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Monday, June 15, 2026

Karoo Winter Wool Festival Celebrates 5th Edition at Dwarsvlei

The fifth national Karoo Winter Wool Festival officially returns from 3 to 4 July 2026, setting up camp 15km outside Middelburg on the fully operational sheep farm, Dwarsvlei Karoo Guest Farm. As a hallmark event for the region, this milestone edition beautifully bridges the...

Red Meat Export Crisis: Bottlenecks Costing Farmers Billions

The recent SA-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town...

Western Cape Disaster Costs Soar to R9.1bn: Agriculture Bears the Brunt

A Special Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting, chaired by...

Presisie en bedryfsbestuur besorg Jongboer-titel aan Richard Hutton-Squire

Die gesogte Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Jongboer Gala-aand het op...

South Africa and Italy Deepen Agricultural Partnership

South Africa and Italy have taken an important step...

Big Harvests Mask Brutal Squeeze on SA Farms

Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) first-quarter GDP data for 2026 reveals a headline expansion of 1.2% for agriculture. Driven by resilient field crops and early citrus, the sector’s quarterly economic contribution surged to...

Western Cape Blueberry Boom: Premium Agricultural Assets Open for Public Tender

The Western Cape’s blueberry sector has transformed into one of South Africa’s most explosive export success stories, commanding over 60% of the nation’s total output. Driven by high global demand across Europe and...

20 Years of Taste: FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Entries Open

South Africa’s favourite crisp, refreshing cultivar is stepping into the spotlight once again. Entries are officially open for the prestigious FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, marking a monumental milestone as the competition...

Tru-Cape Marks 25 Years of Global Leadership in Apples and Pears

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of partnership, innovation, and strategic growth that has helped position South Africa’s apple and pear industry as a globally competitive force. Formed in...

Mapping the Micro-Climate: How Dr. Tara Southey’s Research Sparks an Agritech Revolution

When Agri-Expo and South Africa Wine were honored at the 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards on Monday, 1 June 2026, the accolades celebrated more than organizational excellence. Organized by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the event marked a triumphant milestone for a homegrown scientific breakthrough changing how South African farmers interact with their land. At the absolute heart of this shift is Dr. Tara Southey, founder and CEO of TerraClim. For the country's agricultural sector, TerraClim has become an essential tool for survival in an era of climate volatility. Yet, long before it was an award-winning platform recognized with a top Industry Innovation Award, it was a...