South Africa’s agricultural exports hit record in 2024
South African agricultural exports rose 3% to a record $13.7 billion last year led by shipments of citrus fruit and grapes, an industry body said. The increase is the sixth
South African citrus summit to tackle logistics, market access, and export growth
The South African citrus industry will convene at the fifth Citrus Summit from March 11-13 in Gqeberha, hosted by the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The summit aims
Ethio Telecom Introduces Digital Livestock Tracking to Modernize Ethiopia’s Agriculture
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – February 26, 2025 – Ethiopia, home to Africa’s largest livestock population, faces challenges in tracking, financing, and insuring its agricultural assets. Ethio Telecom’s newly launched Digital
Volkswagen to Introduce e-Tractors in Nigeria to Modernize Agriculture
Volkswagen, the German automotive company operating out of Wolfsburg, is set to launch e-tractors in Nigeria to help modernize the country’s agricultural sector and boost productivity. Announced by Nigeria’s Foreign
Pumpkin export boom: ‘We always knew SA had potential’
Pumpkin export boom: ‘We always knew SA had potential’ When it comes to fresh produce, South Africa’s most famous exports to Europe and elsewhere are arguably its citrus, table grapes
South African citrus industry warns port delays threaten export growth and job creation
“Finally quantifying the damage is an important step. In a certain sense, South Africa has gotten used to the destruction of value that has been happening on a greater or
US tariffs and rising global protectionism threaten South Africa’s $14 billion agricultural export market
With the implementation of tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, the US under President Trump has shifted trade dynamics. Initially targeting China in 2018, the strategy now includes
Fuel efficiency is critical in earthmoving equipment
According to the Develon SA team, the cost of fuel is one of the largest operational expenses associated with earthmoving equipment. For this reason, fuel efficiency is a critical consideration
Trump’s executive orders can negatively affect South Africa’s billion-dollar citrus and other fruit exports
South Africa is now firmly in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump after he signed a surprise executive order last Friday (7 February, 2025) restricting all funding to the
10 Ways to Gain Financial Support for Conservation Agriculture
Conservation agriculture (CA) is an innovative farming approach that emphasizes sustainable practices to enhance productivity while preserving the environment. This method integrates three core principles: minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil