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Why Private Capital Is Moving Downstream from the Agribusiness Farm Gate

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Primary producers seeking funding across the agribusiness sector often face a frustrating question: With Africa’s population set to account for one in every four people globally within decades, why is securing direct private equity at the farm gate still so difficult? According to Niel du...

Agri X Fusion Red Meat Value Chain Collaboration Summit: Fixing South Africa’s Biosecurity

Events
Biosecurity is no longer just an animal health issue—it...

Unlocking Agricultural Potential: Key Takeaways From the 2026 Datacentrix Agri Indaba

Events
Datacentrix Agri Indaba – key takeaways highlight that while...

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

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The decision by South Africa’s GMO Executive Council to...

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

Farming
In a significant move for South Africa's agricultural sector,...

Institutions Serve a Broader Purpose: Why the AHBSSA Intervention Matters

When the Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, announced the appointment of a formal Committee of Inquiry to investigate the affairs of the Arab Horse Breeders’ Society of South Africa (AHBSSA), the immediate focus...

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,...

Winning with BigBucks Gala: How Laastedrift Agri Shares Its Recipe for Success

For Laastedrift Agri’s Daniël Cillie, growing a successful BigBucks Gala crop comes down to getting the fundamentals right: choosing the right planting material, managing the tree carefully, and, above all, ensuring adequate light...

The Path is Clear: AgriSA Outlines Execution-Focused Mandate at 2026 Congress

On 14 October 2026, AgriSA utilized its 2026 Congress under the theme "The Path is Clear" to lay out a consolidated mandate for action designed to drive the next phase of South African...

Terroir and Technology Highlight 2026 Sauvignon Blanc Champions

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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 country’s only competition dedicated exclusively to Sauvignon Blanc celebrated two decades of viticultural progression, regional diversity, and cellar innovation. Data-Driven Judging and Precision Innovation This year’s competition attracted 159 entries from 95 top producers across four distinct vintages (2024 through 2026). Evaluated by an expert panel convened by oenologist Dr Carien Coetzee, the selection process reflected significant technological advancement. Through partnerships with French technology firm Winespace and...

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