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Western Cape Disaster Costs Soar to R9.1bn: Agriculture Bears the Brunt

A Special Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde on Thursday, 11 June 2026, has revealed the catastrophic financial toll of the severe weather systems that...

Western Cape Blueberry Boom: Premium Agricultural Assets Open for Public Tender

The Western Cape’s blueberry sector has transformed into one of South Africa’s most explosive...

WWF SA Conservation Champions Protect More Than 23 000 Hectares of Cape Flora

The relationship between agriculture and conservation took centre stage recently as WWF South Africa's...

Tru-Cape Marks 25 Years of Global Leadership in Apples and Pears

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of partnership, innovation,...

Moving to Action: Turning Regenerative Promise into Commercial Reality

At a panel discussion hosted by Nedbank at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day in...

Deeds and Finance Reform: PGP Champions the Path to Commercial Farming at NAMPO 2026

The final leg of the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day turned its focus toward the future of South Africa’s developing farmers. Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP),...

Bothaville Makes History: Hilux Nation Reclaims Global Crown at NAMPO 2026

On Wednesday, 13 May 2026, the town of Bothaville became the site of a new world record. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) rewrote the...

From Volume to Value: Experts’ Take on South Africa’s Historic Citrus Milestone

For years, the South African citrus industry has been chasing the horizon. This week, it finally crossed it. With 2.9 million tons exported in...

Robertson Valley Rallies as Van Loveren Navigates Record Flood Recovery

The Robertson Valley is beginning a long road to recovery following a catastrophic weather event that saw floodwaters surge past the region’s 100-year flood...

Heavy Weather Lashes Western Cape: Rural Infrastructure and Logistics Under Strain

The Western Cape’s agricultural heartlands are facing a significant challenge as a series of severe weather systems continue to sweep across the province. In...

RVS-FMD: A Strategic Breakthrough or an Administrative Minefield?

The publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD) on 4 May 2026, marks a historic shift in South African...

Introducting the new agriculture power pack from Stihl

At STIHL, you’ll find the right tools to take on any challenge in your field. The new Agriculture Power Pack offers a powerful trio...

SA Agriculture’s Dual Reality Export Resilience Amidst the Surcharge Squeeze

As South Africa moves through May 2026, the agricultural sector is defined by a sharp contrast between record-breaking production potential and a tightening fiscal...

Quality Meets Resilience: SA Wine’s 2026 Strategic Pivot

The South African wine industry enters the second quarter of 2026 at a critical juncture. As global markets shift toward value and selectivity, the...

Two Million Doses Bolster South Africa’s FMD Response

South Africa’s efforts to contain and manage Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have received a further boost with the arrival of two million vaccine...