https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/farming-economics Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:22:25 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kgodiso-fund-to-grow-its-presence-as-farmer-funding-support-boost-sectors-resilience-2026-05-25 Schalk Burger AGRICULTURE FUNDING Mon, 25 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200 722057 1779778041 1779719040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/delay-in-wheat-tariff-response-to-changing-global-trade-placing-local-grain-producers-under-pressure-2026-05-15 Schalk Burger WHEAT TARIFFS Fri, 15 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200 721436 1778857486 1778855820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rentech-highlights-long-term-solar-value-for-farming-sector-2026-05-14 Mariaan Webb Farming Economics Thu, 14 May 2026 08:11:00 +0200 721229 1778740927 1778739060 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271615_resized_20260513rentech.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96589_2026-05-13_rentech_.mp471057222 Rentech business manager Jaco Weideman discusses the long-term value of solar energy for the agricultural sector at Nampo Harvest Day, near Bothaville in the Free State. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/omnia-prioritises-supply-chain-security-and-nutrient-efficiency-as-global-fertiliser-market-uncertainty-persists-2026-05-14 Mariaan Webb Farming Economics Thu, 14 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200 721228 1778836261 1778738520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271611_resized_20260513omnia.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96592_2026-05-13_omnia_new.mp499082582 Omnia executive director Stephan Serfontein speaking to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Nampo Harvest Day, near Bothaville in the Free State. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/agrisa-agbiz-welcome-fuel-relief-extension-but-warn-that-risks-remain-2026-04-30 Schalk Burger AGRICULTURAL FUEL Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0200 720341 1777557197 1777545600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fuel-levy-relief-welcomed-but-price-shock-still-to-impact-farmers-sa-canegrowers-2026-04-29 Schalk Burger FUEL PRICES Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200 720254 1777476309 1777456260 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268910_resized_sacanegrowersassocaitionsugarcanefields032017jpg10222.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-gets-more-foot-and-mouth-vaccine-doses-as-it-battles-to-contain-outbreak-2026-04-22 Reuters AGRICULTURE Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200 719917 1776864220 1776862560 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/further-food-price-pain-on-the-cards-for-consumers-as-agri-sector-faces-higher-input-costs-2026-04-14 Sabrina Jardim AGRICULTURE Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200 719233 1776157044 1776155160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265597_resized_monsantopetitresearchfarm1022duane.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-for-sugar-industry-offers-revenue-diversification-2026-03-26 Trent Roebeck Farming Economics Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717404 1775035477 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259949_resized_tomasperssonbanagrassmarch20261022.png TOMAS PERSSON Bana grass grows and produces yields faster than sugarcane, and can be used as an alternative to sugarcane 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/role-players-call-for-industry-rescue-through-tariff-renewal-2026-04-03 Trent Roebeck 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1762841819 1763071200 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001235242_resized_brewerywinerybasahazeldeanbrewing11251022.jpeg CONSCIOUS BREWING The beer brewing sector is becoming more aware of sustainability and how to minimise water and power consumption 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95760_2025-11-05_basa3.mp423043363 Beer Association of South Africa CEO Charlene Louw and Hazeldean Brewing Company founder, owner and operator Marius Botha discuss sustainability in the South African brewing sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ifc-extends-loan-to-ilovo-sugar-malawi-to-upgrade-irrigation-at-nchalo-sugar-estate-2025-11-07 Schalk Burger AGRICULTURE FINANCE Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +0200 709538 1762526646 1762525440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-wine-releases-esg-position-paper-for-industry-engagement-2025-10-31 Schalk Burger WINE INDUSTRY 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