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Department of Agriculture Launches Online System to Authorise Self-Vaccination for FMD

In a major shift for South Africa’s livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has officially launched the self-vaccination application portal for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Following a...

US Tariffs Move to 12.5%: What the Final Section 301 Ruling Means for SA Agriculture

The word from Washington is now official: effective midnight on 24 July 2026, the...

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...

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...

KragDag 2026: Jou Pad na Selfstandigheid en ’n Onafhanklike Leefstyl

KragDag 2026 vind plaas vanaf 6 tot 8 Augustus 2026 op die KragDag Ekspoterrein...

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

The SA Young Wine judging is officially in full swing this week at The Pavilion Hall at Nederburg Wines in Paarl, where 88 specialist...

Cape Town Terminal Tenders Formally Opened to Private Sector Bidders

Following Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) formal market call on 17 July 2026—preceded by an operational milestone report on 13 July 2026—the next phase...

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

The long-standing struggle over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control in South Africa reached a major turning point on 16 July 2026. In a constructive high-level...

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...

From Plan to Action: Transnet Formally Opens Cape Town Terminal to Private Bidders

Following a series of aggressive infrastructure interventions that have steadily reversed the historical logistical backlogs at the Cape Town Terminal complex, the next phase...

How the WC 2035 Strategy Plans to Solve Export and Logistics Bottlenecks

While the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 sets its sights on an ambitious R1 trillion economy, the provincial government openly acknowledges a harsh reality:...

Ceres Fruit Growers Upgrades Strengthen South Africa’s Export Future

South Africa's apple and pear industry continues to invest in modern infrastructure to remain competitive in increasingly demanding global markets. Reflecting this trend, Ceres...

Potatoes SA Congress 2026: Driving Innovation and Food Security

The highly anticipated Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Potato Growers’ Forum will kick off on 22 and 23 July 2026 at the Indaba Hotel...

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...

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...