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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and what happens on the farm today directly impacts food security for almost every household in...

Benchmark of Excellence: Why the 2026 SA Olive Awards Matter to Farming

South Africa’s agricultural sector showcased its resilience and global competitiveness on 15 September 2026, as the SA Olive Awards 2026 took centre stage at...

Mobi-Kraal Free Livestock Protection Toolkit Launched

Mobi-kraal is a free, open-access toolkit launched by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) to give farmers an effective, non-lethal solution to protect small-stock flocks...

Terroir, Technique, & Climate Resilience: Insights of FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20

South Africa’s premier white grape variety is under the spotlight once again as the 20th edition of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10...

The Agricultural and Ecological Imperative of the Darling Wildflower Show

The Darling Wildflower Show returns from 18 to 20 September 2026, marking an essential event for the agricultural and conservation sectors as the small...

Karoo-gasvryheid op sy beste by die 5de Saai Karoo Landboufees op Laingsburg

Die Saai Karoo Landboufees vind op 30 en 31 Oktober 2026 op die Laingsburg Sportgronde plaas en beloof om boere, gemeenskappe én die jeug...

Protecting What Matters: Land Tenure and Agricultural Financing

During a panel discussion titled "Protecting What Matters," hosted by Food for Mzansi at NAMPO Cape 2026, key agricultural leaders gathered to address structural...

Canola’s Golden Future: NAMPO Cape Panel Highlights Commercial Transformation

South Africa’s canola sector has completed a fundamental economic shift, transitioning from a secondary rotational crop into a high-value commercial pillar. Speaking at the...

Western Cape Agricultural Leaders Outline Urgent ENSO Strategy at NAMPO Cape

On 11 September 2026, key government and agricultural sector leaders gathered in the Agri Western Cape Tent at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp to address...

Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026: Beyond Rainfall – The Hidden Threat of Extreme Heat

According to the newly released Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026 Report, launched at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp where climate resilience and input cost pressures formed...