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How Regenerative Tourism is Unlocking New Value for Bergrivier Agriculture

As regenerative tourism emerges as a powerful driver of sustainable development, the Western Cape’s Bergrivier region is demonstrating how this movement can directly benefit local farming communities. For generations,...

From Policy to Practice: The Meeting That Unlocked FMD Vaccine Access

The long-standing struggle over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control in South Africa reached a major...

Grain SA Slams JSE Decision on Soybean Price Model

Grain SA has expressed deep disappointment and strong disagreement following the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s...

Ceres Fruit Growers Upgrades Strengthen South Africa’s Export Future

South Africa's apple and pear industry continues to invest in modern infrastructure to remain...

Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the...

Regenerative Agriculture: ‘How Do We Grow More?’ to ‘How Do We Grow Better?’

Every day, South African farmers demonstrate remarkable resilience as they navigate a highly demanding economic landscape. With critical input costs like diesel, fertilizer continuing...

Grain SA Sets Out Five Concerns Over Wheat Tariff Decision

Grain SA has released a new briefing note outlining what it believes are five key factors overlooked by the International Trade Administration Commission of...

Western Cape Agriculture: The Hard Road Back After Catastrophic Flooding

Following a preliminary assessment on 11 June 2026, which revealed a staggering provincial damage bill of over R9 billion, the Western Cape agricultural community...

Grain SA Rejects Wheat Tariff Decision: ‘SA Cannot Afford to Lose Its Wheat Producers’

Grain SA has strongly rejected the final outcome of the government’s wheat tariff amendment investigation, warning that the decision delivers a severe blow to...

BKS-stryd: Wes-Kaapse benadering suksesvol toegepas by Braams Voerkraal

In die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) in Suid-Afrika bly streng biosekuriteit en hegte samewerking die belangrikste wapens. Dit was die boodskap tydens ’n besoek...

Road Ahead for Tongaat Hulett: What Follows the High Court Ruling?

The Durban High Court’s decision on 17 June 2026, to grant Tongaat Hulett Limited’s (THL) joint Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) leave to withdraw their...

Beyond Supermarkets: Multi-Channel Strategy Farmers Need in a 1.3% Growth Market

The latest retail trade sales data from Statistics South Africa points to a lean 1.3% year-on-year increase for April 2026. While a 1.3% uptick...

Flash Gala Gains Momentum as Quality and Production Reach New Levels

The 2025 season has marked a major turning point for South Africa’s Flash Gala apple industry, with growers reporting improved fruit quality, stronger market...

Rising Fuel Surcharges Hit South African Port Terminals

South African agricultural exporters are facing steep financial pressure as major shipping lines roll out significant cost recovery price hikes. This development follows a...

Karoo Winter Wool Festival Celebrates 5th Edition at Dwarsvlei

The fifth national Karoo Winter Wool Festival officially returns from 3 to 4 July 2026, setting up camp 15km outside Middelburg on the fully...