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The Agricultural and Agri-processing Master Plan (AAMP), adopted in 2022, has sparked renewed backlash after Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen (DA) endorsed it without revisions, prioritizing "transformation" (racial equity measures) over profitability and sustainability. Critics, led by Theo de Jager of the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI)—representing small and family farms—accuse the process of excluding small/medium enterprises, minority advocates, and critical voices like SAAI and TLU SA, while favoring unions, megafarm lobbies (e.g., Agbiz, AgriSA with BEE ties), and ANC-aligned groups.
Ná verlede maand se SA Olive-toekennings dring die gouemedaljewenners met die hoogste punte nou deur na ʼn bykomende ronde waar elke olie opnuut fyn ontleed en beoordeel gaan word. Uit dié uitgelese groep word die voorste ekstrasuiwer olie gekies en vereer by die Absa Top-10 Olyfolietoekennings wat Woensdag gehou word. SA Olive beywer hom vir die gemeenskaplike belange van die Suid-Afrikaanse olyfbedryf.
Bank of America predicts that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is unlikely to cut interest rates again by the end of 2025, despite inflation remaining low at around 3.0%, within the SARB’s 3%-6% target range. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the repo rate by 125 basis points over the past year, from 8.25% to 7.0%, but paused cuts in September, with four members voting to hold and two favoring a further 25-basis-point reduction. Bank of America’s economist, Tatonga Rusike, notes that a lower-than-expected inflation print could prompt another cut, potentially to 6.75%.
’n Kouefront sal van 15 tot 17 Oktober 2025 temperatuurdalings veroorsaak, veral in die suidelike binneland van Suid-Afrika. Ligte sneeu is moontlik rondom 16 Oktober in die Wes- en Oos-Kaap se berge, met ’n klein kans vir die Drakensberge. Minimum temperature kan onder vriespunt daal in plekke soos Sutherland, en onder 5 °C in gebiede soos Ceres, Robertson, Zastron en Barkly-Oos. Temperature tussen 5 °C en 10 °C word verwag in dele van die Oos-Vrystaat, Noord-Kaap, Mpumalanga en KwaZulu-Natal. In November kan verdere temperatuurdalings voorkom, maar met ’n kleiner impak noordwaarts. Vir optimale graanontkieming tydens planttyd is minimum temperature van 12 °C tot 15 °C, verkieslik bo 15 °C, nodig, aangesien grondtemperature laer kan wees as dié wat by weerstasies gemeet word.
For most of the past 25 years, Chinese construction companies operating in Africa could count on generous financial backing from Chinese banks. Between 2000 and 2019, Chinese funders committed almost US$50 billion to African transport projects. Most came from Chinese development finance institutions. READ MORE
Vinpro’s benchmark for breaking even on production costs in the region is an income of R80,115 per hectare in 2024. Based on the 2024 average yield of 6.2 tons per hectare and a grape price of R9,143 per ton (SAWIS), the resulting income is just R56,686 per hectare, well below the break-even threshold. This stark gap illustrates the financial pressure facing many grape producers in the area. READ MORE
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In a bold move to elevate its coverage and introduce cutting-edge tech insights, two members of the Farming Portal and Agri News Net news team have arrived in Silicon Valley, USA, today. As the only independent, privately owned media outlet dedicated to farming and agriculture in South Africa, operating seven days a week, 365 days a year, the platforms are poised to bring fresh value to their loyal audiences. Farming Portal and Agri News Net have long been go-to sources for impartial, accessible news on South African agriculture, from daily market indicators to in-depth commodity updates and global farming trends. With a commitment to making the sector understandable for everyone—from commercial farmers to emerging producers—this trip marks a strategic push to integrate technology into their reporting."We're here to explore how Silicon Valley's innovations in AI, precision agriculture, and data analytics can transform South African farming," said one team member, speaking from the heart of tech innovation. "Our readers deserve the latest on how these tools can address local challenges like drought resilience, supply chain efficiency, and sustainable practices."The visit comes amid exciting developments for the platforms. Upcoming content will feature exclusive interviews with tech leaders, insights into agritech startups tailored for African contexts, and analyses of how emerging technologies could boost South Africa's agricultural exports. "We've got a few things coming up that will really add value to our popular mediums," the team teased, hinting at potential partnerships and special reports on drone farming, blockchain for traceability, and climate-smart apps.
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The first of TWO upper-air systems is bringing stormy weather to SA this weekend! Severe thunderstorms possible with strong winds, small hail & localised flooding over the Northern Cape on Saturday, spreading eastwards into Sunday.
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Die departement van landbou en landelike ontwikkeling het bekend gemaak die aantal bevestigde gevalle van bek-en-klouseer in die Vrystaat is is nou meer as 40.
China’s U.S. soybean imports drop to zero a month into the U.S 2025/26 marketing season. Maize -CBOT corn prices rose 5.8% month-on-month due to disease concerns, but gains were limited by expectations of a record U.S. harvest. Prices remain lower year-on-year.
Die Namibiese Akkerbouraad het ‘n verbod op tamatie-invoere uit Suid-Afrika ingestel. Hierdie stap is bedoel om die plaaslike landbousektor te ondersteun, omdat boere geraak word deur Suid-Afrika se opskorting van Namibiese produkuitvoere sedert Augustus.
Dr. Dion George, South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, emphasized the vast economic potential of the country’s oceans, which could contribute R166-billion to GDP and create over 600,000 jobs by 2035 if managed sustainably.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is maintaining momentum despite heightened global policy uncertainty. Following a slowdown in 2023, regional activity is expected to expand by 3.8% in 2025, up from 3.5% in 2024, with growth projected to accelerate further to an average of 4.4% in 2026-27.
’n Kouefront sal van 15 tot 17 Oktober 2025 temperatuurdalings veroorsaak, veral in die suidelike binneland van Suid-Afrika. Ligte sneeu is moontlik rondom 16 Oktober in die Wes- en Oos-Kaap se berge, met ’n klein kans vir die Drakensberge.
South Africa’s agricultural and meat sectors hold immense potential for economic growth, job creation, and food security, driven by vast agricultural land and strong market prospects. However, challenges like inequality, unemployment, skill gaps, infrastructure issues, animal diseases, and organizational weaknesses persist.
Ramaphosa het die Wêreldhandelsorganisasie versoek om handelstariewe te reguleer en multilaterale handelstelsels te verbeter om die manipulering van bestaande handelsbetrekkinge te beëindig.
South Africa's agricultural exports are demonstrating resilience against recent US tariff hikes (30% on SA goods effective Aug 7, 2025, per Trump administration), surging overall while accelerating diversification into Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Namibië se uitvoerstatus is ‘n seldsame Afrika-sukses en dit moet beskerm word. Dit was die boodskap van die president van die Namibiese Landbou-unie, Thinus Pretorius, wat aan boere gesê het dat die land goeie vordering maak om bek-en-klouseer in toom, en uit te hou.
Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), intended to redress apartheid-era inequalities, has been marred by corruption and cronyism, benefiting a narrow elite (R1 trillion in deals circulating among ~100 connected individuals) rather than broad inclusion.
Opeenvolgende uitbrekings van bek-en-klouseer (BKS) bedreig Suid-Afrika se landbousektor, met onbeheerde dierebeweging wat die virus se verspreiding verergergings groot weens finansiële druk en korttermyn-opportunisme, wat beweging van besmette diere aanmoedig.
South Africa's 2025 pecan season, wrapping up in September, achieved record highs with favorable weather, efficient harvesting, and strong supply chains boosting production and exports.
Prof. Johann Kirsten, direkteur van die Suid-Afrikaanse Buro vir Ekonomiese Navorsing, het gesê daar is geen wesenlike verskil tussen opkomende en kommersiële boere nie, aangesien almal produkte produseer en verkoop.
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