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Agriculture

Think local and regional to sustain scaling South African enterprise growth
Thought Leader
/ 10 September 2024

Think local and regional to sustain scaling South African enterprise growth

The SADC offers potential for growth across various sectors by leveraging South Africa’s strengths in agriculture, energy, manufacturing and digital services

By James Maposa
SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted
Opinion
/ 9 September 2024

SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted

The mid-summer drought and animal diseases resulted in reduced crop yields and hurt the poultry, piggery and cattle sectors

By Wandile Sihlobo
Bill Gates plays God in Africa’s agriculture and gets it wrong
Africa
/ 3 September 2024

Bill Gates plays God in Africa’s agriculture and gets it wrong

Agra’s drive for a ‘green revolution’ has reduced crop diversity, created a dependency on commercial seeds and fertiliser and increased vulnerability to drought

By Simon Allison
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Africa
/ 2 September 2024

In Morocco’s drought neighbours battle over water allocation

Severe drought brought a farming village to its knees, but unresolved conflict is its biggest threat

By Salah Mahfoudh
South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy
Business
/ 27 August 2024

South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

By Aarti Bhana
Climate financing crucial for Malawi’s agricultural sector
Opinion
/ 23 August 2024

Climate financing crucial for Malawi’s agricultural sector

Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries

By Leleti Maluleke
Botswana’s ban on local citrus produce will hurt farmers and the economy
Business
/ 13 August 2024

Botswana’s ban on local citrus produce will hurt farmers and the economy

The ban on South Africa produce is contrary to international rules of trade, economists said

By Aarti Bhana
Weather balloons will soar over Africa to track hurricanes and improve agriculture
The Green Guardian
/ 5 August 2024

Weather balloons will soar over Africa to track hurricanes and improve agriculture

The first-of-its-kind balloon is predicted to bridge the gap in atmospheric data between the West and the continent

By Umamah Bakharia
International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices
Business
/ 25 July 2024

International conditions are driving up local olive oil prices

South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening

By Aarti Bhana
Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules
Columns
/ 13 July 2024

Citrus clash: South Africa takes on the EU’s tough new export rules

The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers

By Ozayr Patel
Report: Climate change to reduce incomes, undermine food and water security, raise cost of living
The Green Guardian
/ 27 May 2024

Report: Climate change to reduce incomes, undermine food and water security, raise cost of living

Limiting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience can improve the everyday lives and experiences of South Africans

By Sheree Bega
Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city
Opinion
/ 17 May 2024

Urban agriculture can improve livelihoods and food systems in the city

With basic training and technology, urban farmers can create lower prices and address waste issues

By Naudé Malan
Creating food security through training, technology and the establishment of Buy-Back Centres for recycling waste
Partner Content
/ 17 May 2024

Creating food security through training, technology and the establishment of Buy-Back Centres for recycling waste

Initiatives by the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment

By Thabo Mohlala
Poor weather disrupts global coffee supplies
Business
/ 8 May 2024

Poor weather disrupts global coffee supplies

Your morning cuppa may cost a little more because of heavy rainfall in Brazil and drought in Vietnam

By Aarti Bhana
Rise in animal diseases a global problem 
Opinion
/ 6 May 2024

Rise in animal diseases a global problem 

South Africa must remain vigilant to prevent outbreaks which are costly to farmers and harm the export market

By Wandile Sihlobo
South Africa won’t be able to meet regional demand for white maize
Opinion
/ 29 April 2024

South Africa won’t be able to meet regional demand for white maize

The El Niño-induced drought and heatwave in February and March hit crops hard in Southern Africa

By Wandile Sihlobo
Agricultural machinery sales down
Opinion
/ 22 April 2024

Agricultural machinery sales down

This reflects a moderation of sales after excellent sales figures in 2022. But higher interest rates and a poor 2023-24 summer crop add pressure to farmers’ finances

By Wandile Sihlobo
Hemp: From highs to new economic heights
National
/ 20 April 2024

Hemp: From highs to new economic heights

One plant, so many uses – but misconceptions are keeping it on the back foot

By Aarti Bhana
Global grain production good, but Southern Africa’s white maize crop hit by drought
Opinion
/ 15 April 2024

Global grain production good, but Southern Africa’s white maize crop hit by drought

South Africa imports all its rice and half its wheat so the exchange rate is a factor to watch

By Wandile Sihlobo
How much does bread actually cost?
Business
/ 2 April 2024

How much does bread actually cost?

It’s not a straightforward answer, but Julius Malema should have been able to at least estimate

By Aarti Bhana
The global grains and oilseed supplies remain plentiful
Opinion
/ 18 March 2024

The global grains and oilseed supplies remain plentiful

Global agricultural prices and thus food prices will moderate, but not necessarily for South Africa

By Wandile Sihlobo
Urban farms in Joburg are a jolly good idea
The Green Guardian
/ 16 March 2024

Urban farms in Joburg are a jolly good idea

Anyone can grow their own food. It may be hard work, but you learn as you go and it is rewarding

By Derek Davey
Summer crop harvest forecasts down notably from last year
Opinion
/ 4 March 2024

Summer crop harvest forecasts down notably from last year

South Africa started the 2023-24 summer crop season with optimism, but the outlook is now lower because of the excessive heat and limited rainfall across major crop-growing regions

By Wandile Sihlobo
A poor start to SA agricultural machinery sales
Opinion
/ 12 February 2024

A poor start to SA agricultural machinery sales

After a few years of robust tractor and combine harvest sales, this is more of a normalisation than an indication of trouble in the agriculture sector

By Wandile Sihlobo
Decent summer grains and oilseed harvest likely for 2023-24
Opinion
/ 5 February 2024

Decent summer grains and oilseed harvest likely for 2023-24

Area plantings for maize and sunflower seed are above the five-year average

By Wandile Sihlobo
South Africa’s 2023 agricultural machinery sales show mixed performance
Opinion
/ 22 January 2024

South Africa’s 2023 agricultural machinery sales show mixed performance

Crop harvests were good in the 2022-23 season but tractor sales are down by 9%

By Wandile Sihlobo
30 years of democracy: How has South Africa’s agricultural sector performed?
Opinion
/ 15 January 2024

30 years of democracy: How has South Africa’s agricultural sector performed?

The challenge is to make sure this growth is sustainable, inclusive and transformative

By Wandile Sihlobo
South Africa had a decent winter crop harvest
Opinion
/ 15 January 2024

South Africa had a decent winter crop harvest

Despite flooding, the 2023-24 wheat crop quality is good and the quantity is up from the previous season, while canola is up 13%. But oats and barley are faring less well because of heavy rains

By Wandile Sihlobo
Why I am optimistic about South Africa’s agricultural outlook in 2024
Opinion
/ 9 January 2024

Why I am optimistic about South Africa’s agricultural outlook in 2024

We are in for another good agricultural season, especially if January and February present favourable rainfall

By Wandile Sihlobo
What does the latest inflation data mean for your shopping cart?
Opinion
/ 18 December 2023

What does the latest inflation data mean for your shopping cart?

We can now evaluate the harvest of 2023

By Wandile Sihlobo
What underpinned SA’s agricultural underperformance in the third quarter?
Thought Leader
/ 11 December 2023

What underpinned SA’s agricultural underperformance in the third quarter?

There are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity system, including the measures in place to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases

By Wandile Sihlobo
Agriculture increases jobs by 10%, 2023 Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows
Opinion
/ 20 November 2023

Agriculture increases jobs by 10%, 2023 Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows

The rise in people employed in the sector is driven by increased production in field crops, forestry and aquaculture

By Wandile Sihlobo
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