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 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:54:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mushroom-project-lifts-income-for-zambian-womens-cooperative-525770a A women’s cooperative in Zambia’s Petauke District has grown to 39 members and generated K48,000 in income through mushroom production, following support that included 70 production buckets, a borehole and a 10,000-litre water tank. 1-272836 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r10bn-reserve-r15bn-extension-funding-target-agricultural-risks-414539a South Africa’s agricultural sector is entering a critical production season amid rising input costs and the threat of El Niño. 1-272775 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/being-the-change-why-category-leadership-matters-at-kap-969074a In today’s complex economic and social environment, leadership is no longer defined by size, scale, or short-term success alone. True leadership is defined by positive impact, the ability to shape markets, uplift people, and create lasting value. At KAP, category leadership is not about maintaining the status quo, it is about being the change that strengthens industries, enables businesses, and contributes meaningfully to society. 1-272744 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-launches-second-food-garden-competition-with-r1m-in-support-414569a Shoprite’s second Act For Change Food Garden Competition opens for entries on 20 October, with five winning community gardens set to share R1m in tailored support. 1-272735 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-food-prices-set-to-climb-as-shipping-shocks-squeeze-supplies-636051a Global food inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months and persist into 2027 as conflict-related shipping disruptions, rising freight and input costs, and El Niño-driven drought put pressure on cereal supplies. The impact is being felt across food-importing markets, with higher prices squeezing consumers and increasing costs for food producers and processors. 1-272671 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-namibia-consider-separate-sheep-and-cattle-import-protocols-525910a South African and Namibian livestock industry bodies have agreed that sheep and cattle imports should be managed under separate protocols, reflecting differences in their foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk profiles, following an outbreak confirmed in Namibia’s Karas Region in September 2026. 1-272666 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-brandy-earns-top-honours-at-isc-and-veritas-awards-292687a South African brandy producers secured multiple awards at the 2026 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London and the Veritas Awards in Cape Town, with KWV named Brandy Producer of the Year at the international competition. 1-272660 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investment-expands-eastern-cape-communal-maize-project-525970a An Eastern Cape communal maize project involving 70 farmers is set to expand from 50ha to 350ha for the next planting season, with an estimated harvest of 2,450 tonnes worth approximately R10m, according to The Original Grain Company. 1-272636 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellenboschs-garden-town-ties-wine-tourism-to-conservation-858293a Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November 2026, with trail runs, vineyard walks, wine tours and conservation activities connecting tourism with agriculture and biodiversity in the Cape Winelands. 1-272629 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kfc-add-hope-and-sas-brightest-young-minds-tackle-the-hunger-crisis-636071a Some of South Africa’s brightest young minds shared innovative solutions with KFC Add Hope during its Biggest Hunger Hack last year. Now, on World Food Day, the corporate feeding programme shares how it is working with its partners to tackle the country’s hunger crisis, one meal at a time. 1-272621 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry South Africa