Who will have the most to lose?
Family farming and farming succession. When the head of a farming household dies without a valid will, the consequences extend well beyond personal grief. The viability of the entire operation,…
R176m lifeline for canegrowers as milling sector crisis deepens
The South African Sugar Association is providing R60m in financing for transformative intervention to black and small-scale growers. This support is essential as the industry struggles with the milling sector…
South Africa’s finest dairy products awarded at SA Dairy Championships 2023
South Africa’s top-rated dairy products were recognised at the 190th edition of the SA Dairy Championships, the biggest and oldest dairy competition in Africa. An Ayrshire Mozzarella, made especially for…
Another bullish crop outlook despite marginal hike in planting area amid favourable prices, weather
The new crop season for South Africa begins at the time when the northern hemisphere’s season tails off and harvest estimates start trickling in. The global harvest outlook and stock…
Climate change is already hitting Africa’s livestock – here’s how to address the risks
It’s a common scene across many African countries’ rural areas: cows grazing peacefully. But, by 2050, heat stress induced by climate change may drastically alter this familiar picture. Findings from…
Estina Farm project case transferred to Bloemfontein High Court
The fraud and corruption case related to the controversial R280m Estina Dairy farm project has been transferred to the Bloemfontein High Court from the Bloemfontein Regional Court on Wednesday. The…
In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers
In South Africa, a country where the all-day ‘braai’ is a national pastime, plant-based substitutes are making surprising inroads despite a deep cultural love of meat and hostility from the…
New deal to unlock opportunities for SA beef sector
A new deal has been signed between South Africa and Saudi Arabia, which will see South Africa export beef – amongst other red meat products – to the Kingdom of…
SA consumer food price inflation accelerates further in September
South Africa’s consumer food price inflation accelerated further to 12,3% year-on-year in September 2022, from 11,5% year-on-year in the previous month. The products behind this monthly increase were mainly bread…
Innovating in agriculture is central to addressing food security and achieving affordable nutrition
This year, we commemorate World Food Day in a tough reality. We are confronted with the lingering fragility of our global food systems. The outlook for the food industry remains…