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Minister Willie Aucamp Calls for Inclusive Growth at Phahama Grain and Livestock Conference

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Addressing producers, industry partners, and agricultural stakeholders at the Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) grain and livestock conference in Bothaville, South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, highlighted the critical role of inclusivity, transformation, and public-private collaboration in securing the country's agricultural future. Marking his...

Moving Beyond Diagnosis: Why 2026 AgriSA Congress Marks a Decisive Turning Point

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South Africa’s agricultural sector has long understood its structural...

Inside South Africa’s 2024/25 Maize Crop & Quality Profile

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South Africa’s commercial maize crop for the 2024/25 season...

Made in the Cape Unlocks New Indian Retail Markets

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Top Made in the Cape agricultural produce and South...

Saai Karoo Landboufees Bring Innovasie, Tradisie en Gemeenskap na Laingsburg

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Die Saai Karoo Landboufees vind op 30 en 31...

Wind Farm Agri-Revolution: Central Karoo Youth Lead Green Enterprise Movement

The Brandvalley and Rietkloof Wind Farm Community Roots Project has officially transitioned from launch to action across the Central Karoo. Spearheaded by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) in partnership...

Sauvignon Blanc Takes Center Stage at Woordfees

One cultivar. Eleven producers. A hundred stories—and plenty to taste. South Africa’s Sauvignon Blanc sector will highlight its viticultural diversity and regional character at Die Storie van Sauvignon Blanc, a dedicated industry presentation and...

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

In a major move to address crime across South Africa’s agricultural landscape, AgriCulture South Africa (AgriSA) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen...

US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the United States (USA), Premier Alan Winde has reaffirmed the Western Cape Government’s commitment to protecting the province's agri-exporters, placing agricultural trade preservation, market access,...

Key Takeaways from MacDay KZN

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Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) convened regional growers at the Premier Splendid Inn in Umhlanga for the KwaZulu-Natal leg of MacDay on the Road 2026. Designed to bridge macro-level international market dynamics with practical on-farm decisions, the event welcomed growers, agronomists, researchers, and Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr John Steenhuisen. Industry Priorities Highlighted SAMAC acknowledged the Deputy Minister’s address and highlighted key alignment points between government support and sector growth. The primary focus areas included: Enabling Environment: Removing regulatory and operational constraints for macadamia producers. Market Access: Reducing tariff hurdles, specifically targeting high-growth destinations like India. Market Diversification: Expanding global export footprints. Value Addition: Boosting domestic processing capacity and product innovation. Logistics: Upgrading export infrastructure...

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