https://www.bizcommunity.com/AgricultureTrends South Africa Agriculture trends | Bizcommunity news 15 Trends news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/AgricultureTrends en-us Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:40:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-global-certainty-deficit-and-its-impact-on-agriculture-173836a The course of history has been punctuated with a recurring certainty deficit, and the result has been a series of shocks, which have culminated in the current slowed globalisation. 1-265338 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-agriculture-is-set-for-a-strong-2026-173436a After ending on a stronger footing with confidence at its highest level, agriculture seems set for another stellar performance during 2026. Key factors driving the positive momentum into 2026 include favourable production conditions, input cost moderation, strong export demand, improved logistics performance, and finally, the improvement in the biosecurity regime in South Africa. 1-265038 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-will-shape-agriculture-in-2026-516620a 2025 ushered in renewed optimism for South Africa’s agricultural sector, driven by a rebound in the summer field crop production and efficiency improvements at the seaports. 1-264756 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-three-key-drivers-of-africas-food-secure-future-629791a South Africa's agricultural trade performance tells an impressive story. Currently, approximately 44% of this country’s agricultural exports flow into African markets, making the continent our leading destination for agricultural products. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is designed to amplify this opportunity for all African countries through deepened intra-African trade. 1-263791 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smartphones-womens-rights-and-coupons-new-trends-that-can-boost-insurance-for-africanfarmers-518200a Storms, drought, floods and heatwaves are a disaster for small scale farmers in Africa, who can’t all afford insurance. Yet new, technologically advanced and cheaper types of agricultural insurance exist and could be rolled out across Africa. These include picture-based insurance that relies on smartphone photos to assess crop damage, and insurance coupons that allow farmers to purchase insurance for times when they know the weather might be bad. In a policy note to the Group of 20 most powerful economies (the G20), economists Berber Kramer and Ruth Vargas Hill set out what South Africa’s G20 presidency should do. 1-263386 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biztrends2026-heralding-the-holidays-171236a Last month, we announced the birth of BizTrends2026/Steer the Future, like Botticelli’s famous Birth of Venus – launched on a sea of possibility, your invitation to steer the future of business predictions. 1-262738 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bizcommunity-announces-theme-for-biztrends2026-065225a Like Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, rising from the foam, we announce the birth of BizTrends2026/Steer the Future - launching on an infinite sea of possibility - open and inviting your thought leadership, insights, predictions, sponsorships and contributions - towards steering business futures in our region. 1-261837 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exploring-key-trends-in-the-apple-and-pear-industry-364568a Emerging varieties will be crucial in adapting to an evolving climate. The Western Cape, where our apples and pears are produced, is expected to experience higher temperature increases compared to other regions in the country. Despite our impressive yields and quality, bolstered by good winter rainfall last year, we must continuously explore ways to adapt to and mitigate climate challenges. 1-254893 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa