South Africa’s macadamia industry is entering a decisive new phase after more than a decade of rapid expansion and record-breaking prices. Industry leaders are warning that the growing export of in-shell nuts to Asia could undermine local processing capacity and weaken the country’s long-term competitiveness. Speaking at the fifth annual Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White ...

Egypt has secured a new foreign investment in its agro-processing sector as Polish frozen food producer Fruitful moves to establish operations in the country through a partnership with Elsewedy Industrial Development. The agreement, confirmed on 15 December by Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), will see a horticultural processing facility developed in ...

Egypt has designated the food industry as one of 28 priority investment opportunities targeted for deeper local manufacturing, Deputy Prime Minister Kamel Al-Wazir said on Tuesday, as the government seeks to boost high-value exports. Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th “Food Africa” exhibition, Al-Wazir stated that the sector was selected based on its capacity ...

Southern Africa’s citrus growers have closed the 2025 lemon season on a strong note, packing a final 41.5 million cartons (15kg equivalent)—well above the initial forecast and a clear sign of the sector’s resilience and growth trajectory. Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele described the season as “a good one,” noting that exporters are ...

https://youtu.be/WCvPTLHo_c0?t=16 30 November 2025 — South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with export earnings reaching US$11.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2025. This represents a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year, underscoring the sector’s strong performance despite ongoing challenges. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist ...

South Africa has officially closed its 2025 citrus export season to Russia, according to the Russia South Africa Business Council, a partner of TV BRICS. The country remains one of Russia’s leading suppliers of fresh fruit, alongside Egypt, with shipments ensuring year-round availability thanks to non-overlapping harvest seasons and diverse climatic zones. Citrus fruit, which ...

As the global agricultural landscape shifts, Africa’s farming industry is responding with bold moves to secure its future. From East to West, governments and agribusinesses are investing in technology, value addition, and market expansion. In South Africa, the sugar industry is pushing for biofuel subsidies to offset economic pressures. With global sugar prices under strain, ...

Several East African districts have organised cluster-based avocado production models that bridge smallholder supply into export-certified packhouses, enabling farmers to access premium markets and better prices. Coordinated pruning, synced harvesting windows and consolidated pre-cooling at cooperative collection centres have allowed small growers to meet the quality and traceability requirements of supermarket buyers in Europe and ...

By Brandon Moss  South Africa’s agricultural sector is showing signs of a fragmented recovery in 2025, with sharp contrasts between thriving crop production and struggling livestock operations. According to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, the divergence is driven by a combination of climatic, biosecurity, and trade-related factors. Horticulture ...

By Brandon Moss AgriFocus Africa South Africa’s agricultural sector has quietly undergone a transformation over the past three decades—doubling in both value and volume. While advancements in genetics and improved cultivars have played a pivotal role, one critical driver often overlooked is the power of exports. Today, nearly half of South Africa’s agricultural output—valued at ...