A South African biotechnology company, Immobazyme, has successfully commercialised a key protein (Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 or FGF-2) used in the production of lab-grown (cultivated) meat through an 18-month collaboration with the CSIR.

Saai is teleurgesteld dat die Minister van Landbou nie die sperdatums wat die hof gestel het om ‘n seksie 10-skema vir Bek-en-klouseer te publiseer, gerespekteer het nie, en vir verdere uitstel gevra het. Selfs al is die uitstel vir net een week toegestaan, is die weeklikse verspreiding van die siekte só ernstig dat tientalle boere se besighede kan ondergaan.

The South African pork industry, like the poultry sector, is currently benefiting from broader meat market conditions. According to the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), slow economic growth of only 1.3% last year and the expectation of continued low growth over the next five to ten years are working in favour of the pork industry.

Researchers in South Africa said they have, for the first time, edited the DNA of a woody crop plant on the continent, using CRISPR to alter a grapevine gene tied to disease susceptibility and water stress.

Maize theft is costing South African farmers an estimated R200 million or more per season, and the crime is increasingly taking on the characteristics of organised syndicates.Farmers are mainly targeted in two ways. In the first method, groups of thieves are dropped off in fields where they cut maize cobs with knives and pangas, packing them into 50kg bags.


South Africa’s agricultural sector has produced several remarkable success stories in recent years, which should inspire further growth across the industry.One such success is the canola industry. Since commercial planting began on just 17,000 hectares in 1998–99, the area planted has grown more than tenfold to an estimated 174,515 hectares in 2025–26.

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane has defended the utility’s massive revenue increase, stating that it earned 1,500% more money from selling roughly the same amount of electricity in the 2026 financial year compared to 2000.In 2000, Eskom sold 178,192 GWh of electricity and generated R23.57 billion in revenue (13 cents per kWh).

French winemakers are set to uproot around 28,000 hectares of vines under a government-backed programme aimed at helping the sector adapt to falling demand, changing consumer tastes, and climate pressures.The scheme, managed by FranceAgriMer, has received about 5,800 applications.

Oliepryse het gestyg nadat planne vir 'n tweede ronde vredesamesprekings tussen die VSA en Iran weer tot stilstand gekom het. Brent, die globale maatstaf, het met ongeveer 2 persent gestyg tot 109 Amerikaanse dollar 33 sent per vat, maar het teruggesak en 'n ruk gelede teen net meer as 107 dollar verhandel.

The top 10 feed-producing countries remained the same between 2024 and 2025. These countries produced 65% of the world’s feed in 2025, with nearly 48% coming from the top three: China, the United States, and Brazil.China remained the largest producer at 330 million tonnes (up 4.8%), followed by the United States at 267 million tonnes (down 0.8%), and Brazil at 90 million tonnes (up 2.8%).

Die bek-en-klouseer-krisis vier hoogty oor die SAOG-streek, met Namibië die enigste uitsondering. In die lig hiervan gaan Botswana 'n maatstafoefening in Namibië uitvoer om meer oor die strategieë wat aangewend word om vry te bly van die hoogs aansteeklike siekte te leer.

Economist Dawie Roodt warned that the war in Iran and the rising oil price could have far-reaching consequences for the world and South Africa.He described the conflict as a major global energy shock. While oil is currently trading at around $105 per barrel, a rise to $120 could trigger severe economic damage and push the world towards recession.

At the foot of the Drakensberg near Lesotho, Barkly East is known for producing some of South Africa’s finest wool, famous historically as “Barkly Blue.” However, behind the scenic landscape lies a growing crisis of land conflict, overgrazing, corruption, crime, and racial tension.

The Western Cape fruit industry is beginning to address its long-standing reliance on imported packhouse equipment, with a new manufacturing facility in Paarl signalling a shift toward local production. Historically, grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technologies have been sourced from abroad, exposing producers to delays, high costs, and supply chain risks.

Rabobank reports that while the Middle East conflict may not directly disrupt the global pig industry, its indirect effects are expected to ripple across the sector. Rising freight rates and higher energy costs—linked to disruptions such as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz—are increasing logistics expenses, while higher fuel and feed prices are putting pressure on production margins.

South Africa’s latest effort to reform its rail system, led by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, aims to rebuild rail as the backbone of the country’s logistics network after years of mismanagement, corruption, and operational decline.

South African motorists are being warned about a sharp rise in adulterated (“dirty”) diesel, driven by record-high fuel prices and the large tax difference between diesel and illuminating paraffin.Criminals are mixing cheaper paraffin into diesel to increase volume and profits.

For years, agricultural insurance has focused mainly on individual farmers. But climate shocks, price volatility, and systemic crises affect entire value chains — from farmers to processors, traders, exporters, and financiers.

Since the historic democratic breakthrough of 1994, South Africa has travelled a demanding but remarkable road. While the journey has included setbacks, frustrations, and painful contradictions, the post-apartheid era overall tells a story of significant progress, resilience, and national achievement.

South Africa’s first strawberries of the season have arrived in Dubai, although about a week later than last year due to significant logistical challenges. Ongoing regional conflict has disrupted air travel, with fewer available flights, higher freight costs, and some routes still suspended or operating at limited capacity.

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