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Farming

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 Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

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)...

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,...

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...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

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...

Rovic: Why Deposition Efficiency is the Real Key to Orchard Profitability

Rovic is a South African-based leader in agricultural mechanization, specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality farming equipment. With a focus on...

The Precision Pivot: Managing the Saturated North

As the 2026 summer season hits its stride, the focus of South African agricultural innovation has undergone a radical shift from planting to protection....