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 guided tasting at the 2026 Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees on Thursday, 8...
The South African Department of Agriculture has completed a high-level working visit across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at expanding agricultural trade and opening critical market access for...
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,...
Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals, opening the door to smarter, non-lethal predator management for livestock farmers.
Black-backed jackals remain one of the most severe threats...
Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland in die Paarl gereed om die finale streeksfees van vanjaar se gewilde Lamb Champs-kompetisie aan te bied.
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The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September 2026, celebrating the centenary of the Langgewens Research Farm. Gathered at the facility, researchers, producers, industry stakeholders, and government officials reflected on 100 years of scientific leadership, agricultural innovation, and farmer support across South Africa's dryland grain production regions.
Purchased by the department in 1926 as a hub for scientific experimentation, Langgewens has grown into one of the country's premier dryland agricultural research centers, driving key advances in grain yield, conservation agriculture, and soil health.
Honoring a Century of Agricultural Excellence
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined Dr Mogale Sebopetsa, Head...