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 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:41:27 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/entries-open-for-2026-south-african-preserve-championships-514350a Agri-Expo has opened entries for the second South African Preserve Championships following the launch of the competition in 2025. 1-267916 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-rooibos-exports-to-china-go-tariff-free-847073a The South African Rooibos Council (SARC) has welcomed China’s decision to introduce tariff-free access for Rooibos imports from African countries, describing it as a major opportunity to grow exports in the world’s largest tea-consuming market. 1-267879 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-does-chinas-surprise-tariff-move-mean-for-africas-trade-landscape-847043a China’s decision to scrap tariffs on imports from 53 African countries—excluding only Eswatini—marks one of its most significant trade-policy shifts in recent years, with wide-ranging implications for global commerce and Africa’s export economy. 1-267869 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-hike-adds-pressure-to-farm-margins-625881a A new diesel price increase effective 6 May 2026 is set to place additional strain on South Africa’s agricultural sector, where fuel remains a critical, non-discretionary input. 1-267831 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/steenhuisen-unveils-fmd-vaccine-push-brazil-deal-and-kzn-restriction-lift-403659a Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has outlined a broad foot and mouth disease (FMD) response strategy following visits to Brazil and Argentina, including expanded vaccine supply agreements, regulatory updates under Section 10 of the Animal Diseases Act, and the lifting of disease restrictions in KwaZulu-Natal. 1-267825 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vergenoegd-low-named-among-worlds-top-100-sustainable-hotels-514750a Vergenoegd Löw, one of South Africa’s oldest working farms in Stellenbosch, has been ranked among the world’s Top 100 Sustainable Hotels and Resorts by the International Sustainability Awards, which recognised its approach to regenerative hospitality and heritage-led luxury tourism. 1-267816 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smarter-capital-key-to-unlocking-regenerative-agriculture-transition-958134a Finance is emerging as a decisive factor in South Africa’s shift to regenerative agriculture, as farmers face growing pressure to adapt production models while maintaining commercial viability. 1-267804 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/seaweed-biostimulant-boosts-table-grape-yields-by-up-to-27-736842a New trial results indicate that a seaweed-derived biostimulant could significantly improve table grape yields and quality, as South African producers face increasing costs and export pressures. 1-267752 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/winners-of-the-2026-sa-dairy-awards-392458a At the annual SA Dairy Awards, hosted at Nederburg in Paarl on 23 April 2026, the top honour of South African Dairy Product of the Year was awarded to Puglia Cheese's artisanal burrata, a fresh mozzarella-style cheese filled with cream and shredded curds (stracciatella). 1-267733 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-lessons-on-building-a-brand-at-scale-from-buttanutt-514660a ButtaNutt’s growth story is one of calculated risk and local focus. Founded in 2013, the business started with a single product: macadamia nut butter. Today, ButtaNutt is one of South Africa’s leading plant-based milk brands, with expansion into plant-based milks since 2020 and with consecutive triple-digit growth to match. 1-267726 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa