First shipment of South African avocados arrive in China

First shipment of South African avocados arrive in China

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has hailed the South African avocado industry's active pursuit of international markets. Last week saw the arrival of the season’s first...
Pratley to showcase innovation, strength, and sustainability at NAMPO 2025

Pratley to showcase innovation, strength, and sustainability at NAMPO 2025

Pratley returns to NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 with a powerful line-up of South African-made mineral and adhesive solutions designed to boost productivity, cut costs,...
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen

Call for stronger investment in African Agriculture

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has challenged political leaders across the continent to uphold their commitments to enhance agricultural growth and productivity, while increasing the...
Visitors at Nampo could also take selfies on an array of vintage tractors

Engen brings excitement to Nampo 2025 – Meet the Bokke and...

Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor Nampo Harvest Day, taking place...
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola

Minister welcomes lifting of ban on agricultural products

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed Tanzania’s decision to lift its import ban on South African agricultural products. “This outcome demonstrates that...
Maximising Orchard Productivity Through Effective Pruning

Maximising Orchard Productivity Through Effective Pruning

Pruning an orchard is both a science and an art – it requires an understanding of tree biology and a strategic approach to maximise...
White grapes

In Quiet Confidence | Bellingham Wines Harvest Report 2025

The 2025 harvest at Bellingham has proven exceptional, despite - or perhaps because of - its unique challenges. With white grape picking commencing in...
Arrakis Roller Mill_ A high efficiency milling solution that reduces energy consumption

Bühler drives innovation in agriculture and food processing

NAMPO 2025 is set to be one of the most significant agricultural events in Southern Africa, bringing together farmers, agribusinesses, and industry leaders to...
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen

Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture and food security meetings

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task Force Meetings in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The...
South African apple industry, now a cornerstone of the country’s agricultural economy.

Happy Birthday! South African apple industry celebrates its 363rd birthday on...

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662,...
Smallholder Farmer Programme

Smallholder Farmer Programme empowers 100 farmers

One hundred smallholder farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have received training in herb and spice cultivation enabling them to become suppliers for Unilever's supplier localisation programme,...
The role of biological control in achieving sustainable agriculture goals

The role of biological control in achieving sustainable agriculture goals

Sustainable agriculture is a crucial concept for ensuring food security while preserving natural resources and biodiversity. Given the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on...