The premier agricultural event in the winter grain region, NAMPO Cape 2026, is set to take place from 9 to 12 September 2026 at Bredasdorp Park. Under the theme "Together We Grow," this year’s event highlights the vital partnerships across the agricultural value chain...
The future landscape of Western Cape agricultural logistics is being systematically mapped out. Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University (SU) have finalized a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at driving innovation under the shared...
The Western Cape economy has once again demonstrated its remarkable resilience, outperforming national economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data, the provincial economy...
Agricultural shows continue to play a vital role in South Africa's rural landscape, serving as platforms that promote agriculture, stimulate local economies, support tourism, and strengthen the social fabric of farming communities.
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The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as it marks 40 years since its establishment. Over four decades, the region has transformed itself from relative anonymity into...
Following a preliminary assessment on 11 June 2026, which revealed a staggering provincial damage bill of over R9 billion, the Western Cape agricultural community continues to grapple with the aftermath of May’s unprecedented storms. Initial figures shared by Premier Alan Winde confirmed that the agricultural sector bore the heaviest brunt, sustaining more than R5.2 billion in damages—accounting for over half of the province's total destruction cost. Today, as oversight assessments resume, the true human and economic toll is coming to light while rural communities fight to find their normal again.
A Steadily Escalating Damage Bill
As isolated areas become accessible, the true cost of destruction threatens to swallow the province’s entire...