Agriculture shows some stealth following a 4% y/y jump in Q3 2023 export earnings
The latest trade data update from Trade Map shows another impressive performance from the agriculture sector with the value of export earnings jumping by 4% year-on-year (y/y) to US$3.9 billion.…
A renewed uptick in food inflation as fruit and vegetable prices surged in October 2023
South Africa’s headline inflation quickened more than expectations and edged closer to the upper end of the SARB’s target range of 3% to 6%, coming in 5.9% year-on-year 9y/y) in…
Husqvarna’s Versatile TF 545DE Diesel Tiller – The Small Farmer’s “Swiss Army Knife” Solution
For small farmers, keeping production costs as low as possible isn’t just a financial strategy, it’s a survival tactic. With profit margins that are often as narrow as a furrow,…
South Africa’s Record-Breaking Canola Harvest Expected to Exceed 220,000 Tons
As the annual canola harvest begins to wind down across various regions in South Africa, Southern Oil (SOILL) anticipates an impressive total yield of over 220,000* tons of canola seeds,…
KZN South Coast coffee now stocked at vida e caffè across KZN
The South African coffee industry is fast finding its place in the global market with demand expected to rise from 10 million to 12 million tonnes worldwide by 2032. One…
African Development Bank supports small livestock farmers in Zambia to adapt to climate change
The Climate Resilient Livestock Management Project, implemented by the African Development Bank in Zambia between 2017 and 2022, has helped to equip small livestock farmers to adapt to climate change.…
Agriculture defies the odds with a 10% y/y increase in jobs during Q3 of 2023
Today’s update on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data from Statistics South Africa confirmed the resilience of agriculture as it defied the odds and made a significant improvement in…
The Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards 2023 – Announcement of provincial winners
On 04 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s annual…
Husqvarna Tiller unlocks small-scale farm’s potential
Sihle Ntozini only started farming three years ago but with his passion, determination and dedication, he has transformed a fallow piece of land into a thriving small farm in East…
Co-cultivating Excellence in Agricultural Firefighting
Veld fires pose a great threat to farmers as uncontrolled blazes can quickly engulf vast stretches of farmland, consuming crops, livestock and essential infrastructure, wiping out years of hard work…
Farmers face profit margin compression following a further surge in fuel prices
Today we experienced another round of fuel price hikes with the 0.05% and 0.005% Sulphur content diesel grades increasing by R1.97/l and R1.94/l respectively to highs of R25.02/l and R25.22/l.…
Navigating Loadshedding Challenges On Your Farm in South Africa
South Africa's picturesque landscapes have long been dotted with thriving farms, a testament to the nation's agricultural heritage. Agriculture plays a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing significantly to…
