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Source: Holland & Associates (fair use). The Namaquasfontein Skool Dam was illegally enlarged in 2017.

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Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

18 Jun 2025

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South African agribusiness optimism remains despite confidence index dip

By Wandile Sihlobo 18 Jun 2025

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Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

Bayer inspires inclusion with launch of 2024 Women Empowerment Awards

2 Apr 2024

Agribusiness confidence for Q1 2024 dimmed by bad weather and a plethora of challenges

Agribusiness confidence for Q1 2024 dimmed by bad weather and a plethora of challenges

Paul Makube 26 Mar 2024

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Food inflation decelerates to a 25-month low

Paul Makube 22 Mar 2024

South African oranges gain access to Vietnamese market

South African oranges gain access to Vietnamese market

20 Mar 2024

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

Aa-isha Hassiem 19 Mar 2024

African cocoa plants run out of beans as global chocolate crisis deepens

African cocoa plants run out of beans as global chocolate crisis deepens

Maytaal Angel 14 Mar 2024

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

Paul Makube 7 Mar 2024

Dry weather hits southern Africa’s farmers, putting key maize supplies at risk: How to blunt the impact

Dry weather hits southern Africa’s farmers, putting key maize supplies at risk: How to blunt the impact

Wandile Sihlobo 6 Mar 2024

Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

Paul Makube 29 Feb 2024

South African farmers turn to strategic planning amidst escalating costs

South African farmers turn to strategic planning amidst escalating costs

28 Feb 2024

SA beef hits Saudi shelves after 15-month negotiation

SA beef hits Saudi shelves after 15-month negotiation

27 Feb 2024

IMF reaches $1.3bn agreement with Ivory Coast for resilience, sustainability facility

Portia Crowe 19 Feb 2024

George's pig farms under quarantine as ASF outbreak confirmed

George's pig farms under quarantine as ASF outbreak confirmed

19 Feb 2024

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South African factory activity slumps in January - Absa PMI

2 Feb 2024

SA sugar industry surpasses R1bn transformation investment target

SA sugar industry surpasses R1bn transformation investment target

1 Feb 2024

Astral Foods rebounds from bird flu outbreak, expects 300% rise in profits

Astral Foods rebounds from bird flu outbreak, expects 300% rise in profits

1 Feb 2024

How crop diversification is boosting productivity and sustainability in SA agriculture

How crop diversification is boosting productivity and sustainability in SA agriculture

30 Jan 2024

Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?

Biosecurity in South Africa: A perfect storm?

John Hudson 17 Jan 2024

Rui Lopes, animal welfare specialist and Equity Principal & Head of Africa Relations at Lopes Attorneys

#BizTrends2024: Animal welfare laws and regulation - what we can expect in 2024

Rui Lopes and Michael Jenkins 16 Jan 2024

30 years into democracy: How has South Africa's agricultural sector performed?

30 years into democracy: How has South Africa's agricultural sector performed?

Wandile Sihlobo 15 Jan 2024

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Several Mpumalanga farm owners issued with contravention and prohibition notices for violating laws

11 Jan 2024

Tongaat Hulett business rescue plans amended after judicial ruling

Tongaat Hulett business rescue plans amended after judicial ruling

3 Jan 2024

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Makhathini Lower Pongola water association to ensure fair water management

19 Dec 2023

FAO report: Food production plummets as disasters cost $123bn yearly

FAO report: Food production plummets as disasters cost $123bn yearly

13 Dec 2023

Save the date: Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2024

Save the date: Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2024

YehBaby Marketing Creatives 12 Dec 2023

Agribusiness confidence hits record low in Q4 2023

Agribusiness confidence hits record low in Q4 2023

Wandile Sihlobo 11 Dec 2023

Beef market outlook: Is the beef industry likely to rebound in 2024?

Beef market outlook: Is the beef industry likely to rebound in 2024?

8 Dec 2023

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Parliament passes key Bills

7 Dec 2023

A surprise nosedive in agriculture GDP outcomes in Q3, 2023

A surprise nosedive in agriculture GDP outcomes in Q3, 2023

Paul Makube 6 Dec 2023

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Q3 2023 sees stealthy 4% jump in agriculture export earnings

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2023

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