SA Agriculture Today

The soil holds the answers, and Omnia helps you understand them

Every successful crop starts long before the seed goes into the ground. It begins with the soil: its composition, its limitations, its water-holding capacity, and the dynamics beneath the surface.

Agrico T-Series ripper unlocks the potential of Free State’s sandy soils

The ripper is helping a Viljoenskroon farmer improve efficiency and drastically reduce fuel consumption, and his maize yields have increased as the roots grow deeper to access more water.

Keeping the fruit industry’s collective voice strong

For Fruit South Africa CEO Fhumulani Ratshitanga, leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about listening carefully enough to bring different voices together. She spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about the experiences that’ve shaped her leadership, and why trust is the foundation of progress.

All-new Audi Q3 brings smashing good looks and tech to the table

Also available in standard and coupé-styled Sportback body styles, the new-generation Audi Q3 includes new touches and key areas of improvement. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

Local elections: Why farming communities must take action

Local elections: Why farming communities must take action Food For Mzansi

Premier’s Tulbagh factory closure puts canning fruit value chain at risk

Growers, processors, and industry leaders have warned that Premier Group’s closure of its Fruit Products Western Cape processing facility in Tulbagh could threaten thousands of jobs, disrupt fruit supply chains, and undermine the long-term sustainability of South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry.

Aucamp expands FMD advisory structures to include more industry representatives

Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has announced an expansion of his foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) advisory structures to include an additional farmer representative, a veterinarian and vaccine manufacturers, saying he wants all sectors of the livestock industry to have a voice in shaping South Africa's response to the disease.

How digital tools are transforming agricultural practices in South Africa

How digital tools are transforming agricultural practices in South Africa IOL

Black farmers demand SAPS crackdown on alleged agriculture ‘mafia’

Black farmers demand SAPS crackdown on alleged agriculture ‘mafia’ sundayworld.co.za

‘4 million FMD vaccines landing next week’ – Aucamp

‘4 million FMD vaccines landing next week’ – Aucamp African Farming

Direct Harare–London flights boost export options for Zim growers

Zimbabwe’s blueberry export industry received a boost this month when exports to China began on 7 July, followed two days later by the announcement of a direct air route between Harare and London Gatwick.

DairyRise Project drives inclusive agricultural growth

DairyRise Project drives inclusive agricultural growth Food For Mzansi

Tiger Brands brings agro-processing closer to WC growers

Tiger Brands has launched a R200 million-plus investment on its Paarl Culinary megasite in the Western Cape.

Book now for Soul To Soil Women’s Month brunch

Book now for Soul To Soil Women’s Month brunch Food For Mzansi

Science, collaboration and market access reviewed at essential oils conference

Essential oil produced in South Africa creates jobs, strengthens local manufacturing, and generates greater value for the economy.