Crop data reaffirms South African agriculture’s recovery path
There might be regions that aren’t fully recovering and have suffered from erratic weather. Still, the national picture is solid.
From the Desk of the CEO: CGA Citrus Legend – Mikhail Fateev
We thought we would run another of Justin Chadwick’s newsletter pieces (one of his last as he steps down from position of CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association to go on retirement).
Plant AgTech Day Showcases the Advancements that Build Resilience at Africa Agri Tech Conference.
The second day of the Africa Agri Tech Conference and Expo, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria, featured insightful discussions on disinformation, digital transformation, and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture. Opening the conference, Jolanda Andrag, Chief Operating Officer at Agri SA, posed a fundamental question to industry leaders: “Who […]
Nonprofit Thanda Transforms Rural Food Security to Uphold Human Rights with Organic Farming
On Human Rights Day (21 March), South Africa reflects on the fundamental rights that uphold human dignity and equality. Among these rights is the right to food – but this remains out of reach for many rural communities. An estimated 1 in 4 children in South Africa suffer from stunted growth due to malnutrition, and […]
Agriculture must embrace technology to thrive: Key takeaways from Africa Agri Tech Conference Day 1
Day 1 of the Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18 to 20 March, brought together leading industry experts and stakeholders to discuss how technology can drive agricultural productivity and sustainability. The overarching message was clear: the technology revolution has already begun, and the industry must embrace it […]
World Water Day: The impact of increasing water-related losses on farmers
Agriculture is more vulnerable to the systemic risk of climate change, and specifically water related losses, than any other sector.
Green Trust drive to include rural communities in protected areas
How the Biodiversity Stewardship Programme helps willing communal and private landowners in all nine provinces
The conundrum of rising agricultural output and worsening food security in South Africa
Addressing income poverty at the household level must be at the center of any strategy to deal with food insecurity.
Agriculture is a vital part of our growth story
A letter from The Desk of the President
The 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit is set to unleash global opportunities in Africa through Women Agripreneurs
The summit will take place under the theme “Make Africa Great”.