Smart Packaging Choices for Farm Products in South Africa
Smart packaging has become an essential part of successful farming in South Africa because it protects products, extends shelf life and helps farmers reach more profitable markets. Consumers are paying…
Establishing a Subtropical Fruit Orchard (Mangoes, Avocados) in South Africa
Establishing a subtropical fruit orchard in South Africa offers farmers an opportunity to enter one of the country's fastest-growing and most valuable agricultural industries. Mangoes and avocados are highly sought…
Northern Cape Agriculture Department Strengthens Partnership with Pecan SA to Advance Agricultural Growth
The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform has reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger partnerships with the agricultural industry following a productive engagement with…
Limpopo Department of Agriculture Launches AGIS Drone Services to Transform Agricultural Service Delivery
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has taken a major step towards modernising agricultural service delivery through the official launch of the Agricultural Geo-Spatial Information Services (AGIS) Drone…
Minister Willie Aucamp Holds Inaugural Executive Committee Meeting to Strengthen South Africa’s Agricultural Sector
South Africa's agricultural sector has entered a new phase of leadership as Minister Willie Aucamp held his inaugural meeting with the National Department of Agriculture's Executive Committee (EXCO). The engagement…
An Introduction to Horticulture Practices in South Africa
Horticulture is one of the most diverse and valuable sectors of South African agriculture, contributing significantly to food security, employment and economic growth. The industry includes the cultivation of fruits,…
Agri EC Commends Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture for Strengthening Foot and Mouth Disease Response
The Eastern Cape's efforts to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have received recognition from the farming community, with Agri EC praising the Department of Agriculture for its ongoing work…
Premier Oscar Mabuyane Engages Agri EC on Transport Infrastructure to Strengthen Eastern Cape Agriculture
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the agricultural sector through improved infrastructure following a high-level engagement between Premier Oscar Mabuyane and Agri EC. The meeting…
North West Launches Coffee Bean Production Project to Boost Agriculture and Create Jobs
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has taken a significant step towards expanding the province's agricultural sector through the official launch of a coffee bean production project…
Starting a Deciduous Fruit Orchard (Apples, Pears) in South Africa
Starting a deciduous fruit orchard in South Africa can be a rewarding long-term investment for farmers who are willing to plan carefully and manage their orchards with consistency. Apples and…
The Potential of Growing Honeybush in South Africa
Honeybush has emerged as one of South Africa's most promising indigenous crops, offering farmers an opportunity to diversify their agricultural enterprises while supplying a growing global market for natural herbal…
Shoprite Celebrates 300 Community Food Gardens with Innovative Zero Organic Waste Project in Bredasdorp
Shoprite has reached a significant milestone in its long-standing commitment to improving food security and supporting sustainable communities across South Africa. The retailer's network of community food gardens has officially…
