South Africa
Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news in South Africa.
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News
Southern Oil pioneers waste reduction through repurposing canola seed byproduct into nutrient-rich animal feed
Southern Oil (SOILL), Africa’s largest producer of canola oil, has taken an innovative approach to waste reduction by utilising the…
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Crops
Husqvarna Tiller unlocks small-scale farm’s potential
Sihle Ntozini only started farming three years ago but with his passion, determination and dedication, he has transformed a fallow…
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Company News
Atlas Copco supports Manger Care Centre’s agricultural sustainability project
Atlas Copco Industrial South Africa’s strong outreach programme aligns with the organisation’s unwavering commitment to uplift communities through ongoing corporate…
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Poultry
Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa due to bird flu
Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from South Africa following the spread of highly pathogenic…
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Energy
AES ensures that dairy energy mix and products are the cream of the crop
As energy plays a large and very critical role in dairy processing, this sector places a significant emphasis on energy…
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Technology
Tectra Automation celebrates debut sale of its Ctrl X CORE automation system
As a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, Tectra Automation, a Bosch Rexroth Africa Group company, has sold its first Ctrl…
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Future of Farming
Agricultural prodigy, aged 10, impresses with remarkable skills
At just 10 years old, Rahill Sodha is successfully turning his family’s six-hectare smallholding from a weekend retreat into a…
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Economy
Poor roads in South Africa costing farmers a fortune
The state of South Africa’s roads continues to take their toll on the country’s food producers. Dilapidated road infrastructure is…
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