at the University of Pretoria (UP) have investigated if there are observable changes in the probability of sig...

News & Events South Africa

22 May 2023 · 5 min read

Agricultural jobs performance underscore need for targeted loadshedding relief

Agri SA notes that the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey results demonstrate yet again the outsized contribution of the agricultural sector to the country’s economy and underscore t...

News & Events South Africa

22 May 2023 · 2 min read

Combatting veld and bush fires

Hawk Pumps is a South African company that specialises in high-pressure pumping equipment and accessories. Their bespoke Fire Fighting Units are designed for use in a variety of fire-fig...

News & Events South Africa

22 May 2023 · 4 min read

Absa acquires minority stake in agritech start-up, Khula!

In line with its strategic intent to be a digitally-powered business that is committed to transformation, Absa Bank has acquired a minority stake in the agritech start-up, Khula! App Pty...

News & Events South Africa

22 May 2023 · 3 min read

Embracing agritech solutions for a more resilient agricultural sector

A showcase of the newest trends and technologies is Standard Bank’s promise to NAMPO visitors at the 55th annual presentation of the Harvest Day, taking place from 16 – 19 May 2023. ...

News & Events South Africa

15 May 2023 · 3 min read

Agritech Expo: A paradise for Zambian farmers

During the mid-month of April, all roads in Zambia lead to Chisamba as this is a highlight event on the calendars of all Zambian farmers, providers of farming equipment, and citizens. ...

News & Events Zambia

15 May 2023 · 3 min read

Entries open for the 2023 KZN Kwanalu young farmer of the year

The quest for KwaZulu-Natal’s next outstanding young farmer is on as entries open for the 2023 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year competition. The prestigious competition celebrat...

News & Events South Africa

12 May 2023 · 2 min read

Zinc plays a critical role in food security and crop yields

Although zinc is an essential micronutrient for plant growth, zinc input has received far less attention than nitrogen, phosphorous or even irrigation. “Almost half of cereal-growing a...

News & Events All Countries

12 May 2023 · 3 min read

Latest Massey Ferguson, Fendt products and innovations from AGCO on display at NAM...

Leading AGCO's display at NAMPO 2023, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in Southern Africa, will include a range of breakthrough products. The display by the leading global man...

News & Events South Africa

10 May 2023 · 4 min read

Is load-shedding accelerating the adoption of sustainable agriculture?

The worsening energy crisis is having a devastating effect on South African agribusinesses. The record 5 761 GWh of load-shedding in 2022 – more than double the figure for 2021 – sev...

News & Events South Africa

9 May 2023 · 5 min read

Agriculture Budget Vote: Minister’s budget must reflect urgency of the moment and ...

As Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, delivers her department’s (DALRRD) budget vote address today, 9 May 2023, Agri SA hopes to hear key announ...

News & Events South Africa

9 May 2023 · 2 min read

Shortage of strategic vaccines causes disaster in the red meat industry

"The shortage of strategic vaccines in the livestock and animal industries has now caused a state of disaster in the red meat industry." "Commercial and emerging producers are now suf...

News & Events South Africa

8 May 2023 · 3 min read

Growing African economies and building communities with fresh produce exports

Over the past ten years, there has been a gradual transformation of African farming practices to enhance the focus on Africa’s export capacity. The continent is now firmly on the path ...

News & Events All Countries

5 May 2023 · 3 min read

International Day of Plant Health, 12 May 2023

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) will host an event in Gauteng to celebrate the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) on 12 May 2023. The IDPH...

News & Events South Africa

5 May 2023 · 2 min read

The ARC Group announces a USD 2.5 million insurance payout to the Togolese Republi...

As the West and Central Africa region counts the cost of the recurring drought events that have swept through parts of the region, particularly during the 2022 agricultural season, the A...

News & Events South Africa

4 May 2023 · 4 min read

Is digital innovation helping to future-proof agriculture in South Africa?

Agriculture faces an almost impossible task: How must it meet the food demands of a global population that is projected to reach 9,7 billion by 2050 with natural resources that have alre...

News & Events South Africa

4 May 2023 · 5 min read

New rules for para-veterinary professions set to be a ‘game-changer’ for animal he...

South African rural dwellers and small-scale farmers are set to have increased access to primary animal healthcare with the promulgation of new rules for para-veterinary professionals th...

News & Events South Africa

4 May 2023 · 5 min read

FUCHS to showcase AGRIFARM lubricant range at NAMPO 2023

The AGRIFARM lubricant range for agricultural machines, which must deliver top performance daily, will be showcased by FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA at Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day 202...

News & Events South Africa

4 May 2023 · 3 min read

Get ready for Reinke’s Grand Opening for their warehouse in Potchefstroom

Join the Reinke Africa team in celebrating the new warehouse. From here the team will deliver expert service to their clients throughout Africa. During this event, you will meet Chris Bo...

News & Events South Africa

27 Apr 2023 · < 1 min read

Oiling the cogs that fuel agriculture: Engen partners with NAMPO

As a progressive energy and solutions partner that is firmly committed to enriching lives for a sustainable future, Engen will once again partner with Grain SA as a proud sponsor at NAMP...

News & Events South Africa

24 Apr 2023 · 4 min read

The Ripple effect of youth entrepreneurship: The story of a wattle-based charcoal ...

Depending on where you live in South Africa, you may not know of the overgrowth of alien wattle trees in parts of the country. But for the residents of Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, thi...

News & Events South Africa

19 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

Attention wool farmers: Manage your flock with guidelines from the National Woolgr...

Every second month, the production advisory services of the National Woolgrowers’ Association of SA (NWGA) publish a list of management practices that are deemed important to assist wo...

News & Events South Africa

18 Apr 2023 · < 1 min read

How two women are bridging the gap in South Africa’s food system with hydrop...

Nestled along the rolling hills of Albert Falls in KwaZulu-Natal lies a powerhouse of innovation and hope. Led by two dedicated agricultural warriors, Nkanyiso Ngubane and Ntokozo Biyela...

News & Events South Africa

18 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

The importance of integrated ESG processes

Welcome to the world of ESG – where everything is connected, complex, and constantly evolving! In fact, the recent Oscar-winning movie "Everything Everywhere all at Once" offers a grea...

News & Events South Africa

18 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

Digital Innovation is key for Agri-Tech to achieve global growth

As South Africa's Agri-Tech industry continues to experience rapid growth, the challenges facing cross-border payments have become increasingly pressing. With over 60 startups operating ...

News & Events South Africa

18 Apr 2023 · 4 min read

MSC, a key driver in a fruitful partnership between two continents, Africa and Eu...

Africa is a fruit powerhouse and Europe is loving it. Over the past few years, the African continent has been providing a significant portion of Europe's fresh fruit consumption, and it'...

News & Events All Countries

18 Apr 2023 · 5 min read

ISUZU fuel economy challenge successfully travels from Joburg Waterfall to Cape To...

Recently, ISUZU Motors South Africa, and its partner for the trip, Engen SA, endeavoured to showcase the economical fuel consumption and money-saving capabilities of its vehicle, the D-M...

News & Events South Africa

17 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

Agri-innovation in the spotlight at Syngenta/John Deere event

Surrounded by lush maize and sunflower fields, approximately 200 growers and agents who sell agriculture input products met at the world-class Syngenta trial farm outside Bethlehem in th...

News & Events South Africa

13 Apr 2023 · 5 min read

SA company makes biggest agricultural breakthrough in 70 years

Custom Chemistry, a South African company that has been specialising in the practical application of micro-organisms for the past decade and whose products and developments are in extens...

News & Events South Africa

12 Apr 2023 · 4 min read

Lactalis invests in new powder plant facility in the Western Cape

Dairy producer Lactalis South Africa (SA) has invested R140 million in a new evaporator dryer power plant facility at its cheese manufacturing plant in Bonnievale in the Western Cape. ...

News & Events South Africa

5 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

The impact of policy matters on individual farming operations and in rural communi...

Women’s Insight Deliberation Competition – an initiative to recognise the voice of women in agriculture on the impact of policy matters in rural communities. The first initiative ...

News & Events South Africa

4 Apr 2023 · 2 min read

Fortress-REIT and Food & Trees for Africa partnership grows community farms

Five years ago Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) and the Fortress Fund partnered to contribute to improving food security within various South African communities. Since 2021, the partn...

News & Events South Africa

3 Apr 2023 · 4 min read

EduPlant Programme supports essential Human Rights: Nutrition and Education

A well-functioning society is the result of healthy and fulfilled individuals. From childhood, it is essential that each society as a whole supports its people’s basic physiological ne...

News & Events South Africa

30 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

John Deere Leading the Way in Sustainable Agriculture at Africa Agri Tech 2023

John Deere, famous for its agriculture innovations since 1837, participated in the Africa Agri Tech 2023 Expo and Conference to showcase how it is helping farmers do more with less. The ...

News & Events South Africa

28 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Goodyear to showcase its locally produced tyres at the Proudly South African Buy L...

Following the certification of Goodyear’s locally-produced consumer and Off-The-Road (OTR) Bias tyres as Proudly South African by the country’s official buy local advocacy campaign, ...

News & Events South Africa

27 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Next-Generation Ford Ranger Line-up Expands with Launch of Single Cab and Super Ca...

Hot on the heels of the exciting and trendsetting Next-Generation Ranger Double Cab models that hit the South African market in December last year, Ford South Africa is launching the Sin...

News & Events South Africa

27 Mar 2023 · 14 min read

ImpiloVest emerges as the new SA Cannabis Giant

By 2026, the South African cannabis industry is estimated to be worth R406 million, a significant increase from the R87 million recorded in 2021. This growth is, however, expected to be ...

News & Events South Africa

24 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

Farmers increasing use of high-tech equipment increases possibility of cyber attacks

Today’s precision farmers, who rely on a host of internet-driven high-tech equipment, face an increased likelihood of a cyberattack. This was so important that it was the subject of tw...

News & Events South Africa

23 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

SAB affirms commitment to water sustainability with over R5 million investment

Each year, the United Nations observes World Water Day as a means to highlight the critical importance of fresh flowing water. The international day also lobbies for the sustainable mana...

News & Events South Africa

22 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

International Day of Forests | Forests are the lifeblood of the planet and everyda...

As society looks for more planet-friendly ways to live, it is becoming increasingly clear that we will need to develop a more symbiotic relationship with our forests. According to the Un...

News & Events All Countries

21 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

South African gene technology: we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg

Advances in genetic sequencing are uncovering a treasure trove of information that will have far reaching consequences for stable, continued food production. This was the key message at ...

News & Events South Africa

17 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

Bankers and financiers need to make changes in the way they do business to meet ne...

The needs of modern farmers are changing rapidly as there is a growing dependency on the latest technology to ensure cost effective agricultural production. This is particularly true in ...

News & Events South Africa

16 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

Wildwood Wine festival 2022 at Wildwood Events Venue & Nature Retreat

Wildwood Wine Festival, which was held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Wildwood Events Venue & Nature Retreat outside Groblersdal, brought the Cape to Limpopo. The aim behind this f...

News & Events South Africa

16 Mar 2023 · < 1 min read

Kwanalu calls for potholes and bad roads to be reported

The chronic condition of roads and general infrastructure in rural KwaZulu-Natal continues to stifle food security and economic growth says the KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu. In Oct...

News & Events South Africa

16 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

Agri entrepreneur sheds light on loadshedding impact

By Nonhlanhla Ntuli The agriculture sector like many other sectors in South Africa finds itself headed down a dark path as a result of the impact of the country’s continuing loadshe...

News & Events South Africa

16 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Successful farmer’s day for vegetable farmers

The Department of Agriculture presented a successful farmer's day for Vegetable Farmers on Thursday, 9 March 2023. The farmer's day was attended by about 60 small-scale farmers and prosp...

News & Events South Africa

15 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

ISUZU showcases exceptional fuel efficiency of D-MAX 1.9 Ddi range

With fuel prices remaining high in South Africa and contributing to the steep increase in the cost of living and doing business, ISUZU Motors South Africa has set out to prove the except...

News & Events South Africa

10 Mar 2023 · 5 min read

The rise of cultivated meat: how will this new technology affect farmers and veter...

Cultivated meat – meat products grown from cells in a laboratory – might sound like science fiction, but it’s fast becoming a reality. Although it’s unlikely that we’ll see lab...

News & Events South Africa

9 Mar 2023 · 5 min read

Driving Innovation and Collaboration

After a long period of travel restrictions caused by Covid-19, Ting Ting Lim, Golf and Turf Strategic Account Manager from the John Deere Singapore office, finally had the chance to trav...

News & Events South Africa

8 Mar 2023 · 4 min read

Netafim SA drives cost-efficient dripline supply and economic growth with local in...

Netafim South Africa is happy to announce that the first roll of locally produced Streamline™ X thin wall dripline was recently extruded at its Cape Town dripline manufacturing plant. ...

News & Events South Africa

3 Mar 2023 · 6 min read

Woodlands Dairy water recovery plant leads to saving of 217 cubic meter of water

Leading South African dairy manufacturer and industry frontrunner in sustainability, Woodlands Dairy, has successfully commissioned a water recovery plant which purifies wastewater up to...

News & Events South Africa

1 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

NMW increase threatens agricultural sector and jobs says Kwanalu

The announcement of the increased National Minimum Wage by 9.6% for farm workers from 1 March 2023 by the Minister of Employment and Labour on Wednesday, 22 February, will place tremendo...

News & Events South Africa

1 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Fendt celebrates building 20 000 tractors in 2022

Tractor manufacturer Fendt, distributed locally by AGCO Africa, celebrated building 20 000 Fendt machines in 2022. The 20 000th happened to be a 724 Vario model in December last year. Th...

News & Events South Africa

28 Feb 2023 · 8 min read

Zinc plays a small but critical role in ensuring food security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a “perfect storm” due to the ongoing electricity, fuel and fertilizer crisis, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, according to Simon Norton, Executi...

News & Events All Countries

27 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

ISUZU Truck celebrates 10th year in the lead

ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and the ISUZU Truck brand have once again maintained their top position in the South African truck market – celebrating their 10th consecutive year as...

News & Events South Africa

24 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor elevates performance and capability to new heights

The Next-Generation and next-level Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived. Built to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, the second-generation Ranger Rapt...

News & Events South Africa

24 Feb 2023 · 16 min read

Farm more accurately and sustainably with Case IH and Agri Technovation

Farmers do not need to fumble around in the dark when it comes to making decisions on their farms, especially when it comes to technology and equipment. During a media session on the ...

News & Events South Africa

24 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Exciting news from the LEMKEN stall

We are at the beginning of a new year, and it is with great excitement that we are looking at new LEMKEN equipment that will be appearing in the South African market this year. Karat 10...

News & Events South Africa

24 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Are outdated laws and regulations strangling small-scale cannabis farmers?

While President Ramaphosa has stated that government is committed to supporting the industrialisation of the cannabis and hemp industry – and enabling it to realise its “huge potenti...

News & Events South Africa

23 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

Minister Godongwana delivers a solid budget for our difficult climate

Agri SA welcomes the budget delivered by Minister Enoch Godongwana on 22 February 2023. While government could have gone further in addressing the challenges facing the agricultural sect...

News & Events South Africa

23 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Minimum wage increase a threat to food security

Agri SA is alarmed by the announcement of a 9,6% increase in the national minimum wage. Any increase in costs will further strain already hard-pressed farmers. As the sector battles to...

News & Events South Africa

22 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Africa Agri Tech Coming at a Fortuitous Time for an Industry Under Pressure

The Southern African agricultural industry is facing a host of challenges on several fronts this year, so it is fortuitous that the upcoming Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo 2023 wil...

News & Events South Africa

22 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Private equity firm Spear Capital inks deal backing Greenwave Milling

Private equity firm Spear Capital today announced that it has concluded an investment deal with Greenwave Milling, a manufacturer and distributor of quality high-value basic commodities ...

News & Events Zimbabwe

21 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Parliament must hold Treasury accountable for destructive, unsubstantiated sugar tax

SA Canegrowers has written to the chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance requesting oversight into National Treasury’s policy making regarding the Health Promotion...

News & Events South Africa

20 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Top 5 Trends for the metal working industry in 2023

As metalworking industries develop, so do associated industries and products. One such industry is abrasive manufacturers, and it is expected that numerous new initiatives and developmen...

News & Events South Africa

16 Feb 2023 · 5 min read

Floods: State of disaster must accelerate relief funding and rebuilding of critica...

Agri SA welcomes the declaration of a state of disaster addressing the damage caused by floods in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Free State, and North Wes...

News & Events South Africa

15 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

South Africa needs food security and electricity to survive

Thanks to favourable weather conditions, the general outlook for South Africa's agricultural sector is positive. But many farmers, especially those depending on irrigation, are concerned...

News & Events South Africa

14 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

World pulse day 2023

On Friday, February 10, World Pulses Day, experts who are gathering for a ground-breaking international conference on food systems will be encouraging people to adopt diets packed with p...

News & Events All Countries

10 Feb 2023 · < 1 min read

Experts urge public to pack diets with pulses for the health of people, planet and...

Experts gathering for a ground-breaking international conference on food systems are this Friday, on World Pulses Day (10 February), encouraging people to adopt diets packed with pulses ...

News & Events All Countries

10 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

FarmSol and SAB power farmers in the North-West to new productivity levels

As part of its ongoing commitment to the development of black farmers, FarmSol Holdings in collaboration with South African Breweries (SAB) this morning donated brand-new tractors and fa...

News & Events South Africa

8 Feb 2023 · 6 min read

SONA 2023: Food security hangs in the balance without immediate action on Eskom

As President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address this week, the only way to guarantee food security in South Africa will be an announcement of immediate action by go...

News & Events South Africa

7 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Ford Commences Exports of Next-Generation Ranger from South Africa to Over 100 Mar...

Ford has commenced exports of the Next-Generation Ranger from its manufacturing plants in South Africa to serve the ever-growing customer demand. The South African-built Next-Gen Ranger ...

News & Events South Africa

2 Feb 2023 · 4 min read

2022 marked another year of significant expansion and innovation for BI

Celebrating its 65th anniversary last year, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) was also on track for another year of “significant growth,” says MD Bart Schoevaerts. He attr...

News & Events South Africa

31 Jan 2023 · 6 min read

Healthier choices to create a healthier you

By 2028, the global botanical extract market is expected to reach 1USD 9.62 billion at an annual growth rate of 9.6%. Due to their unique flavour and health benefits, botanical extracts ...

News & Events South Africa

31 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

Update on potato tuber moth situation

Potato tuber moth remains a concern to many potato growers in our key production areas. Potato tuber moth causes severe damage to the potatoes which results in losses to growers due to i...

News & Events South Africa

30 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Woodlands Dairy commits to renewable energy sources

One of the largest dairy manufacturers in South Africa and industry leader in sustainability, Woodlands Dairy, is committed to minimising fossil fuel energy sources with renewable energy...

News & Events South Africa

24 Jan 2023 · 4 min read

2023 marks 75 years of Pratley innovation

Local manufacturer Pratley, a household name in adhesives, electrical products and other sectors, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023. “It is a remarkable and proud moment for the ...

News & Events South Africa

23 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

SuperSlim – the little, but big solution to your water needs

As the reality of the country’s water crisis hits the millions living in the suburbs of the country’s cities, more South Africans in townhouse and cluster complexes are seeking compa...

News & Events South Africa

23 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

Ford’s new Rapid Hubs Provide Expert Support to Dealers and Customers

Ford South Africa is further enhancing its commitment to customer service by implementing new Rapid Hub teams across each of the country’s nine provinces. These Rapid Hubs will complem...

News & Events South Africa

19 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

ISOBUS technology allows for full compatibility between all tractors and implements

The major advantage of ISOBUS technology in the agricultural industry is that it allows for full compatibility between tractors and implements, regardless of brands and models. The ISOBU...

News & Events South Africa

17 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

South Africa is sitting on a ‘gold mine of waste’ which could address power challe...

Africa’s household and agricultural waste is a valuable source of power that could be deployed to take clean energy to communities, complexes and individual homes at lower cost and fas...

News & Events South Africa

12 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

Ford South Africa Supports Local Communities with Over R26-million in Donations in...

Ford South Africa has a multitier CSR program that saw the organisation donating approximately R26-million towards various community projects and initiatives over the course of 2022. ...

News & Events South Africa

11 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

Three smart shopping tips for picking heart healthy pork

Latest Statistics South Africa figures show that nearly one in every five South Africans suffer from diseases of the circulatory system such as heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertens...

News & Events South Africa

11 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

Drought effects in sub-Saharan Africa

Over the past decade rainfall patterns in Africa have been less consistent to a point of even being non-existent in some areas. This unfortunate occurrence costs millions of farmers thei...

News & Events All Countries

9 Jan 2023 · 6 min read

LEMKEN acquires the seeding technology specialist Equalizer

The family-owned company LEMKEN and the South African company Equalizer have reached an acquisition agreement. As a result, the German agricultural machinery specialist will be significa...

News & Events All Countries

5 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

Mooibank Boerdery 17th Beefmaster Production Auction 17 January 2023 – Wakke...

Mooibank Boerdery will be hosting its 17th production auction on Tuesday the 17th of January 2023. Be sure not to miss the opportunity to get your hands on the top-quality animals on off...

News & Events South Africa

21 Dec 2022 · < 1 min read

It’s the season to give the gift that keeps on giving – participate in the Food fo...

Give a man vegetables and you feed him for a day; empower a man to grow his own and he will feed himself and his loved ones for a lifetime. This is the practical wisdom that inspired ...

News & Events South Africa

20 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Stockfarming trends: foot-and-mouth, Covid recovery and the marbling index

A major concern for stock farmers this year, according to Greg Talbot of Tal-Tec, is foot-and-mouth disease, which again hit during 2022 in six of South Africa’s nine provinces, causin...

News & Events South Africa

19 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

4IR and the role of abrasives in Robotics

It has long been known that the most sustainable and productive manufacturers in Africa will be those embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This is little wonder, as to not d...

News & Events South Africa

19 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

Tough 2022 season sees citrus growers exporting lower than predicted volumes to gl...

Southern African citrus growers packed for export 164.8 million (15kg) cartons to be delivered to global markets in 2022. While this is an increase of 3.2 million cartons when compared t...

News & Events South Africa

12 Dec 2022 · 6 min read

Continental celebrates proud legacy spanning 75 years of tyre manufacturing in Sou...

Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022. Since the Continental group has found its home on South African soil in 1987, it has grown the company i...

News & Events South Africa

12 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

FAW trucks remain committed to road safety

South Africa has one of the highest road death rates of any country in the world and the bulk of these deaths occur during the festive season. FAW Trucks believe that a little bit of pri...

News & Events South Africa

9 Dec 2022 · 5 min read

H&M Group and BKB initiate project to promote on-farm regeneration and biodiv...

H&M Group and BKB Ltd, the leading supplier of RWS wool (Responsible Wool Standard), have partnered to implement the Biodiversity Restoration and Regenerative Land Management project...

News & Events South Africa

9 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

ISOBUS technology allows for full compatibility between all tractors and implements

The major advantage of ISOBUS technology in the agricultural industry is that it allows for full compatibility between tractors and implements, regardless of brands and models. The ISOBU...

News & Events South Africa

9 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

International Driving Presentation showcases ‘ready-to-launch’ Amarok

The new Amarok is all set for launch. A 'can do' pick up, a multi-tool on wheels - meticulously throughout from cab to the cargo box. Propelled by powerful and efficient turbocharged eng...

News & Events South Africa

7 Dec 2022 · 10 min read

Hishtil South Africa – Leaders in Agricultural Innovation

After a long period of development and field trials, Hishtil South Africa is proud to introduce its new innovation to the vegetable seedling market of South Africa. Earlier this year ...

News & Events South Africa

7 Dec 2022 · < 1 min read

Next-Generation Ford Ranger Delivers High-Tech Features, Smart Connectivity, Enhan...

Ford has launched the Double Cab versions of its smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger yet, with the rest of the 24-strong model range – including the workhorse Single Cab a...

News & Events South Africa

6 Dec 2022 · 15 min read

Specialised oils, lubricants and greases for agricultural machinery

When it comes to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) producing equipment specifically for the agricultural industry and workshop facilities on farms, FUCHS has a range of innovative ...

News & Events South Africa

5 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Tetra Pak® South Africa joins PETCO

In an increased effort to drive collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) in South Africa, Tetra Pak South Africa will join the PET Recycling Company NPC (PETCO), a well-e...

News & Events South Africa

5 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Appointment of Managing Director: CASE IH

Stephan Nel has officially been appointed as the Managing Director of CASE IH effective 1 December 2022, taking responsibility for the leadership and development of the CASE IH brand as ...

News & Events South Africa

2 Dec 2022 · < 1 min read

OBP Vaccine Availability Update

Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd (“OBP”) confirms that it is aware of Clients concerns about availability of the certain critical vaccine for the impending vaccination seaso...

News & Events South Africa

2 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Kverneland ripper makes for the ideal tillage system

Preparing and cultivating the soil to achieve the highest possible yield depends on choosing the correct tillage system. “The key to a successful harvest is good preparation. Eliminati...

News & Events South Africa

2 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Get FREE Tractor Service Parts with John Deere

John Deere Africa Middle East announced that a selection of their service parts on the 5D and 5E 3-Cylinder range tractors will be FREE if that respective part ordered by the customer is...

News & Events South Africa

1 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

The Agricultural Research Council participates in the first World Science Forum (W...

The CEO and President Dr Litha Magingxa will lead a team of agricultural scientists and experts at the World Science Forum from 6 to 9 December 2022 in Cape Town. The theme for the 10t...

News & Events South Africa

30 Nov 2022 · < 1 min read

Learnings from Africa: Women in Farming candidates return from Ethiopia with new i...

Khanyisile Zulu (35) and Nomfundo Makhanya (19) – two farmers from KwaZulu-Natal and Momentum Metropolitan’s Women in Farming programme candidates – were recently invited by Health...

News & Events South Africa

30 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

Concerns about the extent of moth damage to potatoes

The incidence of moth damage to potatoes has increased in the main production areas. This damage can be attributed to two moth species, the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) th...

News & Events South Africa

30 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

Free Tractor Operator Training with Every New John Deere Tractor Purchased

Unlock farmer profitability with the new training program from John Deere South Africa. Between 1 November 2022 and 31 October 2023, every new tractor purchased and delivered will receiv...

News & Events South Africa

25 Nov 2022 · 8 min read

The 2022 ARC National Beef Performers Awards

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) once again presented its National Beef Performers Awards on 23 November 2022. This was the 44th instalment of the awards, the aim of which is to s...

News & Events South Africa

25 Nov 2022 · 5 min read

ISUZU makes SPACE for small and medium businesses with its truck rental programme

In a bid to get more small businesses to become active participants in the economy, ISUZU Motors South Africa is making commercial vehicle acquisition more accessible for entrepreneurs a...

News & Events South Africa

24 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Goodyear South Africa extends commitment to drive transformation and uplift Easter...

Goodyear South Africa handed over a donation of R2,4 million to the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). The donation is primarily aimed at assisting students with current and legacy debts. ...

News & Events South Africa

24 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Dairy industry’s top stewardship awards winner will be announced soon

The winner of the 2022 Milk Producer’s Organisation (MPO) Nedbank Stewardship Awards will be announced during a gala dinner at Casa Toscana Lodge in Pretoria on 30 November 2022. The...

News & Events South Africa

23 Nov 2022 · 8 min read

Three courses for three lucky farmers

Three lucky farmers each won an AGRICOLLEGES course in collaboration with TLU SA. Michael Otto's course is Introduction to Animal Production, while Hendrik Prinsloo won the Introduction...

News & Events South Africa

22 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Toyota SA’s KZN plant now protected by SVI-armoured Hilux fleet

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, is proud to announce it has armoured a fleet of Hilux double-cab bakkies deployed to help protect Toyota South Afri...

News & Events South Africa

21 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

ISUZU Foundation makes a donation to Ironman4TheKids

The ISUZU Foundation is proud to announce that it will be donating R250,000 to the Ironman4TheKids Foundation. The ISUZU Foundation is a partnership between Isuzu Motors South Africa (IM...

News & Events South Africa

21 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

SVI develops B6 discreet armour for SA-build Nissan Navara

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has developed a new discreet armouring package for the Nissan Navara, handing the increasingly popular locally buil...

News & Events South Africa

21 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

VWSA employees volunteer to conserve environment through Show of Hands event

Rolling up their sleeves to protect the environment, a group of over 160 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved-ones gathered in Gqeberha on Saturday morning, for...

News & Events South Africa

21 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Sugarcane farmers and workers presents case to Ministers and Members of Parliament

Small-scale farmers, workers and representatives of the sugar industry this week took their deepening concerns about the future of the sector directly to Members of Parliament (MPs) and ...

News & Events South Africa

18 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Outbreak of Rabbit Haemorraghic Disease in the Western and Northern Cape provinces

The department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development which to announce the outbreak of the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the Western and Northern Cape provinces. T...

News & Events South Africa

18 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

First Mitsubishi Triton Heritage Edition finds owner

The very first production version of the Mitsubishi Triton Heritage Edition has been handed over to its new owner, Dr Matthews Phosa, an avid game breeder from the Nelspruit area. “It...

News & Events South Africa

17 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

Meet the President of the Suffolk Sheep Breeders’ Society of SA

Derik Strauss, President of the Suffolk Sheep Breeders Society of SA, was born in Schweizer-Reneke, where he went to school and played rugby for the Pukke for three years. He went back t...

News & Events South Africa

16 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

Meet the President of the Brahman Breeders Society of SA

Wayne Porter is the President of the Brahman Breeders Society of SA and he farms in the Tarkastad District of the Eastern Cape. “I farm with Brahman Stud cattle, Angora goats and Merin...

News & Events South Africa

15 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

2022 Winners of Agricultural Writers SA Awards

Some of South Africa’s top contributors to agriculture were recognised at the 2022 Agricultural Writers SA Awards on Friday, 11 November 2022. The annual event salutes those that work ...

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2022 · 12 min read

South Africa’s favourite bakkie is back and more powerful than ever

The Toyota Hilux is the latest vehicle to receive the GR treatment. Aptly named, the Hilux GR-Sport, the 2.8 GD-6 4x4 6AT, was designed with two things in mind: toughness and sportiness....

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

Meet the President of the Nguni Cattle Breeders Society

Oswald Jannasch, President of the Nguni Cattle Breeders Society, grew up in the bushveld, on a mission station and went to school in a rural town. After school, he went to university, wo...

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

Meet the President of the Meatmaster Sheep Breeders Society of South Africa

Charles Freeme, President of the Meatmaster Sheep Breeders’ Society South Africa, is a full time farmer doing Meatmaster Stud breeding and also have various other interests in small st...

News & Events South Africa

14 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

GWM and HAVAL Reshaping the future of motoring

GWM and HAVAL, have recently won a host of outstanding accolades, and have just reached record sales for October 2022. In the competitive and well-contested South African automobile...

News & Events South Africa

11 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

South Africa’s Cannabis Research Institute will sponsor the first observational cl...

The Cannabis Research Institute of South Africa (CRI) has sponsored a year-long study that examines the effectiveness of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain ma...

News & Events South Africa

10 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

Circular Forcing Pen for calm animals

Tal-Tec, the designer and manufacturer of farming solutions for the better management and control of livestock, has recently released a circular forcing race for cattle. The company’s ...

News & Events All Countries

10 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

SA beef company taps into Saudi’s Halal market

South African beef is once again taking centre stage in the Middle East. One of South Africa’s leading beef producers – Beefmaster Group – is attending this year’s Saudi Internat...

News & Events South Africa

10 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

Take control of managing your wastewater

The recent water crises around the country should make all South Africans consider not only how we desperately need to protect our sources of fresh water, but how we treat wastewater and...

News & Events South Africa

9 Nov 2022 · 4 min read

Minister of Agriculture visits green fingered learners at Curro Delft

Green fingered learners from Curro Delft in the Western Cape were ecstatic to see Dr Ivan Meyer, Provincial Minister of Agriculture join them for a tree planting ceremony last week. T...

News & Events South Africa

8 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

Tongaat Hulett payment to small-scale growers welcomed but payment to commercial g...

SA Canegrowers has confirmed reports that some small-scale growers supplying the Tongaat Hulett mills at Felixton, Amatikulu and Maidstone have received the overdue payment for cane deli...

News & Events South Africa

7 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

High Court issues critical victory for food security against City of Tshwane Munic...

The Pretoria High Court has issued a critical judgment requiring that the City of Tshwane invest R18 million in the implementation of a precinct plan for the maintenance of the Tshwane F...

News & Events South Africa

4 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Meet the Chairman of PinZ²yl Cattle Breeders

Cecilia Prinsloo, Chairman of the PinZ²yl Cattle Breeders of South Africa, is a practising attorney, the senior partner at a niche boutique-style law firm, with no farming background wh...

News & Events South Africa

2 Nov 2022 · 10 min read

Meet the Chairman of Merino SA

Adrian McNaughton(48) farms with his family (brother Ronald) on the farm Houdconstant in the Graaff Reinet district. “We are primarily Merino sheep farmers with a beef component and so...

News & Events South Africa

2 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Meet the President of SA Hereford

Dr Hinner Köster is President of the SA Hereford Cattle Breed. More about dr Köster He was born on the 17th of April 1965 and raised on a large cattle ranch in Vryburg in the Nort...

News & Events South Africa

2 Nov 2022 · 16 min read

Meet the President of the Southern African Limousin Society

John Devonport is the President of the Southern African Limousin Society. John was brought up in Johannesburg and went to Wits where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. “As a fa...

News & Events South Africa

2 Nov 2022 · 5 min read

Action by DALRRD required to prevent another record-breaking locust outbreak in 2023

Agri SA is extremely concerned that the 2022/2023 summer season will lead to an even greater locust outbreak if no proactive measures are taken now. South Africa will likely experience f...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Tongaat business rescue: Over R400 Million in Canegrower payments at immediate risk

SA Canegrowers is deeply concerned by the announcement that Tongaat Hulett Limited has entered its South African operations into business rescue due to the catastrophic consequences it h...

News & Events South Africa

31 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Marquis Marketing announces leadership changes

The world’s largest marketer of macadamias, Marquis Marketing, has recently announced several changes to its leadership team. The company has announced the appointment of Charles Co...

News & Events All Countries

31 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Appointment of Managing Director: CNH Industrial AG & CE SA

Jacques Taylor has been appointed as the new Managing Director of CNH Industrial AG & CE SA as of 1 October 2022, taking responsibility for the leadership and development of the CNH ...

News & Events All Countries

25 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

ETGL to distribute force motors model range in South Africa

Pune-based automotive manufacturer Force Motors, a market leader in the manufacturing and selling of panel vans and midi-buses in India, announced today the appointment of ETG Logistics,...

News & Events South Africa

25 Oct 2022 · 5 min read

Ile de France Breeding Society of South Africa appoints new chairman

The Ile de France Breeding Society of South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Conradie as its new chairman. “The roots of the Ile de France breed in South Afr...

News & Events South Africa

25 Oct 2022 · 4 min read

ImpiloVest introduces African wellness to a global audience

Approximately 88% of countries around the world use natural medicines, including herbal medicines, acupuncture, yoga, indigenous therapies, and others, according to the World Health Orga...

News & Events All Countries

25 Oct 2022 · 4 min read

MTBPS: Agricultural sector needs tax relief and infrastructure investment

Agri SA is hopeful that the Midterm Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) will outline critical measures to support the agricultural sector amid a number of crises that threaten the sector’s...

News & Events South Africa

25 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

Finding alternative ways to ensure sustainable water supply

The massive population increase in South Africa over the past decades, failing water infrastructure and lack of good rain has compounded the current water crisis in the country, but here...

News & Events South Africa

25 Oct 2022 · 8 min read

MOWCS commemorates world food day by empowering more than 100 unemployed youth

The 16th of October is a date set by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations as World Food Day. MOWCS, as one of the organisations that have food security as their pi...

News & Events South Africa

18 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

The Marquis Group looks to long-term future despite global nut downturn

The world’s largest grower, processor, and marketer of macadamias, The Marquis Group, has reiterated its long-term commitment to its more than 485 macadamia grower suppliers amid falli...

News & Events All Countries

18 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

Cattle and small stock management information day 14th October 2022, Lusaka showgr...

Program of Speakers Note : The Speakers are at the event all day and available for more detailed discussions. Entrance fee: K50. Gates open 08.00 hrs Talks start 09.00hrs RS...

News & Events Zambia

14 Oct 2022 · < 1 min read

Sustainable farming is no longer possible without reliable information

South Africans are justifiably proud of their can-do, DIY reaction to life’s challenges. When things become complicated, however, sound and impartial advice becomes indispensable. T...

News & Events South Africa

13 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

#WorldFoodDay: Cyber threats to digital and smart farming pose potential risks to ...

When it comes to the digitization of agriculture, countries across sub-Sahara Africa are at varying stages of technology adoption and transformation. But even though smart technology is ...

News & Events All Countries

13 Oct 2022 · 5 min read

Bee season is here, and Rentokil wants to save them

As the swarming season begins for bees in South Africa, Rentokil Initial has partnered with Bee Kulture to provide specialised and sustainable “bee sanctuaries” adding to their suite...

News & Events South Africa

12 Oct 2022 · 3 min read

Protected areas management will help South Africa to survive

Significant resources are required to conserve South Africa’s landscapes and their associated biodiversity and ecosystem services. These include freshwater, fresh air, carbon sequestra...

News & Events South Africa

11 Oct 2022 · 6 min read

Agri Western Cape puts farmers first

This year, NAMPO Cape took place from 14–17 September in Bredasdorp. During this gathering, farmers engaged in conversation with the management of Agri Western Cape (AWC), to hear how ...

News & Events South Africa

11 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Minister Didiza uplifts the ban of movement of cattle in the Free State

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), has taken the decision to uplift the Foot-and-mouth Disaster Management Area (DMA) of the Free State...

News & Events South Africa

10 Oct 2022 · < 1 min read

Government to launch National Biosecurity Research Hub as part of implementing the...

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, and the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thokozile Didiza, will launch the Nati...

News & Events South Africa

7 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Agri Western Cape takes time to have important discussions at Cape NAMPO

Agri Western Cape is a voluntary membership organisation that represents commercial farmers in the Western Cape. The organisation has approximately 3500 active members who are affiliated...

News & Events South Africa

3 Oct 2022 · < 1 min read

Botswana citrus growers join the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is proud to announce that citrus growers in Botswana have become members of our organisation, joining over 1400 from South Afri...

News & Events Botswana

29 Sep 2022 · 2 min read

Tech news: Less is more with sustainable farming

Gator made from recycled parts. A bonnet made from plastic bottles pulled from the Mississippi river, and a storage compartment made from ground coconut are only a couple of the surpris...

News & Events Zambia

26 Sep 2022 · 5 min read

Algar Livestock Handling Equipment has products that help reduce labour

Whether you farm with sheep or cattle, Algar Livestock Handling Equipment has a product for you. These products assist farmers to reduce labour and make work more effective. They also...

News & Events South Africa

22 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

Flickswitch’s SIMcontrol is the solution for managing SIMs at scale

Flickswitch is a company with a solution for SIM control at scale. It partners with mobile network operators to enable its customers to better manage SIM cards on a large scale. Flickswi...

News & Events South Africa

22 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

2022 FISP delay setback

Farmers are concerned with the reported delays in finalizing the procurement processes for the 2022 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) fertilisers. Most small-scale farmers depend on ...

News & Events Zambia

22 Sep 2022 · 2 min read

Farmtrac Dundee has proudly flown the Massey Ferguson flag for over 40 years

Massey Ferguson is 175 years old this year, a testament to the brand’s longevity, offering farmers worldwide the straightforward and dependable machines they need to feed the world sus...

News & Events South Africa

22 Sep 2022 · 5 min read

Valtrac has something for every task at this Cape NAMPO

Valtrac (Pty) Ltd was started in Parys (Northern Free State). What began initially as sales and service of the Valmet/Valtra range of tractors, soon expanded into the sales of other qual...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

Talk Reinke Irrigation for your irrigation solutions

Reinke Irrigation needs to introduction. The company manufactures and constructs irrigation systems that suit your need. The strong pivot structures are durable and can help solve you...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

Aqua Dam provides water storage solutions to farmers across South Africa

Aqua Dam is present at Cape NAMPO 2022 to showcase their wide variety of water storage solutions. These include dams, tanks and containers. Their Agri Dome product requires no pillars...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

Publication of regulations regarding the classification, packaging and marketing o...

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has gazetted new standards for certain raw processed meat products on Friday, 26 August 2022 in terms of section...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · 5 min read

John Deere Implements invites you to Cape NAMPO this year and the next!

JDI, or John Deere Implements, was at the Cape NAMPO this September. The team had a similar selection of machines on show, just as they did at NAMPO Harvest day. One of the attraction...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

Agri Western Cape gains attention at Cape NAMPO 2022

Agri Western Cape is a voluntary membership organisation that represents commercial farmers in the Western Cape. They have approximately 3500 active members who are affiliated with them ...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · < 1 min read

Tenacious, integrated approach secures farmer esteemed Toyata Kwanalu young farmer...

KwaZulu-Natal’s Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, proudly announces that North Coast Macadamia and Banana farmer, Tammy Williams is the 2022 KZN Toyota Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year. ...

News & Events South Africa

21 Sep 2022 · 4 min read

Women in farming: Lessons-learned and growth

Since its inception in 2016, FarmSol in partnership with South African Breweries (SAB), has supported 475 female farmers across the country, with the number of women in the programme gro...

News & Events South Africa

12 Sep 2022 · 6 min read

Mitsubishi Motors Empangeni scoops the Dealer of the Year amid strong competition

Mitsubishi Motors in Empangeni has emerged as the brand’s Dealer of the Year 2022, following a closely fought contest between all the dealers around the country. Achieving this presti...

News & Events South Africa

8 Sep 2022 · 3 min read

SA citrus industry voluntarily closes export of Valencias to EU to mitigate CBS risk

With a month left of the current export season, the Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum Boards have taken the decision to volunta...

News & Events All Countries

8 Sep 2022 · 5 min read

Naboomspruit’s Opperman is TLU SA’s Young Farmer of the Year

Daniël Opperman from Naboomspruit is the TLU SA Young Farmer of the Year. The winner of the 2022 competition was announced at the annual TLU SA congress. “It was particularly diffi...

News & Events South Africa

8 Sep 2022 · 2 min read

Marquis Macadamias Australia and South Africa mark World Macadamia Nut Day

Marquis Macadamias and their growers have celebrated the macadamia industry on World Macadamia Nut Day, Sunday 4 September, by continuing to educate the next generation in Bundaberg and ...

News & Events South Africa

7 Sep 2022 · 4 min read

Potatoes SA confirms supply of fresh potatoes as Europe under pressure

Local businesses have raised concerns regarding the supply of potatoes and French fries as record temperatures and severe drought negatively impact the supply of potatoes from Europe. In...

News & Events South Africa

6 Sep 2022 · 2 min read

Volkswagen’s B-BBEE Initiatives Trust invests in transformation of the automotive ...

When it comes to transformation in the automotive industry, Akhona Mosiane believes she has been given a rare opportunity to make an impact. “I am not title-driven but I know there ...

News & Events All Countries

1 Sep 2022 · 3 min read

Progressive solar innovation powered by Audi Centre Centurion

• Audi Centre Centurion implements solar solution to progress the transition to e-mobility, greener energy and a more sustainable future. • 53kWp of photovoltaic (PV) solar power ha...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2022 · 3 min read

Martina Biene to succeed Robert Cisek as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Sou...

• Robert Cisek appointed as Head of Volkswagen Small and Compact Product Line • Martina Biene to succeed Cisek as Chairperson and Managing Director of VWSA Kariega – Robert Cis...

News & Events South Africa

31 Aug 2022 · 2 min read

Gold status confirms Mitsubishi’s excellence in After-Sales again

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa, in only its second year of participation, has achieved the prestigious Gold Award in the Mitsubishi Motors Middle East & Africa, ASBEP – After Sales...

News & Events All Countries

30 Aug 2022 · 2 min read

Mitsubishi excels at NADA Dealer Awards and achieves Gold status

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA) achieved excellent results in the latest NADA Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI), being awarded Gold status after showing a 2,8% improvement compared t...

News & Events South Africa

30 Aug 2022 · 2 min read

Art on display at Festival of Motoring

• Chery OMODA 5 on show at FOM • First appearance of fashionable next generation Chery in Africa • OMODA 5 confirmed for South African introduction Chery is preparing to wow S...

News & Events South Africa

30 Aug 2022 · 4 min read

Yields increase from 3,5 to 8 tonnes in One Season: Farmers in Mthatha welcome the...

Formerly known as the homelands in South Africa, the Mthatha region of the Eastern Cape has significant agricultural potential. With ample room for development, and a community eager to ...

News & Events South Africa

30 Aug 2022 · 6 min read

Ramoabi Moeng Appointed Plant Manager for Continental Tyre South Africa

Exactly one year after being appointed as Deputy Plant Manager for Continental Tyre South Africa, Ramoabi Moeng has been promoted to Plant Manager of the Gqeberha facility which celebrat...

News & Events All Countries

30 Aug 2022 · 3 min read

Farmers feeling the cost crunch as load shedding continues

Persistent load shedding is having a dire impact on farming production costs and productivity, rapidly driving up food prices, and placing even more financial pressure on strained househ...

News & Events South Africa

29 Aug 2022 · 3 min read

Agbiz welcomes the reopening of wool exports to China

Agbiz welcomes the decision of the People’s Republic of China to once again accept wool exports from South Africa. The decision is a welcome development within the context of an increa...

News & Events South Africa

26 Aug 2022 · 2 min read

SA agritech disruptor driving down food costs for consumers and increasing profits...

Food costs are soaring with the war in Ukraine, interest rate hikes, fuel increases, and changed weather patterns. A KZN-based startup is focusing on driving down the cost of food by cut...

News & Events South Africa

26 Aug 2022 · 4 min read

RSA Group CEO announced as new IFPA chairperson

Jaco Oosthuizen, CEO of RSA Group, has been announced as the new chairperson of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Southern Africa Country Council, a position he will hol...

News & Events South Africa

26 Aug 2022 · 2 min read

ISUZU – a preferred trucking solution partner

The statement that Isuzu is ‘with you for the long run’ is exactly the reason why ISUZU has become the overall leading brand in trucking for the past 10 years. Trucks, especially ...

News & Events South Africa

25 Aug 2022 · 4 min read

Key considerations when looking at AgriTech for your agriculture business

Technology continues to transform industries globally as the trend towards digitising operations to enhance efficiency continues. According to Oxford Business Group’s Agriculture Afric...

News & Events South Africa

24 Aug 2022 · 5 min read

NAMPO Cape 2022 – More for the ladies to do

Although NAMPO Cape is essentially an agricultural expo, there is no reason why the women cannot also enjoy a visit to NAMPO Cape. The Afgri Women's Program is presented daily from We...

News & Events South Africa

24 Aug 2022 · 3 min read

India approves in-transit cold treatment for South African apples and pears

Notification issued by the Government of India opens new opportunities for Indian importers to increase volumes. The Government of India has approved in-transit cold treatment for Sou...

News & Events South Africa

23 Aug 2022 · 2 min read

South African B2C and B2B indoor farming tech startup, PixelBlue T/A Homefarm, ann...

A local South African B2C and B2B indoor farming tech startup, PixelBlue T/A Homefarm, has announced a successful Seed Raise of R1,7 million from a group of investors including start-up ...

News & Events South Africa

22 Aug 2022 · 5 min read

Market access woes worsen with Namibia, Botswana bans on SA vegetables

Agri SA has written to Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Thoko Didiza to request her urgent intervention after Botswana and Namibia took unilateral action to bl...

News & Events South Africa

19 Aug 2022 · 3 min read

Voice of experience: Look at the whole agri value chain

“In life, you must decide which side of the shop counter you want to be on. If you are involved in the value chain of production and selling, you can have both the products and the mea...

News & Events South Africa

19 Aug 2022 · 7 min read

Save the date: Dampoort & Westbourn Bonsmara auction 31 August 2022

Save the date for Dampoort & Westbourn Bonsmara's auction on 31 August 2022 on the farm Dampoort in the Dewetsdorp district. Are you looking for adaptable and top-quality Bonsmara an...

News & Events South Africa

12 Aug 2022 · < 1 min read

Milestone Beefmasters 10th production sale auction results

On Tuesday the 27th of July, Milestone Beefmasters held their 10th Production sale on the farm Uitkyk Morgenzon, in the Standerton-district, Mpumalanga. The animals were in excellent con...

News & Events South Africa

12 Aug 2022 · < 1 min read

Preparations in full swing for AgriTech Expo Zambia

With just three days to go, organisers of AgriTech Expo Zambia trade fair are all geared up to open its doors from 7 to 9 April 2022 in Chisamba, Zambia. At least 140 exhibitors will ...

News & Events Zambia

1 Aug 2022 · 3 min read

Bayer and Grain SA release documentary about impactful Farmer Development Programme

There are over two million smallholder or household farmers in South Africa*. These are farmers that farm on small areas in order to feed their families, ideally with some surplus to sel...

News & Events South Africa

28 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Uralchem to make a humanitarian shipment of fertilisers to Africa

Uralchem JSC, one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of nitrogen, potash and complex fertilisers (hereinafter, the Company), will make a gratuitous shipment of its products...

News & Events All Countries

28 Jul 2022 · 2 min read

John Deere Introduces New Articulated Dump Truck To Southern Africa Market

Designed with the demands of today's job site in mind, John Deere introduces the new 460E-II Articulated Dump Truck (ADT). This John Deere-designed machine delivers ultimate productivity...

News & Events South Africa

28 Jul 2022 · 4 min read

ESG – Taking a ‘beyond compliance’ approach. What it means and why it matters

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has evolved from decades of focus on sustainable development and is increasingly becoming a critical business imperative. ESG is often associa...

News & Events South Africa

28 Jul 2022 · 4 min read

Syferfontein Bonsmaras: Auction Highlights 2022

Syferfontein Bonsmaras hosted their 23rd Production Sale on 14 July 2022, on the farm Goodlands, in the Vrede district. Nico Pieterse, owner and executive manager of Syferfontein Bo...

News & Events South Africa

28 Jul 2022 · < 1 min read

Kemin Industries Opens New Sub-Saharan Africa Campus

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, recentl...

News & Events South Africa

26 Jul 2022 · 3 min read

Yet another agri dealer switches to Massey Ferguson

Such has been the success of the Massey Ferguson brand in the Delmas, Mpumalanga region that AGCO Africa appointed M&F Bemarking as a dealer over a year ago. A family-owned business,...

News & Events South Africa

25 Jul 2022 · 6 min read

Growing agriculture means cultivating people: Farmer of the Year

Commercial farming can only be sustainable when it also uplifts workers and communities. So says Jan le Roux, director of the Le Roux Group, a socially responsible agricultural enterpris...

News & Events South Africa

21 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Saving on repair costs using automotive DIY adhesives

A range of versatile, high-performance DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector is available from Pratley. The range is ideal for various quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs, es...

News & Events South Africa

18 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

Training the next generation of farmers: How UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Science is...

South Africa has a dual agricultural economy, with an established commercial farming industry and an emerging small-scale farmer sector. Most small-scale farmers are based on communal la...

News & Events South Africa

12 Jul 2022 · 6 min read

KZN’S 2022 Kwanalu young farmer of the year entries open

The search for an exceptional farmer has begun as the KZN Agricultural Union, Kwanalu, embarks on its annual competition, the Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year. The winner will represent ...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jul 2022 · 2 min read

NAMPO Cape 2022: Times of Change

From 14-17 September 2022, all roads lead to Bredasdorp again for the annual NAMPO Cape Expo at Bredasdorp Park. Visitors to NAMPO Cape 2022 can look forward to: More than 500 e...

News & Events South Africa

5 Jul 2022 · 5 min read

World Fruit Day will be even sweeter in 2022

World Fruit day reminds us that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is an important element of maintaining a balanced diet so w can consume enough vitamins and minerals. This is vital...

News & Events All Countries

1 Jul 2022 · 3 min read

Vlakte Bonsmara Study Group 13th Bull Auction: 21 October 2022

The Vlakte Bonsmara study group is hosting their 13th Bull auction this year on the 21st of October 2022, at 11:00 on the farm Doornpan, Roedtan. (GPS: S24°51’39.00” E029°03’53....

News & Events South Africa

29 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Reinke delivers from east to west and north to south

Reinke makes sure that they offer a wide range of choices for the smallest to the largest farms. Reinke offers irrigation solutions for circles of 1 to 5 ha and up to 85 ha. Reinke helps...

News & Events South Africa

28 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Syferfontein Bonsmara’s 23rd Production Auction, 14 July 2022

In our striving for perfection Syferfontein Bonsmara's yearly offers functional animals in various production stages on auction. Here is an opportunity, on the 14th of July to get early...

News & Events South Africa

28 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

World Microbiome Day under the microscope 27 June

World Microbiome Day celebrates the diversity of microbiomes. The day is annually celebrated on 27 June. The celebration’s aim is to create awareness for the various microbiomes and th...

News & Events All Countries

26 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

Potatoes SA leads Roundtable discussion on urgent state of SA’s fresh produce markets

Given the importance of fresh produce markets to food supply chains and the economy, markets should be recognised as national key points, and given urgent prioritisation to address poor ...

News & Events South Africa

24 Jun 2022 · 6 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Maxxis Tyres kicks up dust at NAMPO

Maxxis Tyres specialises in off-road tyres, including agricultural tyres. They are one of the top 10 tyre companies in the world. They are the leading manufacturer of mountain bike ty...

News & Events South Africa

22 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Volvo Trucks showcases new zero-emissions truck

Imagine a truck that only emits water vapour, produces its own electricity on board and has a range of up to 1 000 km. It’s possible with fuel cells powered by hydrogen, and Volvo Truc...

News & Events All Countries

21 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

The GRIMME Group continues on its course for success

In 2021, the GRIMME Group from Damme (Germany) was able to build on the good year of 2020 despite the Corona pandemic, the shortage of skilled workers and the effects of Brexit. Turnover...

News & Events South Africa

21 Jun 2022 · 8 min read

PIC provides world class pig genetics

Marguerite Schwarzer, Technical Advisor and Marketing Manager at PIC tells us more about their business and how they constantly deliver healthy genetic improvement to pig producers aroun...

News & Events South Africa

20 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Rotrix Africa’s traveling irrigators irrigates hassle-free

“Technology is wonderful, but it’s also attractive to thieves,” says Andries Bothma, Production and Sales Manager from Rotrix Africa. He told NAMPO-visitors about the reliable solu...

News & Events South Africa

14 Jun 2022 · 5 min read

Massey Ferguson puts the farmer first by saving on diesel costs and boosting produ...

Spiralling diesel costs have emphasised the need for farmers to not only invest in the latest technology from reputable brands like Massey Ferguson but also to adopt precision or smart f...

News & Events All Countries

13 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

SA Canegrowers AGM marks 95th anniversary, celebrates industry resilience, and exp...

Since the start of the year, the sugar industry has distributed more than R225 million to Small-Scale Growers. The recent approval by the sugar industry of an additional R47,7 million fo...

News & Events South Africa

10 Jun 2022 · 5 min read

100 000 megatonnes of soya beans allowed for export

Oilseeds stakeholders, including the Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ), the Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ), the Dairy Association of Zambia (DAZ), the Crushers of Edible Oi...

News & Events Zambia

8 Jun 2022 · 2 min read

Urgent need for African agriculture to tilt toward biodiversity

The drumbeat of Africa as the new frontier of global growth was just reaching its crescendo early in the decade. The notes were in perfect sync, at least before Covid-19, with what was b...

News & Events All Countries

8 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

Resilience and customer centricity behind multiple award-winning TATA Ghana

Tata International Africa’s Ghana operation has been awarded John Deere Africa’s prestigious 2021 Dealer of the Year Award for the category of dealers outside the SADC region, for a ...

News & Events All Countries

8 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

Seabourne Logistics extends its South African footprint

From the automotive industry to the agricultural community, new road freight and fast delivery options are now available thanks to Seabourne Logistics, which opened a branch in Mbombela,...

News & Events South Africa

7 Jun 2022 · 3 min read

Climate and agricultural conditions No 63 – May/June 2022

Important Issues: La Nina continues at relative moderate to strong levels. The first significant rain is possible from about the middle of June over the Winter Rainfall Region. Heavy f...

News & Events South Africa

6 Jun 2022 · 6 min read

World Environment Day – 5 June

Regardless of whether or not we are aware of it, farmers work tirelessly to provide food for the globe while also ensuring the preservation of the environment for future generations. Far...

News & Events All Countries

6 Jun 2022 · 4 min read

Ian Cunningham: Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the year

Ian Cunningham (37) a deciduous fruit and wine grape farmer of Elgin and Villiersdorp, was named Agri Western Cape Santam Agriculture Young Farmer of the year in Durbanville this week. ...

News & Events South Africa

3 Jun 2022 · 7 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Agrico’s G4 centre pivot is theftproof

By redesigning the pivot, Agrico can now deliver a structure that requires fewer towers in the field and a thinner driveline — giving you more peace of mind and more profit. To get ...

News & Events All Countries

1 Jun 2022 · < 1 min read

Oppenheimer Generations’ Taste of Game seeks to preserve Africa’s wildlife meat se...

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations says that wild meat possesses several added advantages over domesticated species in terms of range usage, physiological and ec...

News & Events Zimbabwe

1 Jun 2022 · 6 min read

Raising a glass to World Milk Day

World Milk Day 2022 highlights the impact the dairy industry has on climate change and addressing sustainability of dairy production. On international scale, the dairy industry is still ...

News & Events All Countries

31 May 2022 · 4 min read

Ashok Leyland expands and strengthens its presence in Southern Africa

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced their new distribution partnership with ETG’s logistics, warehousing...

News & Events South Africa

27 May 2022 · 2 min read

Certificate of good standing: Marketing letter

Do you stress about the quality of the product you buy? Do you know if you receive the quality you paid for? Do you know what the legislation entails regarding the specifications fro...

News & Events South Africa

24 May 2022 · 3 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Gundle API suppoprts farmers with plastic agri-products

This company specialises in packaging, construction and agriculture. With four factories across South Africa and Eswatini, and branches in all major cities, Gundle can service farmers fa...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — SBS Group expands their business to offer farmers more

With over 23 years of experience in water storage, they have added SBS Agri to complete the circle of service offering and provide energy solutions. SBS Group believes that building a...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Horsch’s Maestro precision planter is precisely what farmers need

This German planter is the ideal choice for the farmer who employs precision farming in his business. It has 16 rows and has a capacity for 7 000 litres of fertiliser (5 tonnes) or 2 000...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Würth launches new welding range in South Africa

Würth has automotive-, construction-, metal-, panel beating- and timber divisions. From power tools to sockets and spanners, they have something for everyone. Visit their online shop...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — BRAZ Grass — Grow pasture for profit

This year, the team from BRAZZGrass is also demonstrating that their grass is delicious and nutritious — just ask the ox feasting on the forage! As their slogan says: "Our grass doe...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Limagrain Zaad offers a competitive basket of seed

Limagrain Zaad is focused on providing a competitive seed basket to customers in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mauritius and Madagascar. They strive to make a difference on f...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Radium Engineering boasts with 20 ton spreader

Radium Engineering brought its 20-ton flagship spreader to NAMPO this year. The proudly South African manufacturer has been attending NAMPO for the past 45 years. Radium Engineering m...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Ripper Tillage are specialists in seedbed preparation equipment

Ripper Tillage specialises in seedbed preparation equipment. They cover all stages of the planting life cycle: before planting, during planting, and after planting. Rip-till tillage i...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — PANNAR announces new insect and herbicide resistant seed

PANNAR is a relationship business. That is what John Odendaal, Marketing Manager, says. PowerCore™ gives farmers excellent pest resistance, specifically against borers and armyworms...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Senter360 has the center pivot you’ve been looking for

Senter360 provides locally developed centre pivots that are designed for the African market. These pivots are built with pipe instead of angle iron. This creates excellent wind resistanc...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Valtrac reveals the brand new Valtra T235 tractor

Valtra’s 5th generation tractors have been designed to offer the customer the best possible tractor experience. Redesigned cabs, a new look, new transmission and engine features, and t...

News & Events South Africa

20 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to advancing agriculture through in...

Corteva Agriscience addressed members of the public and the media to tell them more about their new products. This herbicide is more than just chemistry — it's the farmer's solution to...

News & Events South Africa

19 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — John Deere experts reveal their latest innovations

Take a closer look at the combines and innovation revealed at the media event at John Deere's stand at NAMPO. Representatives of the company addressed the public and shared exciting news...

News & Events South Africa

19 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — ETG Logistics has been serving African farmers for 50 years

ETG has interests in agriculture, consumer brands, fertiliser and energy. The agri-division focuses on mechanisation and automotive products. They offer various Belarus tractors and dist...

News & Events South Africa

19 May 2022 · < 1 min read

NAMPO 2022 — John Deere stand walkthrough

Representatives of John Deere Financial were present to assist visitors with financing queries. Small tractors, balers, sprayers and planters could be seen during the expo. There was ...

News & Events South Africa

19 May 2022 · < 1 min read

South Africa potato production receives added protection with Corteva Agriscience’...

Corteva Agriscience today launches Zorvec® Encantia®, a new fungicide that specifically targets late blight, a detrimental pathogen currently compromising local potato growth. The so...

News & Events South Africa

13 May 2022 · 2 min read

What is new in agriculture?

FarmDroid is the latest in automated solutions Which vegetable farmer would not like a way to control weed without using poisons? In comes the FarmDroid! Two Danish farming brothers, Je...

News & Events All Countries

13 May 2022 · 7 min read

ProagriMedia – let us tell your story

Humans are highly social creatures. Empathy is a strong driving force for us, especially when it comes to our decision making. This vital piece of information is going to make all the di...

News & Events All Countries

13 May 2022 · < 1 min read

World Environment Day – 5 June

Regardless of whether or not we are aware of it, farmers work tirelessly to provide food for the globe while also ensuring the preservation of the environment for future generations. Far...

News & Events All Countries

5 May 2022 · 4 min read