As the global community commemorates World Food Day on 16 October 2026, the Western Cape Government is highlighting its practical, ground-level interventions implemented over the past year to strengthen food security, create sustainable livelihoods, and build resilient communities across the province. Under this year’s international...

On 14 October 2026, AgriSA utilized its 2026 Congress...

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at Weltevreden Wine Estate...

Western Cape agricultural producers face a transformative decade as...

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

The Brandvalley and Rietkloof Wind Farm Community Roots Project has officially transitioned from launch to action across the Central Karoo. Spearheaded by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) in partnership with renewable energy developer Red Rocket, the initiative is equipping local youth with accredited training in climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, and environmental stewardship. By establishing community "Eco-Hubs" at key sites like Laingsburg High School, as well as in Sutherland and Matjiesfontein, the project directly links renewable energy socio-economic development with resilient farming practices tailored to South Africa’s arid regions. Bridging Renewable Energy and Arid Farming In the Central Karoo, low annual rainfall, extreme temperatures, and poor soil nutrient retention present...