It’s time for a Community-Centred Budget
By Dr. Siphesihle Qange, Programme Manager at Seriti Institute
As South Africa awaits the national budget speech, the debate is already framed around familiar themes:...
China Deal a Boost, But Tariff Reform Must Go On
Tru-Cape has welcomed the recent signing of the CAEPA agreement between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and China, describing it as a...
Food inflation holds steady at 4.4% year-on-year, with meat prices driving up costs in...
South Africa’s headline inflation reversed course and eased marginally from December’s 3.6% to 3.5% year‑on-year (y/y) in January 2026. Monthly pressure was just 0.2%...
How Global South women and youth can capture more value from farm produce
An international training program held in India this January spotlighted how farmers—particularly women and youth—can move beyond primary production to capture a greater share...
ADFD and IFAD partner to boost agri-project sustainability
Underscoring the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening global partnerships in support of sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience, Abu Dhabi Fund for...
New parametric service protects European farmers from extreme weather
CNH Capital together with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and in collaboration with Shepherd Compello and Swiss Re, today announced the launch of an innovative...
Stable interest rate offers relief and opportunity for South African agriculture – Standard Bank
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s agricultural sector is finding room to breathe after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) opted to hold the country’s key...
Low Maize Prices Bring Consumer Relief but Push Grain Producers Under Severe Financial Pressure
South Africa’s sharply lower maize prices might relief to consumers but are placing severe financial pressure on local grain producers, Grain SA warns.
Lower maize...
Agricultural Machinery: the New Geography of Markets
Geopolitical and economic variables are affecting the performance of the agromechanical sector, which closes 2025 with a decline in traditional markets. India’s growth continues,...
Pope Leo XIV meets IFAD President: shared commitment to food security and rural development
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received today Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in a private audience at the...