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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Closing the Gap Between Saying and Doing: Action to Solve the Cape Town Port Crisis

To rescue the Western Cape’s multi-billion-rand agricultural export sector, South Africa must transition from endless logistical challenges to immediate operational execution. The publication of the World Bank and S&P Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) brought a heavy truth to light: out of 400 global...

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a...

Western Cape Agriculture: The Hard Road Back After Catastrophic Flooding

Following a preliminary assessment on 11 June 2026, which...

The New Era of South African Farm Fashion

Walk into any local agribusiness or homestead today, and...

Agri-Expo Says Agricultural Shows Remain the Heartbeat of Rural Communities

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. This was...

BKS-stryd: Wes-Kaapse benadering suksesvol toegepas by Braams Voerkraal

In die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) in Suid-Afrika bly streng biosekuriteit en hegte samewerking die belangrikste wapens. Dit was die boodskap tydens ’n besoek deur dr. Ivan Meyer, Wes-Kaapse Minister van Landbou, Ekonomiese...

Youth Key to Securing the Future of South African Agriculture

As South Africa marks Youth Month, Land Bank is calling for renewed focus on removing the barriers that prevent young people from participating meaningfully in agriculture. While agriculture remains one of the country's most...

Rising Fuel Surcharges Hit South African Port Terminals

South African agricultural exporters are facing steep financial pressure as major shipping lines roll out significant cost recovery price hikes. This development follows a new Fuel Neutrality Charge implemented by Transnet Port Terminals...

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 gap between deep-seated agricultural traditions and the rapidly evolving future of farming. Central to the festival's educational drive is the highly anticipated "Boerepraatjies" (Farmers' Talks) series, hosted in the dedicated BKB Speakers' Tent. The series promises to deliver the latest, tailor-made insights for modern producers, wool classers, and broader agricultural stakeholders looking to navigate a shifting economic landscape. Media Dynamics and the AI Revolution The dynamic Friday program...