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How Regenerative Tourism is Unlocking New Value for Bergrivier Agriculture

As regenerative tourism emerges as a powerful driver of sustainable development, the Western Cape’s Bergrivier region is demonstrating how this movement can directly benefit local farming communities. For generations, agriculture in the greater Piketberg area has operated in rhythm with the soil, seasons, and...

SA Young Wine Judging Underway: 1,389 Entries Compete for Top Honours

The SA Young Wine judging is officially in full...

Cape Town Terminal Tenders Formally Opened to Private Sector Bidders

Following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) formal market call...

From Policy to Practice: The Meeting That Unlocked FMD Vaccine Access

The long-standing struggle over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control in...

Export Boost for Agri-Processors: Western Cape Opens ECEP Funding Window

Agri-processing enterprises and food exporters across the Western Cape have been given a major boost as the provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) officially opens the application window for the Export...

Grain SA Slams JSE Decision on Soybean Price Model

Grain SA has expressed deep disappointment and strong disagreement following the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) decision to abandon the Multiple Reference Point (MRP) model for calculating soybean location differentials, opting instead to revert...

Beyond the Cederberg: Why Sending Rooibos to Space Matters to SA Farmers

A groundbreaking scientific initiative has officially launched in Cape Town, setting the stage for South Africa’s most famous indigenous crop to make history. In October 2026, Rooibos seeds will be launched to the...

Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the provincial government has announced a temporary reinstatement plan to reopen the critical Meiringspoort (TR33/4) to traffic by December 2026. The...

2026 World Jersey Tour Arrives in South Africa in September

The South African dairy sector is preparing to take center stage as Jersey SA, in collaboration with the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, welcomes international delegates for the highly anticipated World Jersey Tour from 4 to 12 September 2026. This elite global gathering promises an exceptional blend of world-class dairy genetics, technical scientific conferences, and renowned South African hospitality. Traveling across the spectacular Western Cape and Garden Route regions, the tour will showcase the strength and adaptability of the country's local Jersey herds. A Culinary and Agricultural Kickoff The itinerary begins on Friday, 4 September 2026, with a visit to the acclaimed Dalewood Jersey Herd in Simondium. Originally operated as a strawberry...