South Africa’s citrus industry is facing growing questions over the sustainability of its export growth strategy after a sharply larger 2026 lemon crop contributed to market oversupply and weaker returns for growers. The country’s 2026 lemon harvest is estimated at around 51 million 15kg cartons, approximately 10 million more than the previous year’s 41 million ...

South Africa is looking to expand its macadamia exports by opening new markets, addressing tariff barriers and improving logistics, as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global nut trade. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen said government and industry need to work together to identify new sources of demand ...

South Africa’s citrus industry is strengthening its position in global agricultural trade, with the sector emerging as one of the country’s most important sources of export revenue and international competitiveness. Citrus stands alongside mining and automotive manufacturing as a major contributor to South Africa’s economy. The industry generated R44.9 billion in export value last year, ...

BMG launched its new Synergy Ex IE3 range of flameproof motors for demanding mining and industrial sectors, at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held in Johannesburg recently. This robust range has been developed to provide reliable power and appropriate protection for operations in hazardous surface and underground environments. “Power, protection and reliability are important requirements ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports remained strong in the second quarter of 2026, supported by a solid domestic harvest and continued global demand for food products. Agricultural exports reached US$4.1 billion in Q2 2026, an increase of 10% compared with the same period in 2025. The growth was driven by higher export volumes across several commodities ...

By: Brandon Moss South Africa’s agricultural community gathered at Bredasdorp Park in the Western Cape from 9 to 12 September 2026 for NAMPO Cape, one of the country’s leading agricultural exhibitions. Held under the theme “Together We Grow,” the event brought together farmers, agribusinesses, researchers, technology providers, financial institutions and agricultural organisations to discuss the ...

South African agricultural exporters are gaining greater access to the Chinese market following an agreement that opens China to South African cherry exports, creating new opportunities for producers and businesses across the agricultural value chain. Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp signed a market-access protocol with Sun Meijun of China’s General Administration of Customs on 8 September ...

By Brandon Moss Africa’s agricultural sector continues to play a central role in food security, employment, rural livelihoods and international trade, with countries across the continent developing strong production bases in crops ranging from cassava and yams to cocoa, tea, maize and vanilla. The latest available FAOSTAT crop-production dataset covers agricultural production through 2024. Production ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports reached a record $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 10% year on year as stronger export volumes and improved commodity prices boosted overseas sales. The latest figures from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa also show a sharp recovery in shipments to the United States, which increased ...

South Africa is set to deepen its fresh produce trade with China, with a new stonefruit export protocol expected to be formally signed by the two countries’ agriculture ministers in Beijing next week. The agreement will include South African cherries, marking an important expansion of market access for the country’s stonefruit industry. The initial protocol ...