Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

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In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and its Board have unanimously approved a proposal by Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp to allow private companies to manufacture the country’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine. The decision,...

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Mobi-Kraal Free Livestock Protection Toolkit Launched

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Terroir, Technique, & Climate Resilience: Insights of FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20

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The Agricultural and Ecological Imperative of the Darling Wildflower Show

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Karoo-gasvryheid op sy beste by die 5de Saai Karoo Landboufees op Laingsburg

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

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Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai,...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

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The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

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As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

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SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and...

Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals, opening the door to smarter, non-lethal predator management for livestock farmers. Black-backed jackals remain one of the most severe threats...

Benchmark of Excellence: Why the 2026 SA Olive Awards Matter to Farming

South Africa’s agricultural sector showcased its resilience and global competitiveness on 15 September 2026, as the SA Olive Awards 2026 took centre stage at Grande Roche in Paarl. While awards ceremonies celebrate the...

Protecting What Matters: Land Tenure and Agricultural Financing

During a panel discussion titled "Protecting What Matters," hosted by Food for Mzansi at NAMPO Cape 2026, key agricultural leaders gathered to address structural bottlenecks within South Africa's farming economy. Facilitated by Food...

Canola’s Golden Future: NAMPO Cape Panel Highlights Commercial Transformation

South Africa’s canola sector has completed a fundamental economic shift, transitioning from a secondary rotational crop into a high-value commercial pillar. Speaking at the "Canola: A Golden Future" panel discussion at NAMPO Cape...

Western Cape Agricultural Leaders Outline Urgent ENSO Strategy at NAMPO Cape

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On 11 September 2026, key government and agricultural sector leaders gathered in the Agri Western Cape Tent at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp to address the growing climate risks facing the province. Hosted by Agri Western Cape CEO Jannie Strydom, the event opened with welcoming remarks from Mr. Villiers Loubser, President of Agri Western Cape, and Dr. Tobias Doyer from Grain SA. International Partnerships & Scientific Collaboration Following the welcome, special recognition was given to Günter Felßner, President of the Bavarian Farmers Association, who attended as a guest of Agri Western Cape. Representing 100 000 farmers in Bavaria—the 6th largest economy in Europe—President Felßner's presence highlighted the strong international partnerships between the...

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