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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Commonwealth Agriculture Conference: Conversations shaping Agriculture’s Future

Agricultural societies, business leaders and the next generation meet in Cape Town to examine resilience, leadership and opportunity in a changing world. The 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference – the first in Cape Town – opens today at the Century City Conference Centre. Hosted by Agri-Expo...

A Commonwealth of Agriculture: The Western Cape opens its doors

From historic farms and agricultural training institutions to specialist...

AgriSA Calls for Fairer Agricultural Pricing and Greater Support for South African Farmers

AgriSA has expressed strong support for concerns raised by...

Upgraded Logistics Plan Unveiled for Cape Fruit Exports

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has unveiled a...

Early Harvest, High Quality: Navigating Tru-Cape’s Unique Cherry Season

The 2026 cherry season is officially underway for Tru-Cape...

Beyond AGOA: SA Agriculture Navigates a Shift in US Trade Dynamics

The United States government's announced intention to terminate South Africa’s eligibility under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has sent shockwaves through the agricultural sector. Following months of intense media speculation surrounding...

Grain SA Awards Honour Producers Building South Africa’s Agricultural Future

The 27th annual Grain SA Awards ceremony, held under the theme "Building for Tomorrow" at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg, celebrated excellence, resilience, and sustainability across South Africa’s grain sector....

Competitiveness vs. Conservation: High-Stakes Battle Over SA’s GM Canola

The decision by South Africa’s GMO Executive Council to approve field trial permits for Corteva Agriscience’s genetically modified (GM) canola event DP73496 has reopened one of the most contentious debates in African agriculture:...

R10 Billion Fuel Relief Brings Timely Boost, But Long-Term Growth Demands Sustained Investment

In a significant move for South Africa's agricultural sector, government has announced a temporary R10 billion fuel relief package in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The intervention provides crucial short-term respite...

Beyond the Vineyards: How Agritourism Connects Winelands Farming with Conservation

Agritourism takes centre stage from 23 October to 1 November as participating Winelands estates demonstrate how commercial farming and ecological stewardship coexist during Garden Town Stellenbosch. The 10-day initiative highlights how landowners, viticulturists, and conservation bodies collaborate to protect the region’s threatened natural habitats alongside active agricultural production. At the core of this effort is the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC), established in 1992 to conserve approximately 1,500 hectares of critically endangered Renosterveld within working agricultural landscapes. Participating WWF Conservation Champions—including Hartenberg, Mooiplaas, Zevenwacht, Neethlingshof, De Morgenzon, Koopmanskloof, and Delheim—are using the festival to showcase responsible land management and sustainable viticulture in action. Regenerative Farming & Biodiversity in Practice Agricultural sustainability takes...