Global Conflict Fears Spark Concerns Over SA Farming Margins and Fuel Cos

Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the South African agricultural landscape: Policy Risks: @Agbiz warns that SANRAL’s draft policy on Rest and Service Facilities could increase transport costs and overregulate land use, potentially eroding rural competitiveness. Climate Compensation: Professor Guy Midgley suggests African farmers could leverage international funding for…

South African pecan producers are gearing up for a massive season as global demand shifts in our favour. However, it’s not all smooth sailing—rising fuel costs and shipping tensions are putting pressure on our grain farmers. On the conservation front, experts at the ‘Return on Ecology’ day remind us that…

This update focuses on critical regulatory and infrastructure changes aimed at securing the future of African trade and biosecurity. The High Court in Pretoria has set a strict April 17, 2026, deadline for the Minister of Agriculture to formalize a national foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) health scheme following legal action by…

The macadamia industry is seeing a price recovery driven by new markets and favorable tariffs, while the nation's shearing elite maintained their decade-long dominance at the Golden Shears World Championships. On the ground, provincial government investment in the Eastern Cape is providing subsistence farmers with the R1.6 million infrastructure boost…

The macadamia industry is seeing a price recovery driven by new markets and favorable tariffs, while the nation's shearing elite maintained their decade-long dominance at the Golden Shears World Championships. On the ground, provincial government investment in the Eastern Cape is providing subsistence farmers with the R1.6 million infrastructure boost…