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Western Cape Agriculture Begins Recovery Following Severe Floods

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In a sharp turn of seasonal weather patterns, the Western Cape’s agricultural sector is dealing with the aftermath of consecutive cold fronts just 100 days after parts of the province were managing drought relief applications. Following a series of aerial assessments on 18 May 2026,...

2026/27 Agricultural Budget: Big Moves on Biofuels and Export Markets

South African agriculture is entering a phase of deliberate growth, but it must navigate fiscal constraints and persistent structural hurdles. This was the key takeaway from Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen’s 2026/27 Budget...

Robertson Valley Rallies as Van Loveren Navigates Record Flood Recovery

The Robertson Valley is beginning a long road to recovery following a catastrophic weather event that saw floodwaters surge past the region’s 100-year flood line. While the devastation to infrastructure and agriculture is...

Resilience and Innovation: Economic Realities Take Centre Stage at NAMPO 2026

The opening day of the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day kicked off at NAMPO Park with a sobering yet constructive look at the economic landscape of South African agriculture. Under the theme "Resilience through...

Heavy Weather Lashes Western Cape: Rural Infrastructure and Logistics Under Strain

The Western Cape’s agricultural heartlands are facing a significant challenge as a series of severe weather systems continue to sweep across the province. In response to the escalating crisis, the Cabinet and the...

Context is King: 2026 Summit to Address Economic and Climatic Pressures on SA Wine

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The South African wine industry is preparing to gather at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory on 28 May 2026 for a pivotal exploration of the theme, "Context is King". In an era defined by rapid global shifts, the South Africa Wine Summit aims to provide producers and stakeholders with the clarity needed to navigate a landscape where every decision—from the soil to the shelf—is influenced by broader external forces. Economic Realities and Global Trade The morning sessions will confront the financial complexities currently facing the sector. Daneel Rossouw and Nicky Weimar of Nedbank are set to unpack how global trade dynamics, inflation, and interest rates are specifically framing opportunities within the unique...

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