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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

In a major move to address crime across South Africa’s agricultural landscape, AgriCulture South Africa (AgriSA) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen rural safety. The partnership formalises a year of close collaboration, merging...

Key Takeaways from MacDay KZN

Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) convened regional growers at the...

NAMPO Kaap 2026: Landbou-Innovasie en Leefstyl op Bredasdorp Park

NAMPO Kaap 2026 het vanaf 9 tot 12 September...

Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector,...

US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the United States (USA), Premier Alan Winde has reaffirmed the Western Cape Government’s commitment to protecting the province's agri-exporters, placing agricultural trade preservation, market access,...

Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals, opening the door to smarter, non-lethal predator management for livestock farmers. Black-backed jackals remain one of the most severe threats...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and what happens on the farm today directly impacts food security for almost every household in South Africa. Wheat-based foods are consumed across the vast...

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

South Africa’s agricultural sector showcased its resilience and global competitiveness on 15 September 2026, as the SA Olive Awards 2026 took centre stage at Grande Roche in Paarl. While awards ceremonies celebrate the...

Mobi-Kraal Free Livestock Protection Toolkit Launched

Mobi-kraal is a free, open-access toolkit launched by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) to give farmers an effective, non-lethal solution to protect small-stock flocks from nocturnal predators. In the agricultural sector, livestock losses to wild predators remain one of the most frustrating and costly challenges. Traditional lethal control often backfires, as removing resident predators simply leaves territory open for opportunistic newcomers. By offering a practical alternative, this mobile enclosure bridges the gap between livestock security and sustainable wildlife management. What Is on Offer to Farmers? The Mobi-kraal is a mobile, predator-proof overnight enclosure engineered specifically to withstand tough local farm environments. Rather than selling a pre-fabricated commercial product, the Cape Leopard...