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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...

From Wijnappels to World Markets: Celebrating 363 Years of South Africa’s Apple Industry

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662,...

Honeybush Innovation Brings Growth to Garden Route Farmers

In the misty mountains and rolling fields of the Garden Route, a new chapter is unfolding for small-scale honeybush farmers and wild harvesters. A...

Simultaneous Apple Arrivals Disrupt Global Markets

South African apple exporters are facing serious challenges after weeks of weather-related disruption at the Cape Town Container Terminal resulted in widespread shipping delays....

South African Lemons Enter India as 2025 Citrus Season Begins

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment...

Western Cape Minister Slams Cannabis Ban: A Threat to Jobs, Economy, and Growth

“The banning of cannabis will stifle the contribution the cannabis and hemp value chain can make to the economic, social and environmental objectives of...

Agribusiness Confidence Grows as Weather, Exports, and Investment Improve

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) increased 11 points from Q4 2024 to 70 in Q1 2025. This is the third consecutive improvement, placing...

Saving South Africa’s Bees: Why Collaborative Action Is Urgently Needed

When a Worcester-based beekeeper, who provides large-scale pollination services to farms, arrived to inspect his hives at a blueberry farm, he was met with...

South African Table Grapes Get Green Light for Philippines

South Africa’s agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone with the approval to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines. This breakthrough follows nearly...

Vergelegen: A Conservation Triumph for Wildlife

On World Wildlife Day, celebrated on 3 March, Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West marked the remarkable growth of its diverse wildlife population. Thanks...

Sensoru: Never Run Dry Monitor Water Tank Level Sensor

Tired of water crises striking at the worst possible moments? Whether you're heading out for a family weekend or managing livestock on a remote...