Facing tough invasive species laws, local breeders are perfecting sterile plants. Discover how this strategy protects their businesses and commands a market premium.

The industry knows the plants it sells can jump fences and wreak havoc. Learn how they're taking action to prevent the next invasive plant crisis.

Commercial nurseries are the unsung heroes detecting new plant diseases before they spread. Ignoring their daily observations puts South Africa's entire plant industry at risk.

A recent palm bud rot outbreak revealed many nurseries are unprepared for tracking disease spread. Precise plant sales data is now crucial for survival against this dangerous water mould.

A single imported plant might offer a market advantage, but it often carries hidden pests. These silent invaders can wipe out South Africa's nursery trade. Is the risk worth the reward?

South Africa's Plant Improvement Act now allows up to 2% THC in hemp, shifting the market and creating a demand for new specialist suppliers of compliant plant material.