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AgriNews Guide to Upcoming Agricultural Events

AgriNews presents the essential calendar of upcoming trade shows, technical forums, and industry conferences across the South African farming sector. The remaining months of the year feature major gatherings designed to connect producers, technical experts, and global delegates. Key highlights starting this September include major...

Stellenbosch University Ag-Tech Spinouts Drive Smart Farming

At the 2026 CEO Awards, Stellenbosch University celebrated a...

Land Bank to Lead Strategic Agricultural Dialogue at NAMPO Cape 2026

Land Bank will join key role players at NAMPO...

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

South Africa's red meat industry has secured a major...

AGOA Extended to 2028: Vital Relief with a Deadline

Following the initial U.S. Senate vote in early August,...

Wêreldklas-vermaak en Ruiterkuns Wag By Nampo Kaap 2026

Van 9 tot 12 September 2026 omskep Bredasdorp Park weer in die spilpunt van Suid-Afrikaanse landbou. Naas die nuutste landbou-innovasies, trekkers en teelvee, spog vanjaar se program met ’n indrukwekkende verskeidenheid arena-vertonings en...

Farm-to-Urban Retail: How Babylonstoren Uses Agritourism Pop-Ups to Extend Its

As the lines between agriculture, tourism, and direct-to-consumer retail continue to blur, Cape Winelands estate Babylonstoren is offering a live case study in how to extend a farm's brand beyond its physical borders....

Lamb Champs 2026: Paul van Rooyen Seëvier in Bloemfontein

Lamb Champs 2026 het die afgelope naweek Bloemfontein verower waar die beste Suid-Afrikaanse familieboere en lamsvleisliefhebbers bymekaargekom het. Die Toyota-stadion is omskep in ’n gesellige gesinsfees waar Suid-Afrikaanse landbou en tradisie gevier is....

Crisis in the Swartland: Wheat Farmers Cannot Carry Climate Risk Alone

South Africa’s grain sector is sounding the alarm as a severe drought in the Swartland threatens to devastate the national wheat crop. Grain SA has issued an urgent call for government intervention, warning...

South African Preserve Championships crown organic berry jam as national winner

A handcrafted organic berry jam has taken the top spot among 700 entries from 85 manufacturers at the second annual South African Preserve Championships, presented by Agri-Expo, South Africa’s oldest agricultural society. Hemelhuijs Hedgerow Berry Jam was named the 2026 South African Preserve Product of the Year on Thursday, 27 August, at Eensgezind in Durbanville. A panel of 61 judges evaluated the entries through a rigorous blind-tasting process. Ultimately, 113 products from 43 manufacturers were recognized as South African Champions in their respective classes, with 13 category winners emerging as the best in their fields. “To be named the national Product of the Year in a competition of this calibre is a...