Agriculture News

    Avocado ‘green gold’ ripe and ready for South Africa’s...

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    Whether you like to squash it onto your toast in the morning, millennial-style, eat it to cut your cholesterol with healthy unsaturated oil,...

    Farm robotics impact on labour shortage being ‘over-estimated’

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    Gaps between developing market-ready technology and on-farm use mean farm businesses could have to wait a long time until they see the benefits. ...

    Business confidence in agricultural sector remains positive

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    Rainfall has had a more than expected impact on business confidence, while the land issue was a big disruptor to confidence. Business...

    Food industry shows growth in SA

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    South Africans are spending more money on fast-food and coffee this year than they were in 2017, according to a survey carried out...

    Pork industry dwindles after listeriosis outbreak

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    The listeriosis crisis has tumbled South Africa's pork industry into an overnight crisis.   Profits of pork producers have dropped as much as...

    Cape Wine industry reeling from drought

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    The farming community in the Winelands is experiencing the worst drought many can remember.   The Cape Messenger spoke to Gary Baumgarten, Managing Director of Anthonij...

    Solutions for fruit exporters’ pesticide residue headaches

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    At 2,7 million tonnes per year, South Africa is the largest fresh fruit exporter by volume in the southern hemisphere. Local produce is...

    South Africa’s Tiger Brands offloads 51% Haco stake

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    South Africa-based consumer foods group Tiger Brands has sold its 51% stake in Haco Tiger Brands to Kenyan multi-millionaire Chris Kirubi, who now takes full...

    Decline in wheat production will not affect food prices

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    South African wheat production for the 2017/18 season is expected to decline by 23percent as compared to the previous season, mainly due to...

    Sable releases 30 000t AN fertiliser

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    The country’s sole manufacturer of ammonium nitrate (AN), Sable Chemical Industries, has released 30 000 tonnes of AN to the market to ease...
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    Cape Business News (CBN) covers agriculture news extensively, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainable farming, market trends, and policy impacts. Agriculture news on CBN explores developments in precision agriculture, irrigation technologies, and crop protection, keeping industry professionals informed on critical advancements. The sector faces challenges related to climate change and food security, making agricultural news pivotal for understanding shifts in local and global markets. CBN also highlights the role of agri-tech, exploring new tools and methods that improve productivity and resilience for farmers and agribusinesses in South Africa and beyond.

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