th Africa’s agriculture sector emerged as the strongest performer in Q1 2025, posting a 15.8% growth—the highest of any economic sector—despite ongoing challenges from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian influenza.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the broader economy grew by just 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, with agriculture serving as the key driver of this limited expansion. Good rainfall contributed significantly to the sector’s success, with horticulture and animal products performing particularly well.
“Horticulture benefitted the most, but even livestock—despite disease pressures—showed resilience,” Stats SA noted.
Record Agricultural Exports
Supporting this momentum, the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) highlighted a new export record of US$13.7 billion (R251 billion) for...
The global agricultural landscape is under increasing pressure. Water scarcity, labour shortages, unpredictable weather patterns, and rising demand for efficiency are intensifying the challenges...
Daniel Dames, business manager of NMI, said that they already have a well-established market for Sitrex haymaking equipment, ranging from disc mowers and tedders...
Production is expected to begin in early 2026. This expansion is crucial for the agriculture sector, where sturdy, high-capacity pipes are vital for delivering...
The global agricultural landscape is under increasing pressure. Water scarcity, labour shortages, unpredictable weather patterns, and rising demand for efficiency are intensifying the challenges...
The global agricultural landscape is under increasing pressure. Water scarcity, labour shortages, unpredictable weather patterns, and rising demand for efficiency are intensifying the challenges...
th Africa’s agriculture sector emerged as the strongest performer in Q1 2025, posting a 15.8% growth—the highest of any economic sector—despite ongoing challenges from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and avian...
As water scarcity and climate variability intensify, efficient irrigation is becoming more critical than ever in modern agriculture. Where farmers once relied on intuition or rigid schedules, smart automation—powered...
Speaking to Farmer’s Weekly, Thuso Lethare, the event’s founder and organiser, said the event, which took place under the theme, Empowering Youth Through Opportunities in...
This initiative, according to the NAB, aims to reduce dependency on imports, create employment opportunities, and enhance the nation’s agricultural exports.
The commitment was unveiled...
