agriculture industry

South Africa’s Blossoming Kiwifruit Industry

South Africa’s kiwifruit industry is blossoming brilliantly! Over the past 25 years, farmers have switched from growing green kiwis to…

3 weeks ago

A New Dawn for Southern African Agriculture: Botswana Lifts Vegetable Import Ban

Botswana's decision to lift its vegetable import ban is a breath of fresh air for Southern Africa's farmers and trade.…

4 weeks ago

Navigating the Complex Terrain of South African Agriculture

South African agriculture faces tough challenges, like past unfairness and the low number of black farmers participating. There's a big…

2 months ago

Resilience Amidst Ruin: The Tale of Citrusdal’s Determined Farmers

In Citrusdal, farmers face tough times as floods destroy their crops and cut off their roads. Their once vibrant fields…

6 months ago

The Game-changing Influence of Land Bank on South Africa’s Farming Sector

The Land Bank is an important institution in South Africa's economy, contributing to the agricultural industry and promoting inclusivity. It…

6 months ago

Heading: Propelling Agriculture to Greater Heights: The Drone Transformation in Western Cape

The authorization of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture by the South African Civil Aviation Authority for its drone operations…

1 year ago

Empowering through Agriculture: The Seed 2 Harvest Initiative

Seed 2 Harvest is an innovative program in Cape Flats, South Africa, that aims to tackle local hunger problems by…

1 year ago

Western Cape’s Agriculture Community: A Grievous Incident and Its Economic Consequences

In a tragic incident, respected farmer Willem van der Westhuizen and his wife Christine were brutally attacked and killed on…

1 year ago

Bakgatla Grain Project: Empowering Marapyane Community through Agriculture

In Marapyane, Mpumalanga, a group of passionate young individuals has established an agricultural cooperative called the Bakgatla Grain Project. The…

2 years ago

The Devastation of Floods on Small-Scale Farmers in South Africa’s Cederberg Region

Smallscale farmers in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa, have been relying on their fertile lands to…

2 years ago

Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform: Women Empowerment through Agriculture

The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) has taken a significant step towards empowering women in…

2 years ago

Addressing the Energy Crisis in Agriculture: Western Cape’s Energy Summit

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is taking steps to address the energy crisis facing the agriculture sector in the…

2 years ago

Climate and Agriculture Situation in South Africa for the 2023 Winter Season

As the 2023 winter season progresses, South Africa's agricultural sector is experiencing a mix of thriving crops and livestock in…

2 years ago

Strengthening Agriculture in the Western Cape: Priorities and Challenges

Dr. Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, addressed the Olynfenboschkraal Farmers' Association in Citrusdal, outlining his priorities and…

2 years ago

Premier Alan Winde’s Initiative to Reinforce Western Cape’s Agricultural Sector

Premier Alan Winde, a proactive leader, is taking vital steps to reinforce the agricultural sector in the Western Cape. With…

2 years ago

Bridging the Gap: South Africa’s Commitment to Social Transformation and Harmony

South Africa has been grappling with the injustices of land dispossession since the 1913 Natives Land Act. Now, 110 years…

2 years ago