
By Theresa Siebert Potatoes are one of the most familiar foods on our plates, yet their true potential goes far beyond what we see at the supermarket or on a menu. In South Africa, only about...
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By Theresa Siebert Potatoes are one of the most familiar foods on our plates, yet their true potential goes far beyond what we see at the supermarket or on a menu. In South Africa, only about...

Dr Ennet Moholisa Numbers can be powerful when they reveal something unexpected Beef is the second-fastest growing commodity in South Africa’s agricultural sector. In 2024 alone, approximately 2.8 million cattle were slaughtered, the highest figure recorded...

By Ntambo Moloi-Mabuza South Africa’s agricultural sector is navigating a difficult period, with business confidence dropping sharply in early 2026 as disease outbreaks, export pressures and rising input costs weigh heavily on the industry. According to...

Global certainty deficits are nothing new. However, the current prevailing one is exacerbated by the most recent geopolitical conflicts and has resulted in a series of shocks that the world – and certainly, the agriculture sector...

By Ntambo Moloi-Mabuza To Egon Zunckel, or Oom Zunckel, regenerative farming is as timeless as nature’s way. It is about working with nature rather than against it, trusting the unhurried rhythms of seasons, death, decay and...

By Staff Writer The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, a cornerstone of agricultural finance in the country, has confirmed the appointment of Jabu Mphambo as its new acting chief executive officer, following the...