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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Terroir and Technology Highlight 2026 Sauvignon Blanc Champions

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at Weltevreden Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s premier white wine showcase reached a landmark milestone as Sauvignon Blanc South Africa revealed the winners of the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 awards. Marking its 20th edition, the...

El Niño and the Cape Winelands: Why National Forecasts Miss the Mark

While national headlines warn of a severe, dry summer...

Regional Agriculture Stars Shine Ahead of National Finals

On 9 October 2026, the South African agricultural sector...

KZN’s 175th Royal Agricultural Show Marks A Resilient New Era at Tweedie

Marking its 175th anniversary, the Royal Agricultural Society of...

Kom Ontmoet vir Rico by vanjaar se Saai Karoo Landboufees!

Besoekers aan vanjaar se Saai Karoo Landboufees op Laingsburg...

Export Partnerships Key to Western Cape’s R408bn Growth and Job Targets

Western Cape agricultural producers face a transformative decade as provincial leadership sets its sights on massive trade expansion. The announcements made at the 2nd Biannual Export Industry Dialogue in Cape Town on 13 October...

Packaging Businesses Under Pressure Turn to Technology at Propak Cape 2026

Packaging operations across Southern Africa’s agricultural sector are facing unprecedented pressure to modernize. Rising input costs, shifting export regulations, strict retailer compliance standards, and mounting environmental mandates are forcing farm-to-shelf producers to rethink...

Moving Beyond Diagnosis: Why 2026 AgriSA Congress Marks a Decisive Turning Point

South Africa’s agricultural sector has long understood its structural challenges, from deteriorating logistics and water security to energy constraints, rural safety, and evolving trade dynamics. However, the 2026 AgriSA Congress—taking place on Wednesday,...

Inside South Africa’s 2024/25 Maize Crop & Quality Profile

South Africa’s commercial maize crop for the 2024/25 season reached 16,650,000 tons, marking the second-largest crop on record behind the 2016/17 peak. This output represents a nearly 24% increase over the 10-year average...

Made in the Cape Unlocks New Indian Retail Markets

Top Made in the Cape agricultural produce and South African consumer brands made a major mark in India on 3 and 4 October as part of Wesgro’s strategic expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets. Hosted across selected Freshpik and Gofresh stores—premium retail divisions of Reliance Retail—the two-day activation in Bengaluru brought top-tier Western Cape exports directly to Indian shoppers. Featuring tasting stations, live culinary demonstrations, and high-profile influencer engagements, the showcase gave local consumers an authentic taste of the Cape. High-Impact Engagement and Agricultural Focus A major drawcard for the campaign was South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes, who joined the activations to engage shoppers, sample local exports, and...