The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger that will see Cape Forests Products acquire MTO Forestry and PG Bison Southern Cape (PGBSC), and has cleared the transaction with enhanced... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

JSE-listed woodfibre-based products company Sappi posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $52-million for the quarter ended March 31 – the second quarter... 

A proposed paper joint venture between Finnish forestry group UPM-Kymmene and South African-listed wood fibre producer Sappi may reduce competition and lead to price hikes, EU antitrust regulators... 

In a trading update for the three months to March 31, JSE-listed packaging and paper company Mondi reports earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of €212-million,... 

JSE-listed paper and packaging products manufacturer Mondi increased group revenue by 3% to €7.6-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from €7.4-billion in 2024. However, underlying... 

JSE-listed woodfibre-based products and packaging manufacturer Sappi posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $90-million for the quarter ended December 31,... 

The University of the Free State (UFS) has announced a five-year initiative called Greener SA through which 400 000 trees will be planted across South Africa. The project brings together efforts by... 

A fire that broke out on the woodchips route of the Richards Bay Bulk Terminal has damaged 80 m of two conveyor belts at the facility, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has confirmed. The sprinkler... 

Paper and pulp producing group Sappi Southern Africa has announced that the Competition Commission has approved its sale of the Lomati Sawmill, in Mpumalanga, to another South African group,... 

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... 

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... 

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi’s operating performance for the second quarter of its 2025 financial year fell short of expectations owing to challenging market conditions and issues that arose... 

LSE- and JSE-listed paper and packaging company Mondi has reported higher sales volumes, good cost control and fewer planned maintenance shuts in the first quarter of this year, which were offset... 

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 

The South African pulp and paper sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economy, providing essential materials for packaging, printing and hygiene products, as well as innovative... 

Global renewable resource company Sappi has announced the offering of €300-million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2032, in an offering that is exempt from the registration... 

Sustainable woodfibre products and solutions company Sappi's Southern Africa business and energy trader Enpower Trading have reached financial close on a five-year 175 GWh/y renewable-energy power... 

Although global macroeconomic conditions were unfavourable during the first quarter of paper manufacturer Sappi’s 2025 financial year, the company reported improved year-on-year profitability... 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) said proposed amendments to the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act are aimed at modernising the Act, resolving... 

Diversified agriculture and forestry company TWK Investments says its results for the year ended August 31 reflect the unusual and challenging trading environment it experienced throughout the... 

Sustainable packaging and paper group Mondi has reported underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of €223-million for the quarter ended September 30,... 

While the forestry sector has achieved notable progress in transformation over the past 15 years, more needs to be done to ensure the sector is sustainable and creates long-term value for... 

Lumber and agriculture company York Timbers has swung to profitability for the financial year ended June 30, having reported a R136-million profit against a loss of R312-million in the prior... 

Dissolving wood pulp, paper and biomaterials manufacturer Sappi has appointed Graeme Wild CEO of Sappi Southern Africa, with effect from December 1. Wild, who is currently Sappi Southern Africa... 

In the drive for economic advancement and global competitiveness, innovation stands as a pivotal force, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighting that a... 

Gear motors, frequency inverters and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE electronics business development manager Willem Strydom highlights the company’s role in the agriculture industry’s... 

Biometric time and attendance and access control systems provider Uniclox senior sales executive Christo Wandrag talks to Engineering News about the role the company is playing in the... 

Engineering News discusses how family-owned logistics provider Dachser South Africa is innovating to address the challenges that agricultural logistics face in South Africa with MD Detlev Duve at... 

South African automotive lead-acid battery manufacturer AUTO-X solar 0 & M manager Jaco Weideman discusses the importance of digitalisation in ensuring sustainable farming operations, while AUTO-X... 

SOLARAFRICA commercial head Brandon Horn shares the energy struggles of farmers visiting the company’s stand at Nampo 2024, which was held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville, in the Free State, and... 

Suzuki Auto South Africa PR & events manager Eileen Gengan discusses how the vehicle manufacturer is poised to support the needs of the country’s farmers at Nampo 2024, held from May 14 to 17, near... 

Engineering News talks to fire safety solutions and products supplier SAFEQUIP MD Pierre Malherbe at Nampo 2024, held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville, in the Free State, about how the company is... 

Five small timber growers in KwaZulu-Natal in December became the first participants to achieve forest certification through the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Sappi... 

The pulp and paper manufacturing industry holds a meaningful position in the landscape of South Africa's industrial sector, says industry association Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa... 

JSE-listed renewable woodfibre-based products company Sappi's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) decreased to $156-million for the first quarter of its 2024... 

Bell Equipment has appointed Ashley Jon Bell (41), grandson of company founder Irvine Bell, as new group CEO, effective January 1. This follows the July resignation of outgoing group CEO, Leon... 

Wood-based panel products manufacturer PG Bison will complete a R1.87-billion investment in a new medium-density fibreboard (MDF) Contiroll line in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, in July. This will increase...