https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/473.html South Africa Horticulture news 15 Horticulture news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/473.html en-us Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:30:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agrimark-opens-urban-retail-oasis-at-the-new-garden-walk-mall-hartenbos-955084a The agri-retail offering from JSE-listed KAL Group, Agrimark has announced that it will open its latest store in the new Garden Walk Mall in Hartenbos on Thursday, 26 March 2026, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s fast growing urban footprint. 1-266774 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-launches-climate-smart-project-at-grootvlei-power-station-517500a Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei Power Station. 1-265186 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-agriculture-627281a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry site over the past year below. 1-264231 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-for-mzansi-launches-stand-up-be-counted-for-sa-farmers-841293a To mark its seventh birthday, Food For Mzansi is calling on farmers, workers, and agripreneurs to share their stories in a national survey. The “Stand up, be seen, and be counted” campaign aims to give visibility to overlooked voices and create a truer picture of South African agriculture. 1-263629 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ufs-to-introduce-new-engineering-degrees-in-agriculture-and-ecology-176746a From 2026, the University of the Free State (UFS) is adding a full four-year engineering degree - the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - to its Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. 1-261298 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/q3-2024-south-africas-agricultural-sector-gdp-drops-by-288-year-on-year-697961a Activity in the agriculture sector took a further knock in Q3 of 2024 as agriculture gross value added fell by a massive -28.8% quarter-on-quarter, further dragging South Africa’s overall GDP growth lower by -0.7ppt to -0.3% quarter-on-quarter. 1-254011 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/forex-rule-hampers-zimbabwes-horticulture-recovery-479189a Zimbabwe's horticulture sector's recovery is being hindered by a rule requiring exporters to exchange 25% of their dollar earnings into local currency, according to the Horticultural Development Council (HDC). The sector, which was severely impacted by land seizures under former President Robert Mugabe, has seen exports rebound above $100 million annually, driven by investments in high-demand crops like blueberries and macadamia nuts. However, the HDC warns that growth is being stifled by the currency rule and high borrowing costs. 1-251305 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-announces-das-steenhuisen-as-agriculture-minister-903304a President Cyril Ramaphosa has named John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), as the new Minister of Agriculture, with Rosemary Capa serving as his Deputy Minister. Furthermore, he has announced that Land Reform and Rural Development will be established as separate ministries. The newly formed Ministry of Land Reform will be led by Mzwanele Nyhontso, the leader of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), with former Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha as his Deputy Minister. 1-249624 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-vineyard-to-community-exploring-spier-wine-farms-commitment-to-sustainability-empowerment-897013a Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch wine region, just out of Cape Town, Spier Wine Farm isn't just known for its fine wines but also for its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment. My recent visit to Spier offered me a look into their 'Growing for Good' initiatives. The programme is designed to nurture the land and foster a vibrant community through a series of innovative and impactful projects. 1-247899 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/628/243917.html Government has launched a five-year programme worth R2.67bn to implement the Working for Water Programme, which aims to eradicate invasive alien plants in communities. 1-243917 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Horticulture South Africa