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New industrial hose helping meet uptick in demand
26th June 2026

To strengthen its integrated hose solutions for industrial applications, industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its hose and fittings portfolio, introducing the Boston industrial hose range... 


Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
26th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape have secured another international investment, with Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer SDF opening its South African commercial subsidiary in Paarl. The 100-year-old... 


South African food inflation continued to decelerate in May
25th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African year-on-year (y-o-y) food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation declined again in May, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted. It was 1.9% during that... 


Agri dept to gazette new measures for FMD management, including communal systems
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has approved new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control measures that will reportedly provide farmers, veterinarians and veterinary authorities with a clear and... 


Discovery Green inks deal to supply wheeled electricity to York Timbers
23rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with forest-product company York Timber Holdings. The deal will result in 90% of the energy consumed at the... 


CGA revises lemon export estimate upwards by 3.6m cartons
22nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its export estimate for the 2026 lemon season upwards from 45.8-million 15 kg cartons to 49.4-million cartons, which reflects... 


Grain SA mulls measures to appeal govt’s decision to keep wheat reference price unchanged
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Grain SA strongly rejects the final outcome of the wheat tariff amendment investigation, following confirmation in the Government Gazette that the dollar-based reference price (DBRP)... 


Process selection, hybrid welding approach extend equipment life
19th June 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

In mining and materials handling, selecting the correct welding and hard facing process is crucial to combat abrasion and impact wear, observes industrial engineering solutions supplier Weartech.... 


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Agroprocessing

South African food inflation continued to decelerate in May
25th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African year-on-year (y-o-y) food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation declined again in May, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted. It was 1.9% during that... 


Agri dept to gazette new measures for FMD management, including communal systems
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has approved new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control measures that will reportedly provide farmers, veterinarians and veterinary authorities with a clear and... 


CGA revises lemon export estimate upwards by 3.6m cartons
22nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its export estimate for the 2026 lemon season upwards from 45.8-million 15 kg cartons to 49.4-million cartons, which reflects... 


Grain SA mulls measures to appeal govt’s decision to keep wheat reference price unchanged
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Grain SA strongly rejects the final outcome of the wheat tariff amendment investigation, following confirmation in the Government Gazette that the dollar-based reference price (DBRP)... 


Aquaculture

MTN rolls out AI-driven IoT solutions for agriculture sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Telecommunications firm MTN is commercialising a suite of AI-driven Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions for the agricultural sector, while identifying private network infrastructure as an important... 


Sea Harvest delivers 87% increase in attributable interim profit
1st September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After facing low catch rates and peak fuel prices in the last three years, JSE-listed fishing company Sea Harvest Group has delivered a 58% increase in earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) to... 


DFFE, under Minister George, celebrates one year of protecting South Africa's environmental future
20th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says his first year in office under the Government of National Unity has laid the foundation for a greener, more inclusive and more... 


SA’s ongoing agri growth now hinges on market diversification
20th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s agriculture sector has come under increasing pressure to diversify into new markets amid turbulent world market dynamics driven by radical shifts in US trade policy. During a webinar... 


Equipment

Nanoflake tech improves corrosion resistance, prolongs asset life
5th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Corrosion control coating solutions provider Corrocoat South Africa aims to use Nanoflake – a glassflake reinforced coating innovation used to ensure efficient corrosion protection of capital... 


Italy’s SDF agricultural machinery group sets up shop in the Western Cape
3rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape has secured another international investment, with Italian agricultural machinery manufacturer SDF opening its South African commercial subsidiary in Paarl. The 100-year-old... 


Rentech highlights long-term solar value for farming sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy solutions company Rentech is highlighting the long-term financial and operational benefits of solar energy for the agricultural sector, despite persistent concerns among some farmers about... 


Omnia prioritises supply chain security and nutrient efficiency as global fertiliser market uncertainty persists
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified chemicals group Omnia is using Nampo Harvest Day 2026 to highlight its response to global fertiliser market uncertainty, with the company having made significant supply chain... 


Farming Economics

Citrus exports from flooded areas to be at least 5% lower – CGA
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Initial assessments of flood-impacted citrus-growing areas indicate that the recent severe weather will cause a decrease of at least 5% in expected export estimates from flood-damaged areas, says... 


Kgodiso fund to grow presence as innovative farmer funding, support model boosts sector
25th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Agriculture and farmer development fund the Kgodiso Development Fund (KDF), which was established by food and beverage multinational PepsiCo in 2022 as a condition of its acquisition of Pioneer... 


Delay in wheat tariff response to changing global trade placing local grain producers under pressure
15th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Agriculture industry organisation Grain SA says South Africa’s slow response to rapidly changing global trade conditions is placing local grain producers under growing financial pressure. The... 


Rentech highlights long-term solar value for farming sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy solutions company Rentech is highlighting the long-term financial and operational benefits of solar energy for the agricultural sector, despite persistent concerns among some farmers about... 


Fertiliser

Omnia prioritises supply chain security and nutrient efficiency as global fertiliser market uncertainty persists
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified chemicals group Omnia is using Nampo Harvest Day 2026 to highlight its response to global fertiliser market uncertainty, with the company having made significant supply chain... 


MTN rolls out AI-driven IoT solutions for agriculture sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Telecommunications firm MTN is commercialising a suite of AI-driven Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions for the agricultural sector, while identifying private network infrastructure as an important... 


Geopolitics, energy prices, climate risks reshaping agriculture outlook – Coface
12th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A convergence of geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and climate risks is reshaping the outlook for agricultural producers, exporters and agribusinesses, thereby creating conditions that... 


Urine-based system targets nutrient recovery
1st May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Urine beneficiation startup PeeCycling is advancing a decentralised fertiliser production model that recovers nutrients and water from human urine, offering a climate-resilient solution for... 


Forest Products

Rentech highlights long-term solar value for farming sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Energy solutions company Rentech is highlighting the long-term financial and operational benefits of solar energy for the agricultural sector, despite persistent concerns among some farmers about... 


Omnia prioritises supply chain security and nutrient efficiency as global fertiliser market uncertainty persists
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified chemicals group Omnia is using Nampo Harvest Day 2026 to highlight its response to global fertiliser market uncertainty, with the company having made significant supply chain... 


MTN rolls out AI-driven IoT solutions for agriculture sector
14th May 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Telecommunications firm MTN is commercialising a suite of AI-driven Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions for the agricultural sector, while identifying private network infrastructure as an important... 


Tribunal approves Cape Forests acquisition of merged MTO Forestry, PG Bison Southern Cape
7th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has approved a merger that will see new forestry company Cape Forests Products acquire sole control of the merged entity of softwood forestry company MTO Forestry and... 


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