The landscape of South Africa’s premium livestock and equine agriculture has undergone a major shift following the formal announcement that Klawervlei Stud has changed hands. The multi-award-winning Bonnievale establishment, widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Western Cape’s multi-billion-rand thoroughbred breeding sector, has been...
In a swift shift within the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet, Minister Willie Aucamp has officially taken the reins of the Department of Agriculture. The move follows a significant Cabinet reshuffle by...
The highly anticipated 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference has officially launched its preliminary programme, marking a major milestone for the international agricultural community. For the first time in history, this prestigious event will be...
Following a preliminary assessment on 11 June 2026, which revealed a staggering provincial damage bill of over R9 billion, the Western Cape agricultural community continues to grapple with the aftermath of May’s unprecedented...
Walk into any local agribusiness or homestead today, and the transformation is clear. The days of shapeless khakis and worn-out work shirts are over. As winter settles across the platteland, trend is sweeping...
Grain SA has strongly rejected the final outcome of the government’s wheat tariff amendment investigation, warning that the decision delivers a severe blow to the long-term sustainability of the domestic grain sector. This follows confirmation in the Government Gazette that the Dollar-Based Reference Price (DBRP) for wheat will remain unchanged at US$279 per ton, and that requests for an automatic trigger mechanism have been denied.
The investigation stemmed from a joint application by Grain SA and the South African Cereals and Oilseeds Trade Association (SACOTA). The industry bodies had requested a modest increase in the reference price to US$289 per ton, alongside structural reforms to address chronic administrative delays in...