The 2025/26 Budget Vote Speech delivered by Minister of Agriculture, Honourable John Steenhuisen, was more than just a financial report—it was a bold vision for transforming South African agriculture. Presented in Parliament on 8 July 2025, the Minister’s address laid out a clear roadmap...

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It is with sadness that the South African wine industry mourns the passing of Dawid Saayman, a true legend whose pioneering work in soil science and viticulture profoundly shaped the country's winemaking landscape. His contributions over a distinguished 50-year career have left an indelible mark, earning him widespread respect and recognition. A Pioneer in Terroir Dawid Saayman was renowned as a soil scientist specialising in viti-viniculture. His most influential contribution was arguably his instrumental role in defining and understanding the concept of terroir in South Africa. He dedicated his career to identifying and interpreting the intricate interplay of geology, soil types, and climate within the South African 'Wine of Origin' scheme....