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21/09/2026

Sacred springs of South Africa: pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested

Across South Africa, natural springs are more than sources of freshwater. Twitter (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs =...

21/09/2026

BRICS needs a sharper focus on delivering economic gains

The South African agriculture and agribusiness sector’s view on BRICS participation has generally focused on how this can expand export...

21/09/2026

AGRI NEWS NET – LANDBOU NUUSNET 21/09/2026

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South Africa's agricultural exports rose 10% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by stronger volumes and firmer prices, according to ITC Trade Map data analysed by Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo. Key products were citrus, apples and pears, avocados, mangoes, grapes, berries, nuts and fruit juices.

South Africans are on average poorer in 2026 than 18 years ago, with economic growth failing to keep pace with population growth.GDP growth slowed to 0.9% in Q2 2026 from 1.9% in Q1, while population growth reached 1.2% to 63.52 million, meaning GDP per capita is falling.

There has been debate over BRICS' value as a political grouping with limited economic ties, but rising geoeconomic tensions and US tariff threats have made it more vital.The bloc, first suggested in 2001 and formally established in 2009 in Yekaterinburg, now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa plus new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia and UAE

The 2026 SA Olive Awards in Paarl celebrated South Africa's olive industry, honouring producers, agricultural workers and Extra Virgin Olive Oil brands while highlighting opportunities in emerging international markets.

The global market for fruit ripening systems — covering ethylene exposure, temperature, humidity and airflow control — is growing steadily and is projected to reach $3.4 billion by 2034. It was valued at $1.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% over the following eight years.

At a panel discussion on El Niño preparedness, concern was raised that while practical steps to improve resilience make sense in theory, many smaller farmers cannot afford them.


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21/09/2026

World Farming Agriculture and Commodity news - 21 September 2026

Brazilian soybean farmgate prices increased by 8% in September. Twitter (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs =...

20/09/2026

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- What Farming Families Must Do to Survive a Future South Africa

South African farming families face a harder road ahead than many are willing to admit. Twitter (function(d, s, id)...

20/09/2026

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20/09/2026

Tradition: The Living Inheritance That Keeps Farming Families Standing

Tradition is the knowledge, practices, and wisdom passed down from generation to generation. It is more than nostalgia or old habits. In farming, tradition is the quiet accumulation of hard-won experience — the understanding of soil, animals, weather, and community that no textbook or short-term policy can fully replace.For South African farming families, tradition has always been practical. It lives in the way a father shows his son how to read the condition of cattle by the look in their eyes, or how a mother teaches her daughters the timing of planting according to the first spring rains.

It is found in the careful rotation of grazing camps, the quiet decision to keep a few extra ewes through a dry season, and the habit of helping a neighbour when his tractor breaks or his sheep are stolen. These practices were never written down as formal rules. They were lived, tested, and refined across decades of drought, disease, political change, and market shocks.Today that inheritance faces new pressures. Biosecurity threats such as foot-and-mouth disease, rising input costs, uncertain land policies, and extreme weather demand rapid adaptation. Some argue that tradition is a brake on progress. In reality, the opposite is often true.

The families that survive and thrive are usually those who combine the deep knowledge of the past with the tools of the present. They still walk their camps at dawn, but they also use satellite imagery and soil tests. They still value a good breeding animal, but they record performance data. They still honour the principle of looking after the land for the next generation, while exploring new markets, value-adding, and collaborative structures.Tradition also carries a moral weight. It reminds producers that farming is not only a business but a stewardship. Animals are not merely units of production; soil is not just a medium for yield. The long view — the willingness to forgo short-term gain to protect the resource base — has always been part of the best farming cultures. In an era of high debt, volatile prices, and policy uncertainty, that long view becomes a competitive advantage.Yet tradition cannot remain static.

The knowledge passed down must be examined, updated, and sometimes set aside when evidence shows a better way. Blind repetition of old methods in a changed climate or changed market is not loyalty to the past; it is a risk to the future. The strongest tradition is therefore a living one: rooted in experience, open to learning, and focused on continuity rather than mere preservation.For South African farming families, the challenge is clear. Hold fast to the practical wisdom that has kept operations viable through previous crises. Strengthen the organisations that genuinely serve producers rather than outside interests. Invest in the skills and technologies that protect animals, soil, and water. And deliberately teach the next generation not only how to farm, but why the work matters.

Tradition is the knowledge, practices, and wisdom passed down from generation to generation. When it is treated as a living inheritance rather than a museum piece, it becomes one of the most reliable assets a farming family can possess — especially in uncertain times.

20/09/2026

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20/09/2026

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20/09/2026

WEEKEND NEWS

AGRI NEWS NET – LANDBOU NUUSNET 20/06/2026

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The outlook for South Africa's 2026-2027 farming season starting mid-October is unusually uncertain.Input costs are under pressure from the unresolved U.S.-Iran war and supply constraints on the Strait of Hormuz.

China imported about 40,565 tonnes of shelled cashew kernels in 2024, an average of 111 tonnes per day.Vietnam remains the dominant supplier, but China's sourcing is diversifying. Côte d'Ivoire, Myanmar and Tanzania all grew their share, with Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania together accounting for more than 20% of import volume.

The earth is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. That is not hyperbole, it is fact. Yet there is no immediate, practical way to reverse the trend short of a global shutdown on the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, which itself would create a more dire situation.

Kenya faces a major maize shortfall in 2026-27 after drought devastated its crop, needing to import about two million tonnes of its four million tonne annual requirement.While global maize supply is ample, Kenya uses white maize for human consumption, which is not widely produced.

Chicken importers argue that recent strong profits at major producers Astral Foods and Rainbow Chicken mean South Africa no longer needs import tariffs on poultry, echoing calls from the US.FairPlay founder Francois Baird countered this in The National, saying the argument is simplistic. General or Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs are separate from anti-dumping duties on nine countries

Grain SA has advised grain producers under financial pressure to speak to their financiers as early as possible.The earlier producers discuss challenges with banks, cooperatives and other financial partners, the greater the chance of finding realistic, workable solutions. This was a strong consensus from discussions with financiers at Nampo Kaap.


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