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WCG Launches Massive Vaccination Drive to Shield R13.5bn Livestock Sector

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In a high-stakes race to wall off the Western Cape’s R13.5 billion livestock industry from the national Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis, provincial and national leaders—including Premier Alan Winde, national Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, provincial Agriculture Minister Dr. Ivan Meyer, and Local Government Minister Anton...

Steenhuisen Bridges Wildlife Gap to Safeguard R80bn Livestock Sector

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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has emphasized that South...

Why Data and Research are the Lifeline of the Modern Farm

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In the unpredictable landscape of South African agriculture, relying...

China Deal Signals Opportunity, But Work Remains for South Africa Wine Exports

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South Africa’s wine industry has welcomed two recent trade...

Van Loveren Family Vineyards Honoured for Visionary Leadership in Agriculture

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The Retief family of Van Loveren Family Vineyards (VLFV)...

FMD Confirmed in Mossel Bay: 10km Quarantine and Ring-Vaccination Underway

The Western Cape agricultural sector is on high alert following official confirmation that Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been detected at a dairy farm near Hartenbos in Mossel Bay. The announcement, released by the...

Fruit Logistica 2026: What South African Citrus Producers Took Home from Berlin

As the global fresh produce industry gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2026, the tone was notably more serious than in previous years. Insights from the event, outlined by the Citrus Growers’ Association...

Early Harvest Sets the Tone for the Apple and Pear Season

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, creating a mix of opportunity and uncertainty for producers. Early indications point to good-quality fruit, although factors such as hail damage,...

Western Cape Agriculture Rallies as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Multiply

The Western Cape’s battle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) reached a critical turning point this week. Following a pivotal Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, where provincial leaders moved to intensify roadblocks and...

Africa’s Green Economy Summit: Powering Agricultural Resilience from Soil to Sea

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The agricultural sector is at a crossroads where sustainability and profitability must become synonymous. To address this, the fourth edition of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 is set to return to the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 24–27 February 2026. This premier event serves as a strategic bridge between "ambition and action," focusing specifically on the critical intersections of Renewable Energy, Water Services, Sustainable Agriculture, and the Blue Economy. As a primary gateway for climate-positive investment on the continent, the summit aims to connect a USD 5 billion pipeline of vetted ventures with a global network of institutional investors and commercial lenders intent on unlocking capital...

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