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 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:53:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/temu-helps-madagascar-vanilla-brand-expand-into-14-european-markets-634081a For many African producers, creating a premium product is only half the challenge. Reaching international consumers directly has traditionally been limited by high logistics costs, complex regulations and the expense of building overseas distribution networks. 1-270631 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/weather-extremes-force-growers-to-rethink-crop-stress-management-967394a South Africa's increasingly frequent weather extremes are placing crops under growing physiological stress, with agricultural specialists warning that environmental conditions are becoming as significant a threat to yields as pests and diseases. 1-270614 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/safe-food-starts-with-responsible-farming-078535a Food safety and food security are often discussed together, but they address different challenges. One focuses on ensuring food is safe to eat, while the other is about making sure people have reliable access to enough nutritious and affordable food. In practice, however, neither can be achieved without the other. 1-270597 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/women-voice-in-agriculture-honours-women-driving-innovation-189676a The third Women's Voice in Agriculture competition has honoured women helping shape South Africa's agricultural sector, recognising contributions across farming, research, entrepreneurship, food security and community development. 1-270568 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-citrus-export-estimate-falls-as-season-peaks-290747a South Africa's citrus industry has revised its 2026 export forecast downward as weather disruptions, port congestion and global market pressures continue to affect production and exports. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) now expects exports of 205.3 million 15kg cartons, down from its pre-season estimate of 209.4 million cartons. 1-270530 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-push-for-cleaner-energy-comes-at-a-cost-for-its-farmers-412379a Mining lithium for batteries is a growing part of South Africa’s plan to use the global shift towards green energy to revive its economy. Still, it now faces a challenge from thousands of angry farmers who fear losing productive land to open-pit mines. 1-270495 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/safla-amie-sa-partner-to-strengthen-meat-trade-logistics-078935a The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) and the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of South Africa (AMIE SA) have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at addressing logistics, port and regulatory challenges affecting South Africa's meat trade. The agreement will see the two industry bodies work together on practical proposals to improve cargo movement, supply chain efficiency and market access. 1-270497 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-rising-cost-of-severe-weather-for-south-african-farmers-078965a Severe weather events across South Africa continue to expose the agricultural sector to escalating climate-related risks. While hail remains a major concern, farmers are increasingly having to contend with multiple weather hazards – from strong winds and heavy rainfall to localised flooding and unseasonal conditions – often during the same production cycle. 1-270467 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sarah-frazee-on-gender-equity-community-carbon-and-transforming-agriculture-634581a Conservationist and social entrepreneur Sarah Frazee has spent her career proving that environmental protection and commercial farming can thrive together. After leading Conservation International’s programme in South Africa, she founded Meat Naturally Africa to create direct market access for communal livestock farmers while restoring the rangelands they rely on. 1-270431 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/controlling-the-controllable-global-commodity-outlook-for-the-upcoming-planting-season-189056a Agriculture is among the most vulnerable of all business sectors, operating with variables largely beyond its control. While manufacturers can forecast demand, retailers adjust pricing, and service industries tweak staffing to manage overheads, farmers must make critical financial decisions months before knowing if weather, market stability, or geopolitics will work in their favour. 1-270408 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa