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Applications are open for companies in the agro-processing sector to participate in the South African Pavilion at Gulfood - the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Middle East. Gulfood 2026 will showcase food and beverage products from around the world. South Africa will participate in the Fine Food Pavilion, which showcases agro-processing products and services, excluding beverages and meat.

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The technology comprises an integrated passive acoustic monitoring system capable of long-term monitoring, capturing high-quality, distinctive sonar sounds from aquatic environments.

The acoustic monitoring system, incorporating a hydrophone, a micro-processing board and a mechanical release system...

The technology relates to a process for obtaining protein from Black Soldier Fly larvae (insects/worms). The process extracts protein from Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), separates the protein from undesired lipids and chitin and upgrades the protein to a consumer-acceptable grade, ultimately...

The technology helps the fresh produce industry prosper by being more competitive. By improving the packaging component, the technology assists:

  • Growers & Exporters be more competitive & sustainable thus to sell more product at better prices;
  • Shipping companies to be more competitive, by using less...

SoilTrac enables the monitoring,in real time, of soil respiration rates (microbial, microfauna and plant metabolic activity) and other physical parameters(temperature, soil moisture levels etc.) through the implementation of various sensors and cloud capabilities(Edge-to-Cloud Approach).

The patent...

Livestock Management Database System is a user-driven, holistic and easy-to-use mobile-based solution accessible on smartphones and computers (SaaS). It facilitates direct and two-way real-time communication among farmers, and between farmers and extension services, researchers, and agricultural...

In a year-end message, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen reflects on how 2025 strengthened South Africa’s agricultural sector across seven core priorities: partnerships, regulation, market access, farmer support, biosecurity, advocacy and food security. He notes that despite global economic...

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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), launches the Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme a transformative funding initiative designed to empower Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng to scale operations, increase value-addition, access markets and create sustainable employment. This programme represents a strategic commitment to drive inclusive economic participation, food security and transformation within Gauteng's agricultural value chains.

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The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) Media Day, held in Pretoria on 5 December 2025, served as a crucial barometer for the state of South African agriculture, uniting industry experts and media under the theme: “Connecting the Dots: Collaborative Solutions Across Policy, Markets, Logistics &...

The Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is billed as one of Africa’s biggest youth‑in‑agriculture gatherings, drawing nearly 2 000 young farmers, agro‑processors and industry leaders over two days of learning, networking and inspiration. The 2026 edition takes place from 9-10 April 2026 in Pretoria, Gauteng...

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