The South African wine industry is set to celebrate its 366th year in grand style at the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event on Thursday, 6 February 2025. Held at the historic Groot Constantia Wine Estate, the event honours South Africa’s rich wine heritage, beginning with the first Cape wine made on 2 February 1659, as […]
As South Africa’s agricultural sector enters 2025, the focus shifts toward innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth. The graduation of 189 Elsenburg students at the end of 2024, highlights the importance of education in equipping the workforce to meet the sector’s evolving needs. Opportunities for Transformation With the promise of La Niña rains, the 2024/25 agricultural […]
Die Wes-Kaapse Jeugskou het vanjaar sy jong deelnemers op ‘n spesiale manier vereer, aangesien hulle nie die Nasionale Landbou-Jeugskoukampioenskap, wat van 22 – 25 September in Middelburg, Mpumalanga plaasgevind het, kon bywoon nie. Weens bek-en-klouseermaatreëls is die spanne van die Wes- en Oos-Kaap verhoed om aan die kompetisie deel te neem, waaraan 306 leerlinge van […]
In a significant development for sustainable agriculture, De Grendel School of Skills in Cape Town has unveiled a pioneering nanobubble aquaponics pilot plant. This innovative system, developed through a collaboration between the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Fine Bubble Technologies, introduces advanced water treatment technology to enhance aquaponics – a method that integrates fish farming […]
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with CASE IH, an agricultural machinery manufacturer, at the recently held Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp. Under the agreement, CASE IH, renowned for its expertise in agricultural technology and state-of-the-art agricultural equipment, will provide the department’s seven research farms with unparalleled knowledge […]
Die Wes-Kaap Jeugskou-kampioenskappe het onlangs op Bredasdorp plaasgevind, waar sowat 200 leerders van regoor die Wes-Kaap deelgeneem het. Hierdie prestige-geleentheid is aangebied deur Agri-Expo in vennootskap met die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Landbou en Hollard. Na ‘n spannende kompetisie is 103 leerders gekies om die provinsie by die SA Jeugskou Kampioenskappe, wat plaasvind in Middelburg, Transvaal […]
EcoTraining, a premier provider of professional field guide and nature training, highlights its dedication to World Environment Day, marked globally on June 5. In line with this year’s theme, “Eco Restoration for Ecosystem Health,” EcoTraining emphasizes its commitment to conservation education and sustainable practices, aligning with its mission to foster a deep connection with nature […]
Established in 1953, the Outeniqua Research Farm is located southwest of George in the Eden District and covers approximately 300 hectares with varied irrigation setups. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, the farm not only supports a significant Jersey dairy herd but also hosts a range of other departmental programs, including education, veterinary services, and […]
Augsburg Landbougimnasium, geleë in Clanwilliam teen die hange van Karookop, is ‘n toonbeeld van landbou-opvoeding in die Wes-Kaap. Die skool se unieke ligging, met ‘n skoolgebou in die hart van Clanwilliam en drie plase – Augsburg, Warmhoek en Taaiboskraal, geleë 3 kilometer buite die dorp – maak dit die skool met die grootste oppervlakte onder […]
