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Wind Farm Agri-Revolution: Central Karoo Youth Lead Green Enterprise Movement

The Brandvalley and Rietkloof Wind Farm Community Roots Project has officially transitioned from launch to action across the Central Karoo. Spearheaded by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South...

Inside South Africa’s 2024/25 Maize Crop & Quality Profile

South Africa’s commercial maize crop for the 2024/25 season reached 16,650,000 tons, marking the...

South Africa Seeks Middle East Market Access to Support Foot-and-Mouth Affected Livestock Sector

The South African Department of Agriculture has completed a high-level working visit across Saudi...

How Raw Agronomic Data Becomes Actionable Farm Management

Data-driven decision-making lies at the heart of modern agriculture, yet the sheer volume of...

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

In a major move to address crime across South Africa’s agricultural landscape, AgriCulture South...

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...

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...

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) and its Board have unanimously approved a proposal by Minister...

Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals, opening the door to smarter, non-lethal predator management for livestock...

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 2026, celebrating the centenary of the Langgewens Research Farm. Gathered...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on a homegrown icon that has become a fundamental part of...

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...

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...

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...