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Monday, August 17, 2026

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape 2026 at Bredasdorp Park from 9 to 12 September. Alongside agricultural exhibitions, machinery, and technology, the event offers a lifestyle experience through the Santam Landbou Women’s Programme and the annual...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is...

South Africa Celebrates Inaugural Annual Citrus Day

A historic chapter was written for South African agriculture...

Western Cape Canola Set for Strong Harvest Outlook

As late winter rolls across the Western Cape, driving...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today, 13 August 2026, formally handing over a memorandum and a national petition demanding a transparent, evidence-based review of...

Hopefield Fynbosskou vier 37 jaar van fynbos, gemeenskap en tradisie

Die Hopefield Fynbosskou vier vanjaar met trots sy 37ste bestaansjaar en nooi besoekers van regoor Suid-Afrika om van 27 tot 30 Augustus 2026 deel te wees van een van die Weskus se mees...

The Growing Power of Biological Inputs in SA

As South African farmers increasingly turn to regenerative practices to restore soil health and improve input efficiency, natural biological solutions are moving from alternative remedies to mainstream farm management tools. Among these, EM1 (Effective...

Shifts in South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market

South Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a clear shift in its capital spending, transitioning from an optimistic start to a disciplined mid-year slowdown. According to Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo, monthly data from...

Upcoming Agricultural Events & Festivals: August – November 2026

The second half of 2026 brings an action-packed agricultural calendar across South Africa. From regional stock shows and major trade expos to high-level global genetics conferences and regional culinary festivals, the coming months offer invaluable opportunities for networking, learning, and celebration across the farming community. Whether you are looking to connect with industry leaders at national congresses, evaluate world-class livestock, or explore regional agricultural heritage, here is the comprehensive calendar of upcoming events running from August through November 2026. Event Location Date Agri Wes-Kaap Annual Congress Rawsonville 13 Aug Agri Limpopo Congress Modimolle 18 - 19 Aug KragDag Expo Cullinan 19 - 21 Aug George Agricultural Show George 27 - 29 Aug Hopefield Fynbos Show Hopefield 27 - 29 Aug Lamb Champs Bloemfontein Bloemfontein 29 Aug Amphora Wine Festival Somerset West 29 Aug SAPPO AGM...