Adapting to disruption
The rising cost of storms and what it means for South Africa farmers Recent severe weather events across South Africa have once again highlighted the agricultural sector’s growing exposure to…
Turning the tide against Macadamia Felted Coccid
How SAMAC’s coordinated research programme is building sustainable long-term control Nearly ten years after Macadamia Felted Coccid (MFC) was first detected in South Africa, the industry has moved from uncertainty…
Where trust matters
Women’s voices help build the agricultural sector Every year, Women’s Month reminds us of the power of women’s contributions, and this August was no exception, especially in agriculture. There, women…
From Harvest to Opportunity: How Innovation, Wellness and Value-Added Processing Are Transforming South Africa’s Fresh Produce Industry
South Africa’s fresh produce industry is entering an increasingly dynamic period. Growers are navigating demanding export markets, changing consumer preferences, rising operating costs and growing pressure to use agricultural resources…
Keeping Every Drop: Navigating the New Reality of Water Storage
Water is the lifeblood of South African farms. Damsak®’s modern technology has opened new ways to store your most precious resource more efficiently and safely than ever. One of the…
Get growing this Spring with Grolite®
Spring signals the start of a new growing season, bringing warmer temperatures, longer days and renewed opportunities for growers to get the most from their crops. As growers prepare for…
Growing more than vegetables
Two years of cultivating food, futures and female farmers Inside two horticultural tunnels in the heart of Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg, rows of spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, green peppers, chillies…
More Than a Century of Certainty in an Uncertain World
For farmers, uncertainty is nothing new. Weather changes, markets move and input costs fluctuate. Yet today’s geopolitical environment has added another layer of risk—one that can travel thousands of kilometres…
Controlling a challenging environment
Climate resilience starts inside South Africa’s food factories Anew University of Pretoria study has warned that climate pressure on South Africa’s food system extends beyond the farm gate. Agri-processing businesses…
Lamb Champs goes international
South Africa vs Namibia Invitational to be held at Pretoria Farmers Dinner AMB CHAMPS ANNOUNCES SOUTH AFRICA VS NAMIBIA INVITATIONAL AT PRETORIA FARMERS’ DINNER In Pretoria, on 24 July 2026,…