‘Longer recovery path lies ahead for some agricultural sectors’
After the recent droughts and animal diseases, the financial recovery of some value chains and regions will take longer than ...
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Excellent wine grape harvest of 2025 signifies recovery in SA agriculture
We have been saying for some time that 2025 will be a recovery year for South Africa’s agriculture, mainly highlighting ...
Harvest time still a mud bath
Farmers in most parts of the summer rainfall region are still struggling to access their fields for harvesting due to ...
Tractor and combine harvester sales continue to recover
The sale of tractor and combine harvesters improved for the fourth month in the row during April, says the South ...
Agriculture is key to reviving the Eastern Cape’s economy
We typically focus on the national level when considering agricultural development and the possibilities of growth and jobs the sector ...
A wake-up call for Africa: Addressing food security challenges
The Trump administration’s decision to cut funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) could soon have a major impact on ...
Banana dispute sparks broader trade concerns
A claim has been circulating on social media that South Africa has banned the import of agricultural products from Tanzania ...
Sunny days urgently needed for harvest time
A few sunny days appear to be coming for farmers anxious to harvest their summer crops.
Agriculture can also benefit from Zelensky’s SA visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine’s planned visit to South Africa this week could also provide an opportunity for closer trade ...
‘Agricultural organisations hinder progress in the industry’ – economists’ new book
Plans in agriculture have been formulated for thirty years, but very few – if any – ever come to fruition. ...
Established in 2020, African Farming aims to support black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content and creating communication and education channels to help farmers develop and grow. Its initiatives include African Farming information days and workshops, which empower farmers – whether new or experienced – to build profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.