As South Africa transitions into the 2026/27 summer season, farmers across the country face a critical climate shift. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) confirmed in its Seasonal Climate Watch, issued on 31 August 2026, that El Niño conditions are active and will persist...
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has welcomed 137 Nguni calves this season, with another eight still due. The new additions bring the estate’s Nguni herd to over 450 animals.
The latest arrivals include...
At the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT)—formerly Durban Container Terminal Pier 2—a critical software transition on 15 August 2026, has spiralled into an operational crisis, disrupting logistics, creating severe landside delays, and endangering agricultural...
In a historic milestone for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the BigBucks Gala apple variety has officially been granted European Union Plant Variety Rights. On 20 July 2026, the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)...
On 21 August at the Percheron Hall at Elsenburg Agricultural College in Stellenbosch, a wooded Pinotage from Wellington Cellar was crowned the SA Champion Young Wine of 2026, securing both Best Pinotage and...
With Edri Vorster of the Mahela Group recently announced as the Agri Limpopo Young Farmer of the Year during the AAgri SA ugust provincial congress, South Africa’s annual Toyota SA / Young Farmer of the Year competition is rapidly reaching its crescendo. As the agricultural sector faces shifting climate patterns, market volatility, and technological evolution, this competition plays a critical role in highlighting the industry’s future leaders.
The initiative celebrates dynamic producers under 40 who demonstrate exceptional financial management, environmental stewardship, and technological innovation. Beyond personal prestige, the awards offer young producers a benchmark to evaluate their operations, showcase scalable farming solutions, and inspire the next generation to pursue agricultural careers.
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