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South Africa’s agriculture sector has registered an increase in international trade despite issues plaguing our ports. Read more »

James Brand, executive for natural resources and environment at ENSafrica, and Cheri Young, senior associate of its banking and finance, say water management has to be stepped up to ensure sustainability. Read more »

Xanthomonas campestris can destroy a cabbage plant. It can also occur on dead organic matter under the proper conditions, warns Bill Kerr. Read more »

In spite of Tongaat Hulett's legal efforts, the company remains responsible for its financial obligations in the sugar industry, as ruled by the High Court of South Africa, Durban Local Division. Read more »

Botswana has extended its import ban on fresh produce from South Africa, continuing to defy the free trade agreement that is in place. Read more »

Arslan Hassan looks at how farmers can provide their farm dogs with the basic necessities, as well as some added extras that will help you raise and keep a happy and healthy canine. Read more »

The theme for this year’s World Soil Day, which is celebrated on 5 December, is ‘Soil and water: A source of life’, and aims to raise awareness about the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. Read more »

Lowveld farmers have limited options to get around the cost-price squeeze in order to remain profitable amid rising input costs and decreasing crop prices. Father-and-son team Charles and Carel Burger have an innovative approach: they are intercropping coffee and macadamias to maximise returns. Lindi Botha reports. Read more »

The Namibian meat industry recorded a top performance during the third quarter of 2023 in comparison with the third quarter of 2022. Read more »

The Au Albidus Brahmans and Guest Sellers 6th Production Sale was held at the Warmbad Veemark on 28 October. Read more »