New barley malting facility requires 125 000 tons yearly
South Africa’s barley industry is entering a new phase of growth as Soufflet Malt and HEINEKEN Beverages invest in a localised brewing and malting value chain that links local producers more directly to long-term...
NWU Living Lab drives innovation, research, and collaboration
Agriculture is entering a new era as climate variability, rising input costs, soil degradation, and increasing pressure on natural resources force producers to rethink grain production systems. At the same time, advances in precision...
Toekomstige produsente leer slim boer
Daar is verlede jaar in SA Graan/Grain verslag gedoen oor Reitz Landbou Akademie en die innoverende opleidingsprogram wat leerders van graad 8 tot 12 op ’n loopbaan in landbou voorberei. Sedertdien het die akademie...
Future-fit grain research infrastructure and innovation
South African agriculture is characterised by innovation, adaptability, and a strong tradition of learning from both science and practice. As new technologies mature (such as precision agriculture) and production systems evolve (for example, regenerative...
’n Ongereguleerde dieselprys met gereguleerde heffings
Die dieselprys in Suid-Afrika word in beginsel nie gereguleer nie. Anders as petrol, wat onder ’n streng gereguleerde kleinhandelsprys val, kan diesel deur verskillende rolspelers teen verskillende pryse verkoop word. Tog beteken dit nie...
Wat produsente moet weet oor die nuwe Wet op Planttelersregte
Die hersiene Wet op Planttelersregte, wat in Junie 2025 gepubliseer is, bring belangrike veranderinge mee vir Suid-Afrikaanse produsente. Een van die mees betekenisvolle wysigings het betrekking op Farmers’ Privilege, veral met verwysing na terughousaad.
Hierdie...
FMD response gains momentum, says Steenhuisen
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, met with journalists at the Grain SA/
Agricultural Writers SA Media Centre on Tuesday 12 May to thank them for the role they play in growing the sector. During...
Telling NAMPO’s story
The Grain SA/Agricultural Writers SA Media Centre at NAMPO 2026 once again provided a dedicated workspace for journalists, photographers, videographers, and technical teams covering the event.
Approximately 120 members of the media made use of...
Global exhibitors reinforce international reach
International participation at this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day once again highlighted the event’s growing importance as a meeting place for global agricultural trade, innovation, and partnership. Exhibitors from across the world used the platform...
Stories, musiek en saamkuier sorg vir vol sale
As jy vanjaar by NAMPO Oesdag se rooi rose-tent ingeloer het, sou jy gou agtergekom het daar gebeur iets besonders. Tussen al die groot trekkers en besige stalletjies was dit ’n plek waar ’n...
