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 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:21:47 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-growers-need-more-than-data-to-make-better-decisions-070345a The growing volume of weather and agricultural data available to farmers is only useful when it can be translated into practical decisions, according to agricultural experts who have highlighted the role of local trials, soil information and human expertise. 1-272007 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-farmers-urged-to-plan-invest-to-stay-competitive-181456a South African farmers will need to understand market cycles, plan ahead and invest in the right technology and equipment to remain competitive as pressures on the agricultural sector increase, according to speakers at the annual producers’ seminar held during the 92nd Swartland Show in Moorreesburg in the Western Cape. 1-272008 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/land-bank-pauses-blended-finance-applications-631491a The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has temporarily paused new applications under its Blended Finance Scheme (BFS) after demand for grant-supported agricultural finance exceeded the funding available for the 2026/27 financial year. 1-271991 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/private-sector-to-scale-arc-fmd-vaccine-production-742562a The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and its board have approved a proposal to allow qualifying private companies to use the council's intellectual property to manufacture its Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine at scale. 1-271972 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/checkers-debuts-exclusive-cosmic-crisp-apples-in-sa-419269a There’s a new apple making its way into South Africa’s fruit aisle, and it comes with a rather celestial name. 1-271935 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exceptional-el-nino-puts-southern-africa-on-drought-alert-520740a Pacific Ocean temperatures far above normal raise the risk of low summer rainfall, heatwaves and pressure on food production. 1-271876 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engineering-school-brings-agriculture-into-hands-on-learning-297407a Soshanguve Engineering School of Specialisation is adding practical agriculture to its engineering and technical education, with 40 Grade 9 learners gaining hands-on experience in horticulture through two new tunnels and an accredited plant production part-qualification. 1-271840 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-olive-awards-2026-names-south-africas-top-evoos-742832a The SA Olive Awards 2026 has announced its winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs), with producers recognised across delicate, medium and intense styles at an awards ceremony held at Grande Roche in Paarl on 15 September. 1-271762 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-sauvignon-blanc-sa-top-10-announces-20-finalists-186216a The FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 has announced 20 finalists from 159 entries submitted by 95 producers, as the competition marks its 20th year. 1-271718 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-preparation-will-give-farmers-the-edge-as-el-nino-approaches-520690a The prospect of another severe El Niño is putting agricultural drought risk firmly back on the agenda, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization forecasting a more than 50% probability of agricultural drought across South Africa and other parts of southern Africa. 1-271706 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Agriculture South Africa