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Tag Archives: Agricultural Sector
North West farmers count losses after heavy rains
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintZebilon Maine, SABC News, 21 December 2025 Some farmers in Ventersdorp, North West, say the recent torrential rains have negatively affected their crops. This means harvest will also be affected at the beginning of next year. Read More
SA farmers brace for season of excessive rainfall
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 16 November 2025 Farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall areas are getting ready for another season of above average rainfall. Read More
Trump tariffs unsettle SA farmers as Africa eyes agricultural growth
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintLiesl Peyper, The Citizen, 11 July 2025 Farmers and analysts have raised concerns over the impact of recently announced US tariffs on South African agricultural exports, warning that although the broader effect may be limited, the consequences for specific regions … Continue reading
Cold weather sees Limpopo farmers losing crops
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBaatseba Mabowa, SABC News, 12 July 2024 Some farmers in Limpopo have suffered severe financial losses caused by the black frost following low temperatures this week. Read More
Small-scale farmers only make up under 1% of sales: Report
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 19 June 2024 Less than one percent of the total sales value in the national fresh produce markets comes from small-holder or Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMME) farmers. Read More
Agri SA calls for army to be deployed on key routes to stop attacks on trucks
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintPhathu Luvhengo, Sowetan Live, 12 July 2023 Agri SA has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to swiftly deploy soldiers to protect key routes, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, amid attacks on trucks. Read More
