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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...

South African Avocados Storm Shanghai: A Game-Changer for 2025

South Africa’s avocado industry is electrified with excitement as ZZ2, the nation’s largest avocado producer, has boldly landed its 2025 season’s first shipment in...

NAMPO 2025 Day 1: A Beacon of Agricultural Resilience

On May 13, 2025, NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, the 57th edition of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural exhibitions, launched with fervour at...

FNB Drives Climate-Smart Farming in SA

Agricultural systems have a central role to play in food security, rural development, and the sustainable management of natural resources. As South Africa assumes...

China Suspends South African Meat Imports Over FMD Outbreaks

China has suspended imports of South African products derived from cloven-hoofed animals, including beef, due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. Announced on 8...

Fuel Price Drop: A Vital Lift for South African Agriculture

On 7 May 2025, South Africa’s fuel prices dropped significantly, offering critical relief to the agricultural sector during the fuel-intensive harvest of grains, oilseeds,...

Orange River Flooding Threatens Northern Cape Agriculture

The Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape is experiencing significant flooding due to substantial releases from the Vaal, Bloemhof, Gariep, and Vanderkloof dams....

Western Cape Renews Key Agriculture Partnerships to Boost Farmer Support and Sector Growth

The  Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. This...

De Rustica Wins Big at EVOOLEUM 2025

South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) continue to match up to the international industry giants and to score highly in international competitions. SA...

Aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek brei landwyd uit

’n Langtermyn aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek in die Sandveld het oor agt jaar soveel sukses getoon dat dit nou na die noorde van Suid-Afrika uitgebrei word. Aartappelmot (Phthorimaea...

Fruit South Africa Announces Major Leadership Changes to Strengthen Industry Vision

Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has announced significant leadership changes within its Board of Directors, effective 1 April 2025. These appointments signal a new...