https://www.bizcommunity.com/Agriculture South Africa Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry news 15 Agriculture news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Agriculture en-us Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:27:36 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fmd-vaccinations-top-54-million-as-more-vaccines-arrive-620261a South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination campaign has surpassed 5.4 million cattle, with a further two million vaccine doses arriving in the country to support ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak. 1-269211 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/land-bank-calls-for-greater-youth-participation-in-agriculture-953944a Youth Month has placed renewed focus on youth employment and economic inclusion, with Land Bank highlighting agriculture as a sector where barriers to entry continue to restrict participation. 1-269184 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/climate-change-is-threatening-sheep-farmers-in-south-africas-drakensberg-how-theyreadapting-842843a In the rugged and mountainous Drakensberg grasslands of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, farmers rear sheep for food, cultural practices and financial security. 1-269169 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-inflation-at-17-month-low-softens-energy-cost-pressure-175196a South Africa's food inflation continued to ease in May 2026, reaching a 17-month low as strong seasonal production conditions helped lower the cost of several key food categories despite rising pressure from energy costs and broader inflation. 1-269148 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/avocado-playbook-shows-fresh-produce-must-align-with-gen-z-values-175136a As Sustainable Gastronomy Day is marked on 18 June, attention is increasingly turning to the factors shaping food choices beyond taste and nutrition. For fresh produce marketers, one of the most significant shifts is the growing influence of Generation Z, a consumer group placing greater emphasis on sustainability, affordability, authenticity and ethical production. 1-269138 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tongaat-hulett-sale-agreement-paves-way-for-business-rescue-exit-175156a Tongaat Hulett's business rescue practitioners have reached an agreement to sell the 134-year-old sugar producer to Vision Group, while the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) will convert its R2.5bn loan into equity as part of the transaction. 1-269108 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/willie-aucamp-appointed-agriculture-minister-replacing-steenhuisen-842133a Willie Aucamp has been appointed as South Africa’s new Minister of Agriculture, replacing John Steenhuisen, following changes to Democratic Alliance (DA) representation in the Government of National Unity. 1-269089 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-grape-export-agreement-strengthens-sa-italy-ties-397638a South Africa and Italy have strengthened their agricultural and trade relations following the final approval of a technical agreement that will pave the way for the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market. 1-269013 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tongaat-hulett-faces-liquidation-hearing-next-week-401239a Business Rescue Practitioners say there are no viable alternatives to a rescue plan that has legally lapsed 1-268975 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-wine-quality-shines-at-25th-trophy-wine-show-734552a The Investec Trophy Wine Show marked its 25th edition in 2026, celebrating a quarter century of recognising excellence in South African winemaking. 1-268942 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa