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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 sector has moved beyond a...

Two Million Doses Bolster South Africa’s FMD Response

South Africa’s efforts to contain and manage Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have received...

Tiger Brands’ Hulisani Programme Expands Support for Emerging Farmers

Tiger Brands has expanded its Hulisani agricultural development programme, welcoming a second cohort of...

Goss’s Wilt Now in 8 Provinces—KZN the Only “Clean” Zone Left

Goss’s Wilt is a destructive bacterial disease caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis that...

Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal...

Plaasstories uit B’Bos: Sweatie Germishuys en die Hart van die Plaaslewe

In die rustige, landelike omgewing van Baardskeerdersbos – of kortweg B’Bos – lê die plase Protea en Remhoogte, waar familie en harde werk die...

South African Exporters Secure Lucrative Trade Leads at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025

South African fresh produce exporters returned home after a highly successful participation in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition, held in Germany from 5-7...

South Africa’s Poultry Industry at Risk: Urgent Call for Bird Flu Vaccination

The South African poultry industry is facing mounting challenges as Avian Influenza (AI or bird flu) continues to spread globally. Experts warn that the...

South Africa Regains Access to Thai Market for Apple Exports After 16-Year Ban

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is pleased to announce that South Africa (SA) has regained market access for exportation of fresh apples from South...

Agri SA Acknowledges 4.4% Farm Wage Increase Amidst Sector Challenges

Agri SA notes the announcement made by the Department of Labour and Employment regarding a 4,4% increase in the national minimum wage for farm...

Gay’s Guernsey Dairy: A Dairy Anchored in Passion and Tradition

Nestled in the charming town of Prince Albert, in the heart of the breathtaking Karoo, lies Gay’s Guernsey Dairy - a family-run treasure that...

South Africa’s Fruit Sector Expands with Innovative Cultivars

South Africa's fruit industry continues to grow with groundbreaking developments in deciduous fruit breeding. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in collaboration with Culdevco, has...

2025 Wine Harvest: A Season of Resilience Growth and Celebration

South African wine producers are welcoming the 2025 harvest season with renewed optimism following the challenges of the past year. As vineyards across the...

Nedbank Agriculture Roundtable: Adapting to a Changing World

On 28 January 2025, Nedbank Agriculture hosted a roundtable event to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and explore what lies ahead for the...

Wes-Kaap Koringboere Staar Uitdagings in die Gesig – Wat Is die Uitweg?

Die koringprodusente van die Wes-Kaap het op 28 Januarie 2025 tydens Graan SA se streeksvergadering in Moorreesburg ‘n dringende boodskap aan die bedryf oorgedra:...