South Africa’s agricultural sector has entered the 2026/27 production season with strong soil moisture and dam levels, but experts warn that early planning will be essential if…
Agricultural experts from Absa and Standard Bank are urging farmers to strengthen drought, water and financial-risk plans as forecasts point to a potentially strong El Niño event…
South African farmers are being urged to conserve water, avoid overstocking and prepare for fire and heat risks as El Niño conditions are expected to continue through the 2026/27…
SA's commercial maize crop is forecast to reach 17.4 million tonnes in 2026, but an expected El Niño event remains a risk.