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Double Disaster: National Reclassification Mobilizes Emergency Funding for Western Cape Agriculture

In an unprecedented turn of events, South African agricultural and economic sectors are navigating a rare regulatory reality. Just days after the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) issued a...

Chelsea Glory Secures Global Spotlight for SA Fynbos Industry

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show is hailed as the global pinnacle...

Race Against Time: Ceres Fruit Sector Faces Export Crisis After Devastating Storms

A catastrophic weather system that battered the Western Cape between 10 and 12 May...

Western Cape Agriculture Begins Recovery Following Severe Floods

In a sharp turn of seasonal weather patterns, the Western Cape’s agricultural sector is...

2026/27 Agricultural Budget: Big Moves on Biofuels and Export Markets

South African agriculture is entering a phase of deliberate growth, but it must navigate...

ANCA Summit Showcases Bioeconomy as Africa’s Path to Agricultural Transformation

The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Summit, running from 7 - 9 October 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, opened this week in Cape...

SA Agriculture: Seizing Opportunities in a Challenging Season

Speaking at the Roodebloem Farmers’ Day, held recently on 25 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (MP) reminded farmers that while the challenges...

South African Agriculture Pivots to a New Era of Opportunity

For the past two months we have reflected on the storms that battered South African agriculture—tariffs, trade uncertainty, climate pressures, and infrastructure bottlenecks. But...

 NAMPO ALFA 2025 Beloof ‘n Trio van Landbou-Uitnemendheid

Die landboukalender in Suid-Afrika word gekenmerk deur sleutelgebeurtenisse wat die boeregemeenskap byeenbring, en die NAMPO ALFA vee-, jag- en buitelug-ekspo staan uit as ‘n...

IBO Summit 2025: South Africa Steps Into the Blueberry Spotlight

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) Summit 2025, hosted by BerriesZA, took place from 25–27 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) —...

Tru-Cape Leads the Way in Pink Lady® Quality, Yields, and Global Demand

Through years of targeted investment, shared learning, and precision orchard management, Tru-Cape growers have unlocked the full potential of Pink Lady® apples—achieving record packouts...

Ubuntu in Action: G20 Adopts African Principles to Underpin Global Farming Future

The global agricultural sector took centre stage in September as G20 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Somerset West, delivered a landmark Food Security Task Force...

IBO Summit 2025: From African Potential to Global Market Access

Cape Town, South Africa – 26 September, 2025 – The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) Summit 2025, hosted by BerriesZA, is in full swing at...

Groei vir Goud 2025: Rekordopbrengste in koring, mielies en sojabone bekroon

Uitsonderlike prestasie in graanproduksie is weereens gevier tydens die jaarlikse Groei vir Goud-toekenningsfunksie, waar Suid-Afrika se top produsente vereer is vir hul uitmuntende opbrengste,...

Port of Cape Town Upgrades Bring Relief for Agricultural Exporters

The Port of Cape Town has long been a lifeline for South Africa’s agricultural exports, particularly fruit and wine. This week, that lifeline was...