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South Africa Seeks Middle East Market Access to Support Foot-and-Mouth Affected Livestock Sector

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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 local producers. The mission, which ran from late September 2026 in...

South Africa and Namibia Prepare for Historic Lamb Champs Invitational

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The Lamb Champs Invitational is officially set following the...

Woordfees 2026 highlights Stellenbosch viticulture and wine heritage

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As Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates its 55th anniversary this...

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

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In a major move to address crime across South...

US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

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Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the...

How Raw Agronomic Data Becomes Actionable Farm Management

Data-driven decision-making lies at the heart of modern agriculture, yet the sheer volume of weather readings, soil metrics, and localized trial information available today does not guarantee better farming outcomes. Access to information...

Key Takeaways from MacDay KZN

Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) convened regional growers at the Premier Splendid Inn in Umhlanga for the KwaZulu-Natal leg of MacDay on the Road 2026. Designed to bridge macro-level international market dynamics with practical...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

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. Geleë in die...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

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...

AFMA Forum Unites Regional Leaders to Tackle Feed Security and Innovation

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The 12th Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) Forum, hosted at Sun City from 8 to 10 September 2026, gathered over 900 registered delegates representing approximately 273 organisations across more than 30 countries. Surpassing the scale of previous events, the triennial gathering earned wide acclaim from delegates, speakers, and industry partners, setting a new benchmark for future AFMA conventions. Centred on the theme “The Feed Factor: The Chain That Feeds a Nation,” the event addressed core issues shaping the sector’s next phase—spanning market volatility, animal health, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven innovation. AFMA Executive Director Liesl Breytenbach stressed the value of uniting the entire value chain: “The challenges and...

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