https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/472.html South Africa Agriculture news 15 Agriculture news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/472.html en-us Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200 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 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 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 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 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 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 South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eastern-cape-r500k-investment-to-enhance-animal-healthcare-boost-employment-392478a In a bid to tackle unemployment and improve access to animal healthcare services in rural areas, the Eastern Cape government has invested R512,000 to support 13 animal health technicians (AHTs) in establishing their own primary animal healthcare facilities. 1-267703 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fao-expands-wikipedia-partnership-to-boost-agrifood-knowledge-access-625041a The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wikimedia Sverige and Wikimedia UK to expand public access to verified information on food and agriculture through Wikipedia and related open knowledge platforms. 1-267641 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fruit-importers-face-shrinking-margins-as-currency-swings-wipe-out-profits-392778a Currency volatility is increasingly eroding profitability for fruit importers, with fluctuations of as little as 3–5% capable of wiping out margins on individual shipments, according to new insights from cross-border payments platform Verto. 1-267603 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-sees-fmd-stabilisation-but-vigilance-urged-736242a The Western Cape has recorded signs of stabilisation in its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, with no new confirmed cases detected since late March 2026. However, provincial authorities have cautioned that continued vigilance and strict biosecurity measures remain critical to preventing further spread. 1-267552 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa