Farmer's Weekly Report
Farmer's Weekly in partnership with Algoa FM brings you the latest South African farming news, livestock updates, crop insights and agribusiness trends. Trusted agriculture reporting from Farmers Weekly.
6 Episodes
Border Bottlenecks and Biosecurity: A Turning Point for Local Producers
This update focuses on critical regulatory and infrastructure changes aimed at securing the future of African trade and biosecurity. The High Court in Pretoria has set a strict April 17, 2026, deadline for the Minister of Agriculture to formalize a national foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) health scheme following legal action by…
South African Agriculture: Global Wins and Local Growth: Part Two
The macadamia industry is seeing a price recovery driven by new markets and favorable tariffs, while the nation's shearing elite maintained their decade-long dominance at the Golden Shears World Championships. On the ground, provincial government investment in the Eastern Cape is providing subsistence farmers with the R1.6 million infrastructure boost…
South African Agriculture: Global Wins and Local Growth
The macadamia industry is seeing a price recovery driven by new markets and favorable tariffs, while the nation's shearing elite maintained their decade-long dominance at the Golden Shears World Championships. On the ground, provincial government investment in the Eastern Cape is providing subsistence farmers with the R1.6 million infrastructure boost…
Harvest & Horizon: South Africa’s GDP Drivers
South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to prove its resilience, emerging as a primary engine for national economic growth. This episode dives into the latest Statistics South Africa data, showing how a 0.4% boost in GDP was fueled by strong performance in field crops and horticulture. However, growth comes with its…
Global Conflict Fears Spark Concerns Over SA Farming Margins and Fuel Cos
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that Escalating hostilities involving the US and Israel against Iran have unsettled global oil markets, fuelling fears that South Africans could face higher transport and food costs in the months ahead.
SA Fruit Industry Struggles Under Strong Rand and Trade Barriers
South African citrus and canning farmers are facing an uphill battle as a 25% stronger rand and saturated export markets collapse profit margins. Compounding these issues are 30% US tariffs on certain fruits and climate-driven harvests of smaller, early-ripening produce. To navigate this crisis, President Ramaphosa has appointed economist Wandile…