The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has warned that South Africa’s agricultural sector must urgently identify alternative export markets as the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens...
South Africa’s grain producers are facing mounting cost pressures as escalating conflict in the Middle East drives up global oil prices, with industry bodies warning of...
South Africa’s agribusiness sector is feeling the pressure. The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell by 18 points in the first quarter of 2026 to 49its lowest level since the third...
South Africa’s agricultural sector is opening its 2026 ledger with a notable sign of confidence: a sharp rise in tractor sales. According to the South African...
South Africa’s lush subtropical orchards are more than just a source of delicious fruit; they are an economic engine with untapped global potential. This was the...
Maize Surplus on the Horizon After a challenging drought in 2024, South African farmers have something to celebrate. The Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) has raised its...
South Africa’s agricultural sector in 2025 looks like two stories unfolding at once, one hopeful, one deeply worrying. On the one side, crop and fruit farmers...
South Africa’s agricultural sector is quietly proving its resilience in 2025. After a turbulent few years marked by droughts, disease outbreaks, and global trade uncertainty, the...
Farmers Show Optimism as Tractor Sales Jump 22% in August South African farmers are putting their faith in the future and it shows in the numbers....
A boom in the storm At first glance, South Africa’s agricultural sector seems to be having a dream year. Fresh trade data shows that exports to...