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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...

Key Economic Themes for Agriculture in South Africa in 2025

As South Africa steps into 2025, the nation faces a mix of opportunities and challenges across its economic landscape. The latest "South Africa Economic...

Improved Productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal Boosts Table Grape Exports

The 2024/2025 export season has seen a significant improvement in productivity at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), with key players in the agriculture...

Vital Role of Dairy Farming in Agriculture

Dairy farming is an integral part of agriculture, contributing significantly to food security, economic growth, and sustainable farming practices. It involves the production of...

Meet the Next Generation of Rovic Syncrospray

Rovic is proud to introduce the next generation of locally produced trailed mist blowers, delivering significant advancements over the previous Syncrospray models. The earlier...

InteliGro: Koolhidraatbestuur in sagtevrugte

Koolhidrate speel ‘n deurslaggewende rol in die fisiologie van vrugtebome, veral in die prosesse van groei, ontwikkeling en vrugteproduksie. Die biomolekules dien nie net...

Pinot Noir Oes Skop Af met Passie by Koelenbosch

Vanoggend, 13 Januarie 2025, was daar opwinding en entoesiasme onder die werkers tussen die wingerde van Koelenbosch in Stellenbosch toe die langverwagte oesseisoen aangebreek...

Rain Brings Grain: Unpacking Wandile Sihlobo’s Insights

Wandile Sihlobo, a renowned agricultural economist, recently penned an article titled Rain Brings Grain, offering a hopeful outlook on the rains currently blessing South...

Power of Recognition: Celebrating Champions in Agriculture

The agricultural sector serves as the backbone of global economies, feeding billions while sustaining rural communities. Yet, the tireless dedication of those working in...

South African Farmers Eye Bright Future with Full Red Apricots

Starting in January and continuing through March, South Africa stands as the sole global supplier of apricots in certain markets. This unique position is...

Harnessing Tiny Microbes for Agricultural Solutions to Climate Change

The impacts of climate change are vast and far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, economies, and human lives more profoundly than the COVID-19 pandemic ever did. One...