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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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Search ArticlesA Minister set up to struggle or fail: Willie Aucamp, animal health governance and the problem of organisational hierarchy
Written by Willie Clack, Senior Lecturer University of South Africa Willie Aucamp enters the Ministry of Agriculture at a time of intense pressure around foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), traceability, veterinary governance and the broader credibility of the state in managing animal health. Public and sectoral expectations suggest that a new minister can restore order, repair trust and accelerate reform. Yet the institutional and legal setting he inherits is not in his favour.
Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking South African STEM initiative
Press release A South African scientific initiative linking agriculture and space research has officially launched yesterday with the Rooibos in Space programme. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based plant science with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
Rooiels Corridor – Standing on the land
We had been joined by several others in Pringle Bay including Tim Attwell, who left ministry in the Methodist Church to devote more time to conservation, and Steve Gildenhuys, formerly with CapeNature and now retired. Jan Coetzee, Landscape Manager for the Cape Floral Region at WWF-SA had travelled separately with some of our luggage from the first shuttle.
PGP Farmer of the Year finalists reflect the growth among developing grain farmers
Press release Every year, the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) Farmer of the Year Competition provides a valuable picture of how developing grain farmers are progressing. This year’s 16 finalists, representing nearly 2 390 hectares across six provinces, reflect the progress farmers are making as they build stronger farming businesses and move towards commercial grain production.
Grain SA: Food security starts with a viable production base
Press release Grain SA participated in the South African Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) National Investigative Hearing into the food systems of South Africa last week, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to supporting the constitutional right of all South Africans to have access to sufficient food.
Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa?
Written by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at Agbiz and presidential envoy The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country. By mid-2026, weather forecasts were . The El Niño weather phenomenon tends to have varying impacts on the many regions of the world. For southern Africa, it typically presents drought, which is negative for agricultural production.
Home Gardens: A Lifeline in South Africa’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
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.
As Rooibos demand grows, safeguarding its origin matters more than ever
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.
North West strengthens veterinary capacity to combat livestock diseases
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.
Rooiels Corridor – A closer look
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?