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Matric class of 2024 sets new national record with historic pass rate

Imran Salie

2025 Dakar Stage 9 results – a new race leader

South African rand gains after hitting 9-month low, US inflation data in focus

Tannur Anders

Real Madrid launches first soccer academy in South Africa

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Jonathan Sinden

Fuel shortage at OR Tambo: Acsa implements mitigation measures

Citrus Growers' Association appoints new CEO

Citrus Growers' Association appoints new CEO

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South Africa's agriculture may recover in 2025

By Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jan 2025

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

2 Jan 2025

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Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen

Aluwani Maiwashe-Tagwi and Unity Chipfupa 27 Dec 2024

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Q3 2024: South Africa’s agricultural sector GDP drops by 28.8% year-on-year

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2024

South African beer brewers rise to the occasion

South African beer brewers rise to the occasion

4 Dec 2024

Entries now open for 2025 South African Dairy Championships

Entries now open for 2025 South African Dairy Championships

3 Dec 2024

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Joe Bavier, Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 27 Nov 2024

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

22 Nov 2024

SA’s canola harvest reaches record levels in 2024

SA’s canola harvest reaches record levels in 2024

22 Nov 2024

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

21 Nov 2024

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

20 Nov 2024

Astral Foods forecasts growth as interest rates fall

Astral Foods forecasts growth as interest rates fall

Nelson Banya 18 Nov 2024

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SA’s sugarcane output drops by 10% amid drier conditions

12 Nov 2024

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 7 Nov 2024

RMIS launches traceability platform for red meat industry

5 Nov 2024

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

4 Nov 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

30 Oct 2024

Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

21 Oct 2024

2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

17 Oct 2024

While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more complex. Archive photo supplied.

How climate change threatens South Africa’s wine industry

Cole Potgieter, Aisling de Lange and Neil Thomas Stacey 2 Oct 2024

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

25 Sep 2024

#NampoCape2024: Land Bank and Dept of Agriculture to launch fund to transform SA wine industry

16 Sep 2024

South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

Wandile Sihlobo 16 Sep 2024

Zimbabwe’s booming blueberry industry faces critical funding challenges

Zimbabwe’s booming blueberry industry faces critical funding challenges

Nyasha Chingono 12 Sep 2024

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

11 Sep 2024

Kagiso Trust, Spar partner to empower rural farmers with R3m donation

Kagiso Trust, Spar partner to empower rural farmers with R3m donation

9 Sep 2024

Empowering South Africa: The sweet impact of choosing local sugar

Empowering South Africa: The sweet impact of choosing local sugar

Higgins Mdluli 5 Sep 2024

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Citrus Growers' Association appoints new CEO

Citrus Growers' Association appoints new CEO

10 Jan 2025

Source: wirestock via

South Africa's agriculture may recover in 2025

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jan 2025

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

2 Jan 2025

Source: ©Eric Isselee via

Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen

Aluwani Maiwashe-Tagwi and Unity Chipfupa 27 Dec 2024

Source: frimufilms via

Q3 2024: South Africa’s agricultural sector GDP drops by 28.8% year-on-year

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2024

South African beer brewers rise to the occasion

South African beer brewers rise to the occasion

4 Dec 2024

Entries now open for 2025 South African Dairy Championships

Entries now open for 2025 South African Dairy Championships

3 Dec 2024

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Joe Bavier, Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 27 Nov 2024

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

22 Nov 2024

SA’s canola harvest reaches record levels in 2024

SA’s canola harvest reaches record levels in 2024

22 Nov 2024

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

21 Nov 2024

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

Woodlands introduces a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks

20 Nov 2024

Astral Foods forecasts growth as interest rates fall

Astral Foods forecasts growth as interest rates fall

Nelson Banya 18 Nov 2024

Source: Rufino Uribe via

SA’s sugarcane output drops by 10% amid drier conditions

12 Nov 2024

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 7 Nov 2024

RMIS launches traceability platform for red meat industry

5 Nov 2024

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports

4 Nov 2024

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

31 Oct 2024

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

Astral Foods predicts profit as bird flu outbreak, power cuts subside

30 Oct 2024

Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

21 Oct 2024

2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

2024 Absa Top 10 olive oil winners revealed

17 Oct 2024

While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more complex. Archive photo supplied.

How climate change threatens South Africa’s wine industry

Cole Potgieter, Aisling de Lange and Neil Thomas Stacey 2 Oct 2024

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

25 Sep 2024

#NampoCape2024: Land Bank and Dept of Agriculture to launch fund to transform SA wine industry

16 Sep 2024

South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

Wandile Sihlobo 16 Sep 2024

Zimbabwe’s booming blueberry industry faces critical funding challenges

Zimbabwe’s booming blueberry industry faces critical funding challenges

Nyasha Chingono 12 Sep 2024

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

11 Sep 2024

Kagiso Trust, Spar partner to empower rural farmers with R3m donation

Kagiso Trust, Spar partner to empower rural farmers with R3m donation

9 Sep 2024

Empowering South Africa: The sweet impact of choosing local sugar

Empowering South Africa: The sweet impact of choosing local sugar

Higgins Mdluli 5 Sep 2024

Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price by nearly 45%

Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price by nearly 45%

3 Sep 2024

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural power to ensure food security for all

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural power to ensure food security for all

3 Sep 2024

Source: Robert Gerhardt via

Saudi market now open to South African meat producers

29 Aug 2024

Tasneem Karodia co-founder of NewForm Foods

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Karodia co-founder of NewForm Foods

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 28 Aug 2024

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CRI research ensures sustainable future for southern Africa’s citrus industry

28 Aug 2024

Sugarcane harvest meets demand, but drier conditions threaten early season end

Sugarcane harvest meets demand, but drier conditions threaten early season end

26 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied.

#WorldPlantMilkDay: A closer look at Giraf Macadamia Milk’s journey

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 22 Aug 2024

WCDoA allocates R14.9m to Citrusdal for flood damage mitigation

WCDoA allocates R14.9m to Citrusdal for flood damage mitigation

21 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Lorna Scott, visionary CEO and founder of Inverroche Distillery

#WomensMonth: Lorna Scott, visionary CEO and founder of Inverroche Distillery

Evan-Lee Courie 20 Aug 2024

Meet the SA Olive Awards 2024 judging panel

Meet the SA Olive Awards 2024 judging panel

19 Aug 2024