Agriculture

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has concluded its public consultations on the proposed 2027/28 raw water-use charges. After a series of engagements throughout the year, the DWS... 

Africa’s food and water security, along with resilient local value chains – spanning water, agriculture and processing – are no longer just development topics but have become national and... 

The national Department of Agriculture (DoA) has issued an advisory on the looming 2026/27 El Niño climate event. This followed the latest Seasonal Climate Watch issued by the South African Weather... 

JSE- and A2X-listed Omnia has announced that Solar SA Investments has made an offer to acquire all of Omnia’s issued ordinary shares in an all-cash transaction valued at R21.8-billion, after which... 

The share price of JSE-listed Omnia rose by more than 12% in early trade on Friday, September 11, after it informed stakeholders that it is in discussions with an unnamed party regarding a... 

As a leading provider of high-accuracy weighing equipment and calibration services, Australian company Control Systems Technology (CST’s) solutions are application-engineered to the unique... 

Established in Cape Town in 1985 as a small importer of specialised plastic fittings, Astore Keymak has grown into a leading supplier of plastic piping, fittings, valves, hoses and related products... 

Aim-listed Kropz has begun an urgent operational review and restructuring process at Kropz Elandsfontein, in South Africa. The company says the operation has continued to face significant financial... 

Mining and metals research firm BMI find that Australia's industry risk profile is largely being shaped by climate exposure and labour scarcity, though these effects vary by sector. Climate-related... 

The construction and deployment of an off-grid agricultural solar-plus-storage installation for the Belle Rive Farm, near Hertzogville, in the Free State, is 67% complete and set to be commissioned... 

The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3%... 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries around the world, and agriculture is no exception. Beyond chatbots and automation, AI is helping food producers improve efficiency, make better... 

Martin Creamer talks about CSIR digital rock-sounding technology; the launch of Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs and the future of South Africa’s minerals industry. 

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, priced at between $5 000 and $10 000 a kilogram. Iran is the world’s biggest producer, pushing out 85% to 90% of yearly global production, followed by... 

The economic potential that the South African mining sector possesses is considerable and can be realised to the full if red tape is cut. Agriculture has also proved itself as a sector that can... 

Power transmission products supplier BMG has introduced two Fenner roller chains aimed at applications where corrosion, contamination and abrasive wear can affect equipment performance, including... 

Creating a competitive advantage has become the South African food and beverage sector's greatest challenge, with business organisation the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)... 

Bottlenecks remain the biggest threat to South Africa's fresh produce export competitiveness, with industry body Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) warning that continued port and logistic... 

Mining explosives and chemicals group AECI is preparing to invest between R700-million and R900-million to modernise its historic Modderfontein facility, in Gauteng, which the group views as key to...