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Navigating 2026/27 El Niño: Essential Guidance for South African Farmers

As South Africa transitions into the 2026/27 summer season, farmers across the country face a critical climate shift. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) confirmed in its Seasonal Climate...

Vergelegen’s Nguni Nursery Welcomes a New Generation

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has welcomed 137 Nguni calves this season, with...

Crisis in the Swartland: Wheat Farmers Cannot Carry Climate Risk Alone

South Africa’s grain sector is sounding the alarm as a severe drought in the...

Agri-Tourism Leadership: Vergelegen Secures Back-to-Back Best Wine Farm Experience Awards

Vergelegen Estate has once again underscored the immense commercial and brand value of integrated...

BigBucks Gala Secures European Plant Breeders’ Rights After Eight-Year Wait

In a historic milestone for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the BigBucks Gala apple variety...

“Speed-to-Market” Strategy: Western Cape Express is Reshaping the 2026 Export Season

As the 2026 harvest reaches its crescendo, the logistics landscape has shifted to provide a massive boost for South African agriculture. Through a dedicated...

Minister Steenhuisen Appoints Industry Council to Lead FMD Eradication Drive

In a decisive move to combat the ongoing threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has formally appointed the FMD Industry...

Record-Breaking 2025 Valencia Season Strains Logistics Amid Surge

The Southern African citrus industry has concluded a landmark 2025 Valencia season, characterised by volumes that significantly outperformed initial forecasts but placed unprecedented pressure...

Data and Disasters: Strengthening the “Invisible Infrastructure” of the Western Cape

In a globalised economy, the strength of a province's agricultural logistics is often measured by its ports and rail lines. However, as extreme weather...

Logistics: The Undeniable Backbone of South African Farming Excellence

The South African agricultural sector is a global powerhouse, yet the true determinant of its success is often invisible: logistics. No longer a background...

Balfour Hooidag 2026: Tegnologie en Presisie “Van Veld tot Fees”

Die jaarlikse Balfour Hooidag vind op 21 Januarie 2026 plaas en beloof om weer eens een van die mees praktiese en relevante velddae vir...

Dual Pulse of January: A Study in South African Agricultural Contrast

As we cross the threshold of the second week of January 2026, the South African agricultural landscape presents a striking study in contrasts. While...

Graan SA waarsku kosteknyptang bedreig volhoubare graanproduksie

Hoewel somergraangewasse in groot dele van Suid-Afrika tans redelik tot goed vertoon, waarsku Graan SA dat die grootste uitdaging van die huidige seisoen nie...

How Infrastructure and Logistics Define the Modern Banana Industry

The Novasun Group is a specialized agri-processing and distribution powerhouse that bridges the gap between large-scale subtropical farming and premium South African retail. Operating...

Western Cape’s Dual Crisis: A Blueprint for Resilience Amid Fire and Drought

The Western Cape is currently standing at a perilous intersection of two environmental extremes: uncontrollable wildfires and a deepening drought. On Tuesday, 13 January...