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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Cosmic Crisp® Makes Debut, Bringing a New Star to the Apple Aisle

South African apple lovers are getting their first taste of a global sensation. From 7 September Tru-Cape’s first locally grown Cosmic Crisp® apples will be available exclusively at Checkers stores nationwide, marking the South African debut of this highly anticipated cultivar. Developed in the United...

Rebuilding the Cape’s Floral Heritage: Chelsea Winner Comes Home to Stanford

Stanford in Bloom and Chelsea Flowers in Stanford return...

How CASE Construction Drives the Ultimate Ownership Experience

CASE Construction is built on a clear operational philosophy:...

Precision and Skill Mark the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10

South Africa’s premier celebration of Sauvignon Blanc has officially...

Solar Energy Technologies: Reliable, Long-Term Power is Essential for Modern Farming

Solar Energy Technologies recognizes that reliable, long-term power is...

“Grape-Style” Intensity Drives Record Lemon Harvests in Limpopo

Cultivating citrus with the high-intensity mindset of table grape farming is yielding extraordinary results for Vintage View farm, located near Loskop Dam in Limpopo. A relatively new addition to the farm’s repertoire, citrus...

New Holland Construction: Trusted Where Hard Work Happens

When looking for dependable New Holland construction machinery in agriculture and building, success is built on reliability. When deadlines are tight, seasons are short, and every hour of uptime counts, you need equipment...

Land Bank to Lead Strategic Agricultural Dialogue at NAMPO Cape 2026

Land Bank will join key role players at NAMPO Cape 2026, taking place from 9 to 12 September under the theme “Together We Grow.” The event comes at a crucial juncture for South...

South Africa Unlocks Egyptian Market in Major Breakthrough for Red Meat Industry

South Africa's red meat industry has secured a major trade breakthrough as Minister of Agriculture Mr. Willie Aucamp announced the formal opening of Egypt’s consumer market to local producers. The announcement was delivered...

AGOA Extended to 2028: Vital Relief with a Deadline

Following the initial U.S. Senate vote in early August, the United States Congress has officially completed the passage of a two-year extension for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). On 1 September, the House of Representatives voted 340–78 to pass the measure as part of a broader government funding package, which President Donald Trump signed into law on 2 September. For South African agriculture, the legislative approval locks in duty-free access to the American market through 31 December 2028, averting an immediate trade fallout. The Agricultural Stakes: Protecting High-Value Chains South Africa exported $504 million in agricultural produce to the United States in 2025. While this represents approximately 4% of the...