South Africa’s agricultural sector recorded its strongest first-quarter export performance on record in 2026, with exports reaching R67 billion (US$3.7 billion), according to the latest quarterly trade update from the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP). The sector generated a trade surplus of R33 billion (US$1.8 billion) during the quarter, accounting for approximately 40% ...

Johannesburg, South Africa — January 2026 South Africa’s fruit sector delivered record export volumes in 2025, defying rising input costs, policy uncertainty, and persistent logistics bottlenecks at key ports. Industry data shows that strong offshore demand, expanded market access, and targeted logistical improvements helped growers maintain export momentum despite mounting operational pressures. Citrus Leads with ...

Dealers of horticulture in Kenya will be required to get licenses to grow, handle, and sell fruits, vegetables, and flowers under a new Bill. The 2024 Horticultural Crops Authority Bill, sponsored by nominated MP Sabina Chege, mandates county governments to keep a list of all marketing agents, nursery dealers, planting material propagators, and mother block ...

Despite recent hail damage in the region and one of the toughest years on record, South Africa’s Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) met Friday, November 18 at Kaleo Manor to celebrate the best apple and pear producers in typical farming fashion –  always looking ahead to better times. Frederick Odendaal, Manager at Growers Direct@CFG, a division ...