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Logistics: The Undeniable Backbone of South African Farming Excellence

The South African agricultural sector is a global powerhouse, yet the true determinant of its success is often invisible: logistics. No longer a background operational cost, logistics has become the decisive competitive advantage separating profitable, resilient farms from those exposed to mounting risk. In...

2026 Combined Congress: A Blueprint for Future Farming

From 19 to 22 January 2026, the North-West University’s...

Steenhuisen’s 10-Year Vision for an Foot and Mouth Disease-Free Future

In a landmark update on 14 January, Minister of...

Balfour Hooidag 2026: Tegnologie en Presisie “Van Veld tot Fees”

Die jaarlikse Balfour Hooidag vind op 21 Januarie 2026...

Dual Pulse of January: A Study in South African Agricultural Contrast

As we cross the threshold of the second week...

A Festival of Wine and Community as Stellenbosch Harvest Parade Returns

As the first major wine celebration of the year, the parade brings together residents, visitors and farm workers in a colourful expression of wine culture, agriculture and community pride. With floats, lively brass...

Graan SA waarsku kosteknyptang bedreig volhoubare graanproduksie

Hoewel somergraangewasse in groot dele van Suid-Afrika tans redelik tot goed vertoon, waarsku Graan SA dat die grootste uitdaging van die huidige seisoen nie noodwendig in die lande sigbaar is nie, maar in...

Technology and sustainability take centre stage at Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2026

The South African wine industry is preparing for a key highlight on the industry calendar, the Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2026, which will take place on 22 January at ATKV Goudini Spa in Rawsonville. Under the theme “Grow Smarter: Harnessing Technology for the Wine Producer”, the event aims to equip producers with practical digital tools to support a more sustainable and competitive future in a rapidly evolving industry. A highlight of the programme is international keynote speaker Dr Luca Brillante from California State University, Fresno, holder of the Bronco Wine Co. Chair in Viticulture. A global leader in precision and digital viticulture, Dr Brillante will provide an overview of the...