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This is the official website of The Agri Handbook, biennial publication, South Africa’s primary reference book for the agri-food industry which provides points of reference for all sub-sectors which make up the agricultural value chain. Whether you are a new farmer looking at your options or an old hand wanting to diversify your operations but wondering where to start, you will find value here. The Agri Handbook was pioneered by the RainbowSA publishing team in 2003 as the National Agricultural Directory and the Afrikaans Nasionale Landbougids. Originally only available in A4, full colour, printed format, the publication was made available as an interactive PDF on CD-ROM in 2009. A companion Blog was added to support the publication with articles and news in 2013. The work of porting the 672 page resource to web format began in 2015 and the website went live in July 2016, with updates and additional chapters being added on a weekly basis. In December 2018 the website moved up a gear to become the WordPress Agribook.Digital. Source

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Home Gardens: A Lifeline in South Africa’s Cost-of-Living Crisis

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Press release For 51-year-old Zandile Shinga from ePlazini in rural Mtwalume, a small plot of land in her garden has become a powerful shield against South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis. With local employment scarce and her household budget stretched to the limit, Shinga recently managed to earn R1,250 in a single week from selling surplus green peppers and chillies to her neighbours. More importantly, she no longer relies on paying for vegetables to feed her family fresh produce.
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As Rooibos demand grows, safeguarding its origin matters more than ever

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Media release Rooibos has earned international recognition for its distinctive flavour, health benefits and uniquely South African origins. As new export markets open and demand grows, safeguarding Rooibos’ origin is becoming increasingly important to the industry’s future. Recent trade developments, including expanded market access and the removal of tariffs on South African exports to China, are expected to create new opportunities for Rooibos producers and exporters.
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North West strengthens veterinary capacity to combat livestock diseases

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The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is strengthening the implementation of the provincial Brucellosis Reduction Plan by equipping Animal Health Technicians with specialised skills in disease surveillance, prevention and control. Animal Health Technicians from across the province are currently participating in an accredited Bovine Brucellosis and Tuberculosis (BR/TB) Training Programme at the North-West University.
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Rooiels Corridor – A closer look

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Media trip We looked left, right as we crossed the road to climb back in the shuttle and soon the viewpoint had disappeared behind us and we were passing through Rooiels. Rooiels … 75 kilometres from Cape Town on the eastern banks of False Bay. You blink perhaps five times and you’ve passed through the village. So what’s the big deal?
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Ministerial changes to key ministries that affect the South African Poultry Association (SAPA)

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By Craig Macaskill
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Press release The South African Poultry Association congratulates the Honourable Minister Willie Aucamp on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture. Minister Aucamp assumes this important role at a critical time for South African agriculture, with animal disease management, food security, farmer support and the reduction of unnecessary red tape all requiring continued focus and practical partnership between government and industry.
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North West showcases beekeeping potential at National Bee Conference

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By Craig Macaskill
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The 2026 National Bee Conference has positioned the North West province as an emerging hub for beekeeping and pollination-related investment while highlighting the sector’s growing contribution to food security, economic growth and rural development.
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Media Trip: Rooiels Corridor – Arriving

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By Craig Macaskill
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After an uneventful flight we touched down at Cape Town International Airport on Monday 29th June before 16h00. The shuttle driver was waiting at the exit with a small placard bearing my name. We began the trip to the Wild Olive Guest House. I was in town as part of a media invitation from WWF-SA to see its work securing the Rooiels corridor, an area between the small villages of Rooiels and Pringle Bay east of Cape Town, for conservation.
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Cape Town’s first Commonwealth Agriculture Conference: programme released

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Press release Hosted by Agri-Expo in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC), the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference will take place from 1 to 5 November 2026 under the theme “Opportunities of Change in a Connected World – From South Africa to the World.” Importantly, the conference is open to all interested delegates and is not limited to members of the RASC.
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Agriculture and Agroprocessing Master Plan (AAMP) remains a key policy document for South Africa

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By Wandile Sihlobo
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Written by Wandile SIhlobo, Chief Economist at Agbiz and Presidential Envoy We are spending this morning in Pretoria with all key agricultural commodity leaders, organised agriculture leaders, agribusinesses, banks, organised labour, the National Agricultural Marketing Council, and the Department of Agriculture. We are in discussions about reviving the focus of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP).
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Grain SA rejects wheat tariff decision: “South Africa cannot afford to lose its wheat producers”

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By Craig Macaskill
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Press release Grain SA has strongly rejected the final outcome of the wheat tariff amendment investigation, following confirmation in the Government Gazette that the Dollar-Based Reference Price (DBRP) for wheat will remain unchanged at US$ 279 per ton and that no automatic trigger mechanism will be implemented.
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