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.
SAPA Backs Decision Against Countrywide Brazilian Poultry Ban
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) is supporting the Department of Agriculture’s decision against imposing a countrywide restriction on poultry imports from Brazil following a Newcastle disease (NCD) outbreak in the state of Santa Catarina. Izaak Breitenbach, CEO of SAPA’s Broiler Organisation, said the association considered the…
SA Agriculture Welcomes Budget Relief Amid El Niño Threats
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that South African agricultural organisations have welcomed key measures in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBS) on 21 October, including a R10 billion fuel levy intervention, the additional funding for agricultural extension services, and infrastructure investment. While Minister Godongwana’s announcement offers some relief to…
Eastern Cape Farmer Support Applications Close October End
FarmersWeekly.co.za reports that emerging farmers in the Eastern Cape have until 30 October 2026 to apply for support through the provincial Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Support Programme for the 2027/28 financial year. The programme, led by MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe, aims to provide subsistence and smallholder farmers with support…
SA Wheat Production Hits 8-Year Low Amid Rising Costs and Western Cape Drought
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that South Africa’s wheat harvest is expected to fall to its lowest level in eight years in the 2026/27 season, as rising input costs and dry conditions in the Western Cape put pressure on farmers, despite an anticipated increase in overall winter crop production. Thabile Nkunjana, senior economist…
Record R6.4 Million Ankole Heifer Sale Highlights Latest SA Agri News
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that that the in-calf Ankole heifer Queen Arusha (NANK23 001) sold for R6,4 million at the Ntaba Nyoni & Friends auction at Phala Phala near Bela-Bela, Limpopo, on 3 October, setting a new South African record for a female animal across cattle breeds, according to JP Smith, COO…
SA Fruit Export Shifts, Free State FMD Case, and Record Grain Yields
FarmersWeekly.co.za reports that South Africa’s fruit export industry is entering a new phase in which producing more fruit is no longer enough to secure stronger returns, with market access, logistics, and the timing of exports becoming increasingly important for profitability. Absa’s AgriTrends 2026 Spring Edition report, launched earlier this month…
South Africa Explores New Financing Models for Sugar Cane Growers
Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has committed his department to pursuing the classification of the Gamtoos Valley in the Eastern Cape as a disaster area, following a meeting with farmers and local authorities in Humansdorp and Patensie. Aucamp visited the area last week to assess the impact of the severe…
Government Plans Land Transfers to Support One Hundred Local Farmers
FarmersWeekly.co.za reports that Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has acknowledged failures in government support for emerging farmers and called for changes to land ownership, agricultural finance and the way farmers are supported. Speaking during a panel discussion at Nampo Cape, Aucamp described the agri-hub programme as a failure, saying he had…
In Conversation with Gary Alfonso at NAMPO Cape 2026
Prominent South African journalist, Media Executive and Broadcasting Operations Specialist, and Business Day Correspondent, Gary Alfonso, shares his all-encompassing perspective on farming in South Africa with Roch-Lé Bloem.
Overberg Battling Unprecedented Wildfires Ahead of Dry El Niño Season
Farmersweekly.co.za reports that the Western Cape is bracing for a fiery summer as a developing El Niño is expected to increase the risk of fires in the Overberg. Reinard Geldenhuys, Manager of Protection Services at the Overberg District Municipality, told a stakeholder meeting in Bredasdorp on 8 September that the…
Connect with the Herholdt's Group at NAMPO Cape 2026
This year marks Herholdt's Group's first time at NAMPO Cape. Kaycee Rossouw caught up with Janse van Rensburg , GQ Branch Manager, who's making sure that reach means something for farmers from Cape Town through George to Gqeberha.
Connect with Industrialec at NAMPO Cape 2026
Industrialec, the Herholdt's Group sister company, builds custom DB boards and containerised energy solutions. Andre Lindenberg joined Kaycee Rossouw to chat about their innovative products. Algoa FM is the proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Connect with Old Mutual Insure at NAMPO Cape 2026
David Pedra, Executive Outsourced Solutions, Lieza Barnard, Head of Agri Commercial Underwriting, and Corien Smuts, Head of Agri Premier, joined Roch–Lé Bloem, to expound upon their vital role in the agricultural industry. Algoa FM is the proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Connect with Ford South Africa at NAMPO Cape 2026
Technical Service Operations Manager, Van Aardt Schoeman, joined Kaycee Rossouw, to talk Ford and their servicing of the agricultural industry. Algoa FM is the proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Connect with Omnia at NAMPO Cape 2026
Omnia remains at the forefront of research, development, and technology in the fertilizer industry. Executive Director ,Stephan Serfontein, joined Kaycee Rossouw to talk about their holistic role in modern day farming, from soil to harvest. Algoa FM is the proud media partner to Nampo Cape 2026.
Connect with FNB Agriculture at NAMPO Cape 2026
Dawie Maree, Head of Agriculture Information and Marketing, joined Kaycee Rossouw to talk FNB's holistic support of the industry from 'soil to succession.' Algoa FM is the Proud Media Partner to NAMPO Cape 2026.
Farmer's Weekly at NAMPO Cape 2026
GM, Gary Wium, joined Rochlé-Bloem at the Algoa FM outside broadcast unit to discuss the current agricultural landscape.(Algoa FM is the proud Agricultural Media Partner to Farmers Weekly)
Connect with Absa AgriBusiness at NAMPO Cape 2026
Loffie Brandt, Sector Executive for Agriculture at Absa AgriBusiness, joined Roch-Lé Bloem at the Algoa FM outside broadcast unit as NAMPO Cape 2026 swung into action.
Jonsson Workwear and NAMPO Cape 2026
Jonsson Workwear is proud to be the Official Workwear Partner for NAMPO Cape. Roch- Lé Bloem was joined by Head of Marketing, Dishaan Chetty, to discuss the invaluable role they play across all sectors of the agricultural industry ahead of this week's expo,
Overberg Agri and NAMPO Cape 2026
As a trusted agricultural partner across the nation, Overberg Agri will once again be showcasing their extensive range of specialist retail products and services at NAMPO Cape. General Manager, Etienne van Wyk, joined Kaycee Rossouw for a catch up ahead of the start of the expo.