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28 October 2026
28 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African corn farmers are preparing to cut plantings to their lowest level since 2019, with rising fertiliser and fuel costs.
27 October 2026
27 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africa will cut fuel levies from 4 November to ease pressure on farmers ahead of summer planting and fruit harvesting
26 October 2026
26 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African agriculture faces mounting pressure to turn policy commitments into practical results
23 October 2026
23 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African agricultural organisations have welcomed R10-billion in temporary fuel levy relief and additional funding for climate risks and infrastructure.
22 October 2026
22 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African farmers are being urged to consider solar power as Treasury raises its contingency reserve to R10 billion amid El Niño risks, rising energy costs.
21 October 2026
21 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African fresh produce markets saw sharp price swings, with potatoes falling by more than 23% and tomatoes plunging 40%, while avocado prices surged 24%.
20 October 2026
20 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africa’s Land Bank will keep its Blended Finance Scheme closed to new applicants despite a R500 million government funding pledge
19 October 2026
19 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African agriculture needs stronger government accountability and public-private cooperation to address infrastructure failures
16 October 2026
16 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africa is preparing for a potentially strong El Niño in 2026/27, with the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo among the region’s most at risk.
15 October 2026
15 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African farmers are being urged to protect cash flow and prepare for potential El Niño drought conditions,.
14 October 2026
14 October '26 - Today in Farming
The South African government and agricultural representatives have identified the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo as particularly vulnerable
13 October 2026
13 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africa is releasing 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers in a drive to expand commercial farming, create jobs and strengthen food
12 October 2026
12 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africa’s dairy industry is under mounting pressure, with farmer numbers falling from around 7,500 to just 830 as rising input costs and sluggish consumer.
9 October 2026
09 October '26 - Today in Farming
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a new Land Bank financing scheme aimed at helping small-scale and emerging farmers access capital
8 October 2026
08 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africa’s table grape industry is producing more from fewer hectares, but rising global supply is intensifying competition and putting pressure on prices
7 October 2026
07 October '26 - Today in Farming
A UCT study has found widespread recent pesticide exposure among children living in Western Cape farming communities, with spray drift and household pesticide.
6 October 2026
06 October '26 - Today in Farming
R120 000 was the top price at the Western Cape Nguni Club/Regainer auction in Darling, where buyers showed strong demand for cattle with proven fertility.
5 October 2026
05 October '26 - Today in Farming
South Africans are increasingly turning to lifestyle farms near Cape Town as rising coastal property prices and municipal costs drive demand for rural retreats
2 October 2026
02 October '26 - Today in Farming
Eastern Cape irrigation farmers are gaining practical skills to cut energy costs, improve pumping efficiency and strengthen resilience,
1 October 2026
01 October '26 - Today in Farming
South African grain farmers are reassessing summer crop choices as soaring fertiliser, diesel and herbicide costs squeeze margins, with sunflower emerging.