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SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and what happens on the farm today directly impacts food security for almost every household in South Africa. Wheat-based foods are consumed across the vast majority of homes, with bread serving as the primary staple and...

Mobi-Kraal Free Livestock Protection Toolkit Launched

Mobi-kraal is a free, open-access toolkit launched by the...

Terroir, Technique, & Climate Resilience: Insights of FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20

South Africa’s premier white grape variety is under the...

The Agricultural and Ecological Imperative of the Darling Wildflower Show

The Darling Wildflower Show returns from 18 to 20...

Protecting What Matters: Land Tenure and Agricultural Financing

During a panel discussion titled "Protecting What Matters," hosted...

Benchmark of Excellence: Why the 2026 SA Olive Awards Matter to Farming

South Africa’s agricultural sector showcased its resilience and global competitiveness on 15 September 2026, as the SA Olive Awards 2026 took centre stage at Grande Roche in Paarl. While awards ceremonies celebrate the...

Canola’s Golden Future: NAMPO Cape Panel Highlights Commercial Transformation

South Africa’s canola sector has completed a fundamental economic shift, transitioning from a secondary rotational crop into a high-value commercial pillar. Speaking at the "Canola: A Golden Future" panel discussion at NAMPO Cape...

“Grape-Style” Intensity Drives Record Lemon Harvests in Limpopo

Cultivating citrus with the high-intensity mindset of table grape farming is yielding extraordinary results for Vintage View farm, located near Loskop Dam in Limpopo. A relatively new addition to the farm’s repertoire, citrus...

Rebuilding the Cape’s Floral Heritage: Chelsea Winner Comes Home to Stanford

Stanford in Bloom and Chelsea Flowers in Stanford return for their third consecutive year from 12 to 27 September 2026. The annual festival brings international acclaim directly to the Overberg region, showcasing the...

How CASE Construction Drives the Ultimate Ownership Experience

CASE Construction is built on a clear operational philosophy: "We are not just selling equipment. As a team, we drive to deliver the ultimate ownership experience." Speaking at a recent Customer Demo Day, Johan Joubert, General Manager of Construction Equipment South Africa at CNH, anchored the brand's strategy around this core principle. Addressing earthmoving contractors, agricultural operators, and industry stakeholders, Joubert highlighted how the brand is helping businesses navigate a volatile economic landscape where machinery reliability and long-term support dictate profitability. Navigating Economic and Procurement Pressures For agricultural and earthmoving enterprises alike, acquiring capital equipment comes with significant financial risk. Joubert pointed to unpredictable market forces—particularly severe currency fluctuations and rising...