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, 28 May 2026 05:51:22 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kenya-flower-exports-grow-despite-rising-freight-pressure-401399a Kenya’s floriculture industry is showing continued resilience despite mounting geopolitical, freight and supply chain pressures, with organisers announcing record participation for the upcoming International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026. 1-268485 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-must-unlock-agricultural-productivity-to-fight-food-inflation-401309a South Africa’s growing dependence on imported agricultural inputs is placing renewed pressure on food security, farming sustainability and the long-term success of the country’s land reform programme. 1-268465 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rwandas-tea-boom-lifts-small-scale-farmers-289147a Rwanda is expanding its tea industry through small-scale farming, quality-focused production and stronger farmer participation as the country positions itself within premium global tea markets. 1-268430 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-food-producers-move-up-the-value-chain-845543a African food producers are increasingly focusing on value-added products as global demand grows for traceable, sustainably produced and origin-based ingredients. 1-268369 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-poultry-cries-industry-sacrifice-heads-to-court-over-shaky-agoa-poultry-quota-956654a The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has initiated legal proceedings against the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) after failing to get DTIC’s Minister Parks Tau to scrap the 72,000-tonne annual poultry quota. 1-268364 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-inflation-slowdown-points-to-easing-pressure-on-consumers-623361a South Africa’s food inflation rate slowed further in April 2026 despite mounting pressure from higher fuel prices and broader inflation concerns. 1-268311 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r98bn-approved-for-black-commercial-farmers-401439a South Africa’s blended finance scheme has approved approximately R9.8bn in grant and loan funding for 627 Black commercial producers across multiple agricultural value chains. 1-268175 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biofuels-push-could-unlock-25000-rural-jobs-623621a Government says biofuels could play a bigger role in supporting rural jobs, agro-processing and agricultural industrialisation as South Africa looks to strengthen demand across key farming sectors. 1-268161 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agriculture-in-africa-science-and-research-cant-make-an-impact-without-investment-and-good-policies-178446a Agriculture is the lifeblood of Africa. More than 60% of African households depend directly or indirectly on the land for their livelihoods. And the continent has nearly 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land. 1-268098 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/youth-farming-pilot-targets-jobs-and-food-security-845133a A new farming pilot in Diepsloot is testing whether youth unemployment and food insecurity can be addressed simultaneously by turning unemployed young people into micro-farming entrepreneurs. 1-268089 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa