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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 hartjie van die prentjiemooi Bolandse landboustreek, is hierdie geskiedkundige skool die...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and...

Benchmark of Excellence: Why the 2026 SA Olive Awards Matter to Farming

South Africa’s agricultural sector showcased its resilience and global...

Mobi-Kraal Free Livestock Protection Toolkit Launched

Mobi-kraal is a free, open-access toolkit launched by the...

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...

Terroir, Technique, & Climate Resilience: Insights of FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20

South Africa’s premier white grape variety is under the spotlight once again as the 20th edition of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition officially announces its 20 finalists. Selected from 159...

Western Cape Agricultural Leaders Outline Urgent ENSO Strategy at NAMPO Cape

On 11 September 2026, key government and agricultural sector leaders gathered in the Agri Western Cape Tent at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp to address the growing climate risks facing the province. Hosted by...

Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026: Beyond Rainfall – The Hidden Threat of Extreme Heat

According to the newly released Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026 Report, launched at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp where climate resilience and input cost pressures formed the centrepiece of industry discussions, while warnings of returning...

South African Cherries Secure Historic Access to China

In a historic breakthrough for South Africa’s horticulture sector, local cherry producers have officially secured direct market access into China. The landmark Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) protocol was signed on 8 September 2026 in Beijing during the 9th SPS Ministerial Meeting. South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, signed the agreement alongside Minister Sun Meijun of the General Administration of Chinese Customs (GACC). The signing marks an unprecedented milestone for South African agricultural diplomacy, as it is the first time the country has successfully finalized two separate market access protocols with China within a single calendar year. Unlocking a $3.3 Billion Global Market China stands as the world’s leading importer of fresh...