22 July 2026: Johannesburg – South Africa’s land reform debate is too often reduced to statistics, with public discourse heavily focused on the number of hectares transferred, the pace of redistribution, and whether the programme has succeeded or failed against numerical targets. These statistics are important. They help the country understand the current state of ...

South Africa’s pecan industry is enjoying another successful season, with growers reporting strong export activity as international demand for the premium tree nut continues to increase. Early indications suggest the country’s 2026 harvest could once again reinforce its position as one of the world’s leading pecan exporters. Although the official crop estimate has yet to ...

South Africa’s agricultural sector could be better positioned to withstand the effects of a forecast El Niño weather pattern than during previous drought cycles, with healthy grain reserves and improved soil moisture expected to cushion food prices in 2027. Weather experts have warned that El Niño conditions are likely to develop ahead of the country’s ...

By Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales at Nedbank Agriculture Speak to almost any agricultural producer today, and a common theme emerges: Uncertainty has become part of the job description. Whether it is unpredictable weather, changing consumer preferences, rising input costs, geopolitical tensions, or evolving market requirements – South African farmers are operating in an environment ...

Mozambique is looking to expand commercial agriculture in Gaza Province to reduce imports of key vegetables from South Africa, as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen food security and improve domestic agricultural production. Mozambique’s Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Albino, says Gaza Province has the potential to become a major agricultural production hub capable of reducing ...

Mozambique is pursuing a strategy to strengthen domestic agricultural production and reduce food imports from South Africa, while maintaining regional trade and collaboration to improve food security across Southern Africa. Mozambique is stepping up efforts to expand domestic agricultural production as part of a broader import substitution strategy aimed at reducing reliance on food imports ...

South Africa’s agricultural sector is preparing for the possible return of El Niño during the 2026/27 summer planting season, but experts believe the country is entering the season in a stronger position than during previous drought cycles. While weather forecasts indicate El Niño conditions are likely to develop ahead of the summer crop season, improved ...

South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has reaffirmed that the long-term success of the country’s agricultural sector depends on greater youth participation, highlighting the importance of investing in young farmers, entrepreneurs and innovators to strengthen food security, rural development and economic growth. Speaking during a Youth Month roundtable held at the Agricultural Research Council’s Nietvoorbij campus ...

SAS Uses AI And Data Analytics To Support South African Micro-Farmers Global data and AI company SAS is helping South African micro-farmers improve crop planning, increase income potential and strengthen food security through a Data for Good initiative that applies advanced analytics to small-scale farming. Developed in partnership with data science consultancy dataDecisions.ai and the ...

Onndindaho Rasilwela, Ex TUT SWEEP chapter semper aliquid novi. A South African student has developed a biodegradable agricultural mulch made from sugarcane bagasse and maize stalks, earning national recognition for an innovation that could reduce plastic pollution, improve soil health and create new value from agricultural waste. Onndinadaho Rasilwela, a researcher at the Tshwane University ...