Commonwealth Conference Puts Western Cape Agriculture on the World Stage

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The Western Cape has officially welcomed agricultural leaders from across the globe as the 31st Conference of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) takes place in Cape Town from 1 to 5 November 2026. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and...

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

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Why Private Capital Is Moving Downstream from the Agribusiness Farm Gate

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Institutions Serve a Broader Purpose: Why the AHBSSA Intervention Matters

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

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

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The United States government's announced intention to terminate South...

A Commonwealth of Agriculture: The Western Cape opens its doors

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

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

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

Upgraded Logistics Plan Unveiled for Cape Fruit Exports

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

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 –...

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

The 2026 cherry season is officially underway for Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, marking its earliest start on record. The first fruit was harvested and packed on 8 October—two to three weeks ahead of the...

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

Datacentrix Agri Indaba – key takeaways highlight that while South Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense potential to drive economic growth, job creation, and export revenue, producers must navigate an intricate mix of logistical,...

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

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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 for farmers currently navigating high input costs and looming environmental risks ahead of the primary planting season. Short-Term Relief at a Critical Production Junction Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that from 4 November until 1 December 2026, the general fuel levy will be reduced by R3.00 per litre for diesel and R1.50 per litre for petrol. The relief will then adjust to R1.50 per litre for diesel and R1.00 per litre for petrol until 5 January 2027. AgriSA Chief...

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