Water Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane warns South Africans to heed the call to reduce water use.
Consumers in the United States may soon see South African avocados on their supermarket shelves.
The drought has become a major problem in SA’s irrigation areas, according to the Agricultural Business Chamber.
Prices climbed to records at an auction of some of SA’s top wines, with hotel group Tsogo Sun the largest buyer for the third year.
Money manager Futuregrowth changes its mind about lending funds to the Land Bank after an extensive review.
Court says Agriculture Department must set up an appeals board to hear a request by the poultry association that its members be allowed to sell down current stocks ...
SA white-corn futures fell the most in more than 14 months as imports of the grain eased concern about insufficient supply as a drought hurts local production.
South Africa’s wheat crop is set to climb 17 percent this year, as rains have eased drought conditions in the Western Cape.
South Africa’s largest chicken producer, RCL Foods, says full-year profit probably fell as much as 80 percent.
Normal dry winter weather in South Africa is making the country’s strongest drought in more than a century worse.
More than 20 000 workers in South Africa’s petroleum industry have embarked on a strike over wages.
Humanitarian groups operating in southern Africa have asked donors for more funds to help seven countries hit by the drought.
Land and Agricultural Development Bank of SA sees little stress in its loan book despite the worst drought in memory damaging harvests.
SAA suspends Treasurer Cynthia Stimpel pending an investigation into a misconduct charge, the latest in a wave of disciplinary proceedings.
South Africa may miss a target to import enough of the white variety this season to meet consumers’ needs.
Food and Agricultural Organisation says $4bn is needed to meet the demands of countries facing food shortages due to drought.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural output may rise 2. 6 percent annually through 2025, boosted by productivity improvements.
South Africa keeps its estimate for corn production this season at the smallest since 2008.
South Africa plans to double exports of duty-free wine after a trade deal between southern African countries and the EU.
South Africa’s biggest grain processing and logistics companies and a union representing workers reach a wage agreement.
The Food and Allied Workers Union is meeting industry representatives tomorrow in the capital, Pretoria, over its wage demands.
Soybeans rise to highest on record after the Crop Estimates Committee said this year’s harvest will be 32 percent smaller than 2015’s.
Wheat climbs to a record as duties on imports of the cereal are set to advance by about 30 percent following a decline in global prices.
Tiger Brands says it is raising prices to try to offset cost pressures following record corn prices, which will place pressure on consumers.
Food producer Pioneer is determined to curb costs in the face of high corn prices and a weak rand.
