South Africa’s agricultural sector is currently in another planning phase with the drafting of the Agriculture & Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP).

Trade and production of blueberries is expanding globally as product development boosts their profile in form and function. Hailed for their flavor, versatility, and health benefits, blueberry consumption has expanded beyond fresh, ranging from pureed to powdered forms.

This year's orange season has seen different producing countries vying for spots on export markets, as the seasons have had significant overlaps, particularly between the Spanish and South African seasons on the European markets.

According to data from the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), Chile had exported 146,747 metric tons of kiwifruit this season as of week 40.

FAO’s latest information points to a record cereal production of 2 800 million tonnes (including rice in milled terms) in 2021, up 1.1 percent from the outturn in 2020.

The Cape winegrowing areas, situated in the narrow viticultural zone of the southern hemisphere, mainly have a Mediterranean climate and the mountain slopes and valleys form the ideal habitat for the wine grape Vitis vinifera, the products of which have given pleasure to man for many centuries.