The floriculture business in South Africa offers strong opportunities for entrepreneurs, farmers, and investors who want to enter a growing agricultural niche. The sector focuses on the cultivation and commercial production of flowers and ornamental plants for local and export markets. Demand for cut flowers, potted plants, and landscaping varieties continues to grow in both urban and international markets. South…
The 2026 annual meeting of the National Grain Research Platform (NGRP), hosted by Grain SA from 1 to 3 March at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, brought together the full grain value chain in one coordinated setting. Producers, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered to assess progress and set priorities for the future of South Africa’s grain sector. The event…
Efforts to safeguard South Africa’s agricultural sector continue to intensify as authorities focus on stricter enforcement of livestock movement regulations. On 28 April, Department of Agriculture provincial veterinary services officials worked alongside the Cullinan SAPS stock theft unit to conduct oversight at the Karoo-Ochse weekly livestock auction in Bronkhorstspruit. This coordinated action reflects a clear commitment to protecting animal health…
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