Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Call for Submissions: Products Showcase at the South African National Pavilion at Gulfood 2026, Dubai

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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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Steenhuisen: How 2025 strengthened South African agriculture

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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Call for Applications: GDARD/NEF Agro-processing Blended Finance Programme

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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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Connecting the Dots: Agriculture’s Path to Prosperity Defined by Collaborative Action

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 &...

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Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2026 - Early Bird Tickets

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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Asset Assist Programme

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The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is relaunching the Asset Assist Programme, which was previously implemented by the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa).

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Non-profit develops cheaper, faster way for farmers to assess soils

UK-based international non-profit organisation the Earth Rover Programme, which operates in Colombia, Kenya and the UK, has launched its “soilsmology” initiative globally to give farmers, including smallholders, an accurate, non-invasive way to assess soil health. The approach also enables farmers...

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Call for Proposals: GEF-SGP Operational Phase 8 (OP8) - Community-Driven Sustainability Initiatives in Zambia

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AFSTA 26th Annual Congress

The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) will host its 26th Annual Congress from 23-25 March 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2026 edition, themed “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time”, is positioned as a premier gathering for seed industry...

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Call for Applications: Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025 (Up to US$25,000 Grant)

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The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025 is now open for applications, inviting innovators worldwide to submit transformative, science-driven solutions that can reshape the global food system. Hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the Challenge is one of the world’s leading platforms supporting breakthrough ideas that advance food security, sustainability, and equitable access to nutritious food.

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