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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

NAMPO Cape 2026 Unleashes Practical Innovation

The countdown is on! As farmers across the country navigate shifting climate patterns, soaring input costs, and evolving market demands, NAMPO Cape 2026 is stepping up to power the future of agriculture. Set to transform Bredasdorp Park from 9 to 12 September 2026, this...

US Tariffs Move to 12.5%: What the Final Section 301 Ruling Means for SA Agriculture

The word from Washington is now official: effective midnight...

How Regenerative Tourism is Unlocking New Value for Bergrivier Agriculture

As regenerative tourism emerges as a powerful driver of...

Export Boost for Agri-Processors: Western Cape Opens ECEP Funding Window

Agri-processing enterprises and food exporters across the Western Cape...

Department of Agriculture Launches Online System to Authorise Self-Vaccination for FMD

In a major shift for South Africa’s livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has officially launched the self-vaccination application portal for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Following a recent settlement that expanded...

SA Young Wine Judging Underway: 1,389 Entries Compete for Top Honours

The SA Young Wine judging is officially in full swing this week at The Pavilion Hall at Nederburg Wines in Paarl, where 88 specialist judges have gathered to evaluate 1,389 entries from the...

How the WC 2035 Strategy Plans to Solve Export and Logistics Bottlenecks

While the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 sets its sights on an ambitious R1 trillion economy, the provincial government openly acknowledges a harsh reality: we cannot triple our exports if our logistics corridors...

Ceres Fruit Growers Upgrades Strengthen South Africa’s Export Future

South Africa's apple and pear industry continues to invest in modern infrastructure to remain competitive in increasingly demanding global markets. Reflecting this trend, Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) has completed a major infrastructure and...

Potatoes SA Congress 2026: Driving Innovation and Food Security

The highly anticipated Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Potato Growers’ Forum will kick off on 22 and 23 July 2026 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Gauteng. Co-hosted by Potatoes SA and the Potato Certification Service (PCS), this flagship event serves as a crucial strategic compass for the local agricultural community under the core mandate: "Informed and in Control." Heavyweight Sessions & Actionable Insights The intensive two-day program targets the sector's most urgent modern challenges, bringing together key industry figures, scientists, and panel leads to chart a sustainable path forward. Production & Climate-Smart Farming: High-impact panels featuring experts like Prof. Guy Midgley and Prof. Maryke Labuschagne will explore drought-tolerant breeding technologies, climate...