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US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the United States (USA), Premier Alan Winde has reaffirmed the Western Cape Government’s commitment to protecting the province's agri-exporters, placing agricultural...

Stellenbosch University Ag-Tech Spinouts Drive Smart Farming

At the 2026 CEO Awards, Stellenbosch University celebrated a spinout portfolio generating over R630...

AGOA Extended to 2028: Vital Relief with a Deadline

Following the initial U.S. Senate vote in early August, the United States Congress has...

Farm-to-Urban Retail: How Babylonstoren Uses Agritourism Pop-Ups to Extend Its

As the lines between agriculture, tourism, and direct-to-consumer retail continue to blur, Cape Winelands...

System Migration Triggers Major Backlog at Durban Gateway Terminal

At the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT)—formerly Durban Container Terminal Pier 2—a critical software transition...

Optimism Grows in South Africa’s Agribusiness Sector: Q4 Report Analysis

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) for Q4 2024, issued by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz),...

Key Insights and Innovations from the African Agri Investment Indaba

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), held in Cape Town from 18 - 20 November 2024, brought together over 800 key stakeholders, including governments,...

SA and Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Trade Ties with Comprehensive Action Plan

South Africa is committed to enhancing the export of value-added goods and services to Saudi Arabia. “We must strive for a mutually beneficial trade relationship,”...

Farmers Optimistic Despite Frost Delays in Peach and Nectarine Season

"Despite a sluggish start, we're optimistic about the season," says Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a company that works closely with farms in the...

Western Cape Lubricants Versterk Betrokkenheid by die Lipizzaners by NAMPO Kaap 2024

Terwyl die Suid-Afrikaanse Lipizzaners voortgaan om gehore te betower met hul grasieuse optredes, lê daar 'n besondere verhaal agter hul deelname aan NAMPO Kaap...

Boosting South Africa’s Agriculture Through Targeted Solutions

South Africa's economy saw growth in 7 out of 10 sectors in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest GDP report from...

PwC Report Highlights Key Strategies for Growth in South Africa’s Agricultural Sector

A recent report by PwC highlights that trust is the foundation of our future socio-economic development, a principle that is especially relevant for South...

Mecia Petersen Set to Elevate Table Grape Sector

Mecia Petersen’s recent appointment as the CEO of the South African table grape industry organisation (Sati) marks a significant step forward for the industry. Joining...

Wian Smith Lei Implementering van Biologiese Middels vir Volhoubare Landbou in Vyeboom

Wian is 14 jaar deel van die InteliGro-span met sy depot in Vyeboom, in die hart van die kernvrug- en wingerdverbouiingstreek in die Wes-Kaap. “Biologiese...

Transnet Seeks Private Partner for Port of Cape Town

The announcement by Transnet that it is finally seeking a private partner for development at the Port of Cape Town is long overdue. Earlier this...