Water: The Overlooked Key in South Africa’s Battle Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to cast a long shadow over South Africa’s agricultural economy, jeopardising trade relations, disrupting rural livelihoods, and threatening the future...
Versatile workhorses: how telehandlers are transforming South African agriculture
In a sector where productivity and reliability are paramount, South African farmers are increasingly turning to multipurpose machinery to meet growing demands. Among these,...
New South African Plant Breeders’ Rights law comes into effect
South Africa’s new Plant Breeders’ Rights Act 12 of 2018 (new Act) has, by proclamation in the Government Gazette of 6 June 2025, been...
Unitrans drives innovation to meet Africa’s evolving logistics needs
As Africa’s logistics sector undergoes rapid change, Unitrans is solidifying its position as a trusted and forward-thinking supply chain services partner. With a focus...
Del Monte Kenya Limited Joins the Prestigious United Nations Global Compact
Del Monte Kenya Limited is proud to announce that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
As...
From Soil to KOO Baked Beans: The Journey of Small White Beans Taking South...
Beans, including Baked Beans, have quietly become a staple in South African households, ranking as a top-five protein source after poultry, beef and veal,...
CNH’s latest AI sprayer precision tech goes beyond the boom
Machine learning and camera sensing technology are proving how powerfully AI supports agriculture by boosting efficiency, reducing input costs, and helping farmers grow more...
Perennial perfection: pruning secrets for lasting garden beauty
While winter remains the traditional season for pruning a number of trees and shrubs that are dormant to encourage strong spring growth, regular, mindful...
How biometrics and video surveillance are transforming agriculture
By Barry Venter, Nashua CEO
With around 32,000 commercial farms in South Africa, agriculture is a cornerstone of the economy. Yet this business isn’t for...
Study proves privatisation is key to unlocking efficiencies and trade competitiveness in SA ports
A recent study by Link Supply Chain Management, owned by several of the Western Cape’s leading fruit exporting companies, including Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, demonstrates...