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Hail Warnings: Tech to the Rescue – How AgriTech Can Shield Your Crops from Nature's Fury
By Editor-in-Chief, Agriweb SA | December 1, 2025 Yesterday's hailstorm was a brutal reminder of farming's unforgiving edge. Reports flooded in from Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and beyond: Sinoville blanketed in unmelted ice, the N4 near Belfast turned into a slushy hazard, and Johannesburg's suburbs transformed into frozen war zones. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) had issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and hail, but for many of us,
KISCH IP Named Official Knowledge Partner of AgriWeb Inputs Summit & Expo 2026
Leading IP firm to protect South Africa’s R500 billion agricultural innovation pipeline Fredo Ströh , Director ,Patent Attorney , KISCH IP Leading IP firm to protect South Africa’s R500 billion agricultural innovation pipeline AgriWeb Events is proud to announce KISCH IP , one of Africa’s oldest and most respected intellectual property law firms, as the Official Knowledge Partner of the AgriWeb Inputs + Logistics Summit & Expo 2026 , taking place on 27 March 2026 at the San
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Venture Capital and AgriTech Investments in South Africa
By News Desk | December 4, 2025 South Africa's AgriTech sector is no longer a peripheral player in the nation's innovation economy—it's a frontline force, blending cutting-edge technology with the R400 billion agriculture industry to combat droughts, boost yields, and secure food for 60 million people. As climate volatility slashes maize outputs by up to 20% and water scarcity grips 60% of arable land, venture capital (VC) is pouring in to fuel solutions like AI-driven precis
Addy Mabasa
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The Technology Trends Shaping South Africa's Agriculture
The sun rises over the vast South African plains, casting golden hues on fields that have fed generations. But today, those fields are not just a patchwork of soil and crops—they are the frontline of a technological revolution. I’ve witnessed firsthand how agriculture technology trends are reshaping the way farming is done here, turning traditional practices into smart, data-driven operations. This transformation is not just about machines or apps; it’s about survival, innova
Adrian Cross
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SwiftVEE's R170 Million Series A Milestone
Fueling Africa's Livestock Revolution and Beyond By Addy Mabasa | November 30, 2025 In the vast, sun-scorched rangelands of southern Africa, where livestock trading has long been a game of handshakes, haggling, and high-stakes guesswork, a digital disruptor is quietly rewriting the rules. SwiftVEE, the Johannesburg-based agritech startup founded in 2019, has just closed a landmark Series A funding round, raising approximately R170 million (USD 10 million) in a blend of equity
Addy Mabasa
3 days ago
South Africa's AgriTech Market: A $1.1 Billion Powerhouse Driving Precision and Resilience in 2025
By Adrian Cross | November 27, 2025 South Africa's AgriTech sector is no longer a niche experiment—it's a burgeoning engine of transformation, valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2025 and fueling the nation's R400 billion agriculture industry. Amid droughts ravaging 60% of arable land, post-harvest losses claiming 40% of produce, and a push toward food security for 60 million people, innovations like AI crop monitoring, drone scouting, and IoT sensors are bridging the gap between sm
Adrian Cross
7 days ago
SAP Intelligent Agriculture Solutions: Empowering Farmers with Data-Driven Precision
Nazia Pillay ,SAP Southern Africa By News Desk | November 26, 2025 In South Africa's sun-baked fields, where droughts threaten 60% of arable land and smallholders battle volatile markets, farming demands more than grit—it requires intelligence. Enter SAP Intelligent Agriculture, a cloud-based suite from enterprise software giant SAP that's transforming agribusiness from reactive toil to proactive mastery. Launched as part of SAP's broader push into Industry 4.0, this solution
Addy Mabasa
Nov 26
IoT Sensors Save Water: 5 SA Farms That Cut Usage by 40% in 2025
In a country where water scarcity threatens agricultural productivity, South African farmers are turning to Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for a smarter way forward. Precision irrigation systems, powered by real-time soil moisture monitoring, weather data, and automated controls, have enabled remarkable efficiency gains. In 2025, several pioneering farms across the Western Cape, Limpopo, and beyond have slashed water usage by an average of 40%—while maintaining or even boos
Adrian Cross
Nov 9
IoT-Powered Harvest: How Connected Sensors Are Revolutionizing Smart Agriculture
By Editor | November 2, 2025 As the world races toward a population of 10 billion by 2050, agriculture faces mounting pressure from climate unpredictability, water shortages, and the urgent need to feed more with less. Traditional farming is no longer enough. The Internet of Things (IoT)—a vast network of smart sensors, devices, and data platforms—is stepping in to transform fields into intelligent, responsive ecosystems. By 2025, the global smart agriculture market has reach
Adrian Cross
Nov 2
South Africa’s Microgreens Market: Small Greens, Big Opportunities
South Africa’s microgreens sector is quietly growing into a promising niche within the broader agricultural landscape. These tiny, nutrient-packed plants—harvested just 7 to 21 days after germination—are increasingly capturing the attention of health-conscious consumers, urban farmers, and gourmet chefs alike. A Market on the Rise Recent industry reports indicate that the South African microgreens market could nearly double in value over the next decade . Estimates vary, with
Addy Mabasa
Oct 31
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KISCH IP Named Official Knowledge Partner of AgriWeb Inputs Summit & Expo 2026
Leading IP firm to protect South Africa’s R500 billion agricultural innovation pipeline Fredo Ströh , Director ,Patent Attorney , KISCH IP Leading IP firm to protect South Africa’s R500 billion agricultural innovation pipeline AgriWeb Events is proud to announce KISCH IP , one of Africa’s oldest and most respected intellectual property law firms, as the Official Knowledge Partner of the AgriWeb Inputs + Logistics Summit & Expo 2026 , taking place on 27 March 2026 at the San
AgriWeb Launches Inputs Summit & Expo 2026 – South Africa Edition: Powering the R500B Yield Revolution
Johannesburg, South Africa – November 02, 2025 – AgriWeb, the leading agritech news platform for African commercial farming, today announces the Inputs Summit & Expo 2026 – South Africa Edition , set for 27 March 2026 at the Hotel Sky Sandton . This flagship one-day event will unite 600+ commercial farmers , 100 exhibitors , and 35 expert speakers to showcase cutting-edge seeds, fertilizers, precision tech, and carbon solutions—driving +25% yield gains and R100M+ in on-si
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Edge AI in Agriculture: Real-Time Intelligence at the Farm's Frontier
By News Desk | December 4, 2025 In the drought-scarred soils of the Free State or the mist-shrouded vineyards of the Western Cape, South African farmers have long battled the whims of weather and the limits of connectivity. Traditional cloud-based AI promises precision farming insights, but spotty rural internet—reaching just 38% of farms with reliable 4G—often leaves those tools gathering digital dust. Enter Edge AI: artificial intelligence that processes data right where i
Addy Mabasa
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SwiftVEE's R170 Million Series A Milestone
Fueling Africa's Livestock Revolution and Beyond By Addy Mabasa | November 30, 2025 In the vast, sun-scorched rangelands of southern Africa, where livestock trading has long been a game of handshakes, haggling, and high-stakes guesswork, a digital disruptor is quietly rewriting the rules. SwiftVEE, the Johannesburg-based agritech startup founded in 2019, has just closed a landmark Series A funding round, raising approximately R170 million (USD 10 million) in a blend of equity
Addy Mabasa
3 days ago
Starlink and Your Farm: How to Get Connected in SA – Even While the Ban Is Still in Place
By News Desk | November 28, 2025 Your farm is ready for the future. Soil sensors, drones, AI yield forecasts, and WhatsApp market deals are all waiting for one thing: reliable, fast internet. In rural South Africa, that’s still the biggest bottleneck. Starlink promises to fix it overnight with 100–200 Mbps beamed straight from space to even the remotest Karoo sheep farm or Limpopo avocado grove. One small dish, no towers, no cables, no excuses. But as of November 2025, Starl
Addy Mabasa
6 days ago
South Africa's AgriTech Market: A $1.1 Billion Powerhouse Driving Precision and Resilience in 2025
By Adrian Cross | November 27, 2025 South Africa's AgriTech sector is no longer a niche experiment—it's a burgeoning engine of transformation, valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2025 and fueling the nation's R400 billion agriculture industry. Amid droughts ravaging 60% of arable land, post-harvest losses claiming 40% of produce, and a push toward food security for 60 million people, innovations like AI crop monitoring, drone scouting, and IoT sensors are bridging the gap between sm
Adrian Cross
7 days ago
SAP Intelligent Agriculture Solutions: Empowering Farmers with Data-Driven Precision
Nazia Pillay ,SAP Southern Africa By News Desk | November 26, 2025 In South Africa's sun-baked fields, where droughts threaten 60% of arable land and smallholders battle volatile markets, farming demands more than grit—it requires intelligence. Enter SAP Intelligent Agriculture, a cloud-based suite from enterprise software giant SAP that's transforming agribusiness from reactive toil to proactive mastery. Launched as part of SAP's broader push into Industry 4.0, this solution
Addy Mabasa
Nov 26
Unlocking the Future of South African Agriculture with Blockchain
South Africa's agriculture sector is a powerhouse under pressure. With R400 billion in annual output and exports topping R100 billion—think citrus to Europe, macadamias to Asia, and wine to the world—it feeds 60 million people. Yet, it grapples with droughts, supply chain disruptions, and post-harvest losses that devour up to 40% of produce. Smallholders, who till 13% of arable land and produce 80% of the nation's food, often bear the brunt. Opaque markets, fraudulent middlem
Addy Mabasa
Nov 23
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