South Africa
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South Africa restarts foot-and-mouth vaccine production after two decades
While the resumption of local vaccine manufacturing marks a turning point, South Africa’s production capacity will initially remain limited.
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AGOA extension welcomed but tariffs still weigh on South African fruit exports
South African fruit groups welcome a one year extension of AGOA but say existing US tariffs continue to limit trade gains.
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Corteva leads SA’s farmers with seed treatments and crop protection in 2026
The company’s advanced seed technologies and crop protection tools help farmers protect yields amid financial pressures and extreme weather.
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Eskom, Netherlands launch Grootvlei climate smart horticulture centre in SA
The new centre links South Africa’s energy transition with local jobs, skills training, and climate smart food production.
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SA farmers fear new FMD wave as vaccine gaps and illegal imports raise alarm
Farmers in Eastern Cape say FMD keeps spreading fast, while authorities warn that poor vaccine control could worsen the crisis.
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Tru Cape partners with Harvard Business School on UK apple market study
Harvard Business School students worked with Tru Cape in Somerset West to study how a new premium apple could succeed in the United Kingdom market.
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MyEasyFarm teams up with Anthesis Group to digitally expand AgriCarbon programme in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – MyEasyFarm, a leading regenerative AgTech startup, has joined forces with Anthesis Group, a global sustainable performance consultancy, to scale the AgriCarbon programme…
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South Africa Valencia orange exports beat 2025 forecast, strain markets and logistics
Higher yields and early packing pushed exports well above estimates, forcing markets and logistics to absorb larger volumes.
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South African floods slow citrus harvest as disaster status takes effect
Heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga has disrupted citrus farming, damaged roads, and raised safety risks for rural communities as South Africa moves to national disaster control.
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South Africa sets 10-year plan to contain foot-and-mouth disease
The Agriculture Department says a phased strategy aims to steady outbreaks, support farmers, and rebuild confidence in livestock trade after years of losses.