US import tariff set to hit South Africa’s citrus exports

South Africa’s citrus industry is facing new trade pressure after the United States introduced...

Bread prices spared as grain inspection fees scrapped

South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief as the removal of mandatory external...

Climate change threatens food security as South Africa faces agricultural decline

The impacts of climate change threaten up to a 50% decline in South Africa’s...

Young South Africans lead the charge for innovation in agriculture

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is highlighting the...

US tariffs pose risks for SA agriculture and smallholder farmers

For years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a lifeline for...

Western Cape Gov cheers as cannabis ban goes up in smoke

The Western Cape Government has expressed its support for the recent decision by Minister...

NPO rallies hay for drought-hit Calvinia farmers, 200 bales short

Cape Town-based non-profit organisation (NPO) South African Water Warriors has announced that it is...

Fruit farmers lose close to R1bn a year due to Cape Town port delays

The ongoing inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT) are costing Western Cape...

Citrusdal farmers devastated by two years of floods

Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp What were once thriving vegetable gardens run by ten...

Minister condemns senseless attacks on WC producers and agri-workers

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer has expressed shock and sorrow...