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Agriculture

Agriculture is the sector encompassing the cultivation of crops, the rearing of livestock and the production of food, fibre and other biological products through farming activities. It forms a foundational component of economies worldwide, providing sustenance, raw materials for industry and employment for a significant portion of the global population. The sector includes subsistence farming, commercial crop production, horticulture, viticulture, animal husbandry, aquaculture and forestry-related activities. In Africa, agriculture remains a dominant employer and contributor to GDP in many countries, with smallholder farmers producing much of the continent's food alongside large-scale commercial operations focused on export commodities such as coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton, citrus and grains. The industry is heavily dependent on natural resources, particularly water and arable land, and is vulnerable to climate variability, drought and changing rainfall patterns. Key drivers include population growth, urbanisation, technological advances in irrigation and mechanisation, and evolving trade policies. Challenges facing the sector include water scarcity, soil degradation, access to finance and markets, and the need for sustainable practices to balance productivity with environmental stewardship. Agriculture intersects with water governance, energy supply and land-use planning, making it central to broader debates on food security and rural development. The sector's resilience and modernisation are critical to economic stability and poverty alleviation across the continent.

Agriculture News


An image of a B.E.D. contractor at an industrial operatio
PPE service helps facilitate shutdown
23rd October 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) provided a personal protective equipment (PPE) service to an Mpumalanga-based contractor for a planned plant shutdown from... 


Vesconite strengthens pump reliability and efficiency across pump systems
Vesconite strengthens pump reliability and efficiency across pump systems
22nd October 2026

Engineered bearings and wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings continues to expand its presence in critical water-pumping applications globally, with growing evidence that its bushings and wear... 


A Transnet train transporting manganese ore
Minerals Council welcomes fiscal progress, calls for accelerated structural reforms
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Minerals Council South Africa welcomes the commitment in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to fiscal sustainability and structural reforms aimed at lifting South Africa’s... 


Beyond Funding: How the IDC Can Help South Africa’s MSMEs Grow, Compete and Create Jobs
19th October 2026

South Africa’s MSMEs are central to building an inclusive and productive economy. From township enterprises and rural businesses to emerging manufacturers, agricultural producers and service... 


Africa’s Green Economy Summit launches preview brochure for its 5th edition, with the City of Cape Town confirmed as host city
19th October 2026

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) has launched the preview brochure for its 5th edition, taking place in Cape Town from 23 to 26 February 2027. The City of Cape Town has been confirmed as host... 


Chipokota Mwanawasa
Trafigura appoints new Zambian executive director
16th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Commodities trader Trafigura has announced the appointment of Chipokota Mwanawasa as executive director in Zambia. In her new role, Mwanawasa will coordinate Trafigura’s activities in Zambia across... 


Rental Equipment Helps Western Cape Warehouses Manage Peak Periods
16th October 2026

As Western Cape warehouses prepare for seasonal demand spikes, operations look for ways to move higher volumes of stock efficiently without taking on unnecessary long-term equipment costs. For... 


Africa shifts from carbon market potential to delivery as CMAS 2026 opens in Kigali
16th October 2026

African governments, development finance institutions and global climate leaders call for high-integrity markets, investment-ready projects and greater value for African communities. KIGALI,... 


An image of workers in a factory
Manufacturer reflects on 120 years in S Africa
16th October 2026

Having celebrated 120 years in South Africa this year, engineering and technology company Bosch has reflected on some of the major milestones it has achieved during this period while remaining... 


A dam in South Africa
South Africa, Zim mulling $500m dam project
16th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500-million dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their border, according to documents seen by Bloomberg. The proposed Thuli Moswa dam,... 


Securex Africa 2027 puts African market access at the heart of new show strategy
15th October 2026

Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1 to 3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local... 


South Africa wins big at the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage conference in France
South Africa wins big at the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage conference in France
15th October 2026

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) congratulates Dr Zanele Ntshidi, its Arid Land Node Manager, and the South African National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage... 


Rental Equipment Helps Western Cape Warehouses Manage Peak Periods
Rental Equipment Helps Western Cape Warehouses Manage Peak Periods
15th October 2026

As Western Cape warehouses prepare for seasonal demand spikes, operations look for ways to move higher volumes of stock efficiently without taking on unnecessary long-term equipment costs. For... 


Creecy says rail reforms on track as South Africa targets freight recovery
Creecy says rail reforms on track as South Africa targets freight recovery
15th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has expressed confidence in South Africa’s rail reform programme, highlighting that the government is committed to restoring the country’s rail network, attracting... 


An image of the Mopani Henderson Shaft Complex in Mufulira
IRH, ZCCM-IH reaffirm commitment to Zambian project
14th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform International Resources Holding (IRH) and Zambian mining and energy investment holding company ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) have... 


Shift To Lithium-ion At Agricultural Operation Reaps Rewards
Shift To Lithium-ion At Agricultural Operation Reaps Rewards
12th October 2026

After many years of supporting Saratoga Fruit Estate’s material-handling fleet with traditional lead-acid battery maintenance, Industrial Power (IP), a division of CFAO Equipment, has helped the... 


Africa’s Green Economy Summit launches preview brochure for its 5th edition
Africa’s Green Economy Summit launches preview brochure for its 5th edition
9th October 2026

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) has launched the preview brochure for its 5th edition, taking place in Cape Town from 23 to 26 February 2027. The City of Cape Town has been confirmed as host... 


Beyond the carbon credit: Who sets the terms for Africa’s carbon markets?
9th October 2026

A carbon credit may be traded as a single unit, but its value is shaped long before it reaches a buyer. Decisions about project ownership, finance, data, verification and benefit-sharing determine... 


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Building an industrial partner - Why local presence had to mean more than local sales
9th October 2026

When SEW-EURODRIVE entered South Africa in 1986, the simplest approach would have been one familiar to many international equipment suppliers: importing completed products, selling technology... 


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Industrial partnerships - From food production to the infrastructure economy
9th October 2026

The breadth of SEW-EURODRIVE’s South African installed base reflects the fact that motion sits behind almost every industrial value chain. The technical challenge changes depending on what is being... 


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