By Anna Weekes Insects like fall armyworm or mealybugs can decimate food and commercial crops; like their counterparts ...

South Africa’s agriculture plan can unlock growth — if government, farmers, business and labour stop talking and start ...

South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers ...

When world leaders engage, the assumption is always that they engage on issues based on verified facts, which their administrative staff are supposed to prepare. Under this assumption, we thought the ...

South Africa’s population continues to grow and with it, so does the demand for food. Being reliant on the productive ...

South Africa's agriculture sector experienced a year of mixed fortunes, with variations in success depending on the subsector or crop. Grains, oilseeds, and livestock, particularly cattle, faced ...

South Africa's agricultural exports increased 10% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher export volumes and commodity prices, according to International Trade Centre Trade Map ...

My quiet Pretoria office is a far cry from the sprawling fields and bustling ports that define South Africa’s agricultural landscape. Surrounded by spreadsheets, market reports and trade forecasts, I ...

A contentious law that allows South Africa’s government to expropriate land – without compensation in some cases – has enraged the United States, triggering aid cuts by Washington and outbursts from ...

South Africa’s Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has proposed the development of a National Biosecurity Compact – shared commitment between government, industry, academia, and civil society to ...