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R10 Billion Fuel Relief Brings Timely Boost, But Long-Term Growth Demands Sustained Investment

In a significant move for South Africa's agricultural sector, government has announced a temporary R10 billion fuel relief package in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The intervention provides crucial short-term respite for farmers currently navigating high input costs and looming environmental risks...

Practical Soil Science to Take Center Stage at SADC Plant Nutrition Symposium

Agricultural producers, agronomy consultants, and industry stakeholders from across...

Bridging Genetics, Risk, and Retail: Key Takeaways from the World Wagyu Conference

Wagyu South Africa hosted the 2026 World Wagyu Conference...

Excellence in the Groves: 2026 Absa Top 10 Olive Oils Crowned

The benchmark for South African olive cultivation was elevated...

Western Cape Grows Food Security and Skills for World Food Day 2026

As the global community commemorates World Food Day on...

Beyond the Vineyards: How Agritourism Connects Winelands Farming with Conservation

Agritourism takes centre stage from 23 October to 1 November as participating Winelands estates demonstrate how commercial farming and ecological stewardship coexist during Garden Town Stellenbosch. The 10-day initiative highlights how landowners, viticulturists,...

Winning with BigBucks Gala: How Laastedrift Agri Shares Its Recipe for Success

For Laastedrift Agri’s Daniël Cillie, growing a successful BigBucks Gala crop comes down to getting the fundamentals right: choosing the right planting material, managing the tree carefully, and, above all, ensuring adequate light...

Regional Agriculture Stars Shine Ahead of National Finals

On 9 October 2026, the South African agricultural sector gathered across different regional venues to celebrate the standout visionaries, resilience, and leadership shaping the country's farming future. The regional chapters of Agricultural Writers...

KZN’s 175th Royal Agricultural Show Marks A Resilient New Era at Tweedie

Marking its 175th anniversary, the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal hosted its annual Royal Agricultural Show at its new venue near Howick. Relocating from Pietermaritzburg to the new Tweedie grounds, the event signalled...

Kom Ontmoet vir Rico by vanjaar se Saai Karoo Landboufees!

Besoekers aan vanjaar se Saai Karoo Landboufees op Laingsburg kan uitsien na 'n heel besondere eregas: Rico, die beroemde rekord-skaap wat sewe jaar lang alleen in die Moordenaarskaroo oorleef het. Daar is stories van oorlewing wat jou net weer opnuut laat verstom oor die gees van die Karoo — en Rico se verhaal is beslis een van hulle. Toe hy na al die jare in die droogte op 'n buurman se plaas ontdek en aan Niel en Marietjie Brink oorhandig is, was hy unter so 'n massiewe vag versteek dat hulle hom aanvanklik Rika genoem het, oortuig daarvan dat hy 'n ooi is. Eers toe die skeerders intree, is ontdek...