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US Tariffs Move to 12.5%: What the Final Section 301 Ruling Means for SA Agriculture

The word from Washington is now official: effective midnight on 24 July 2026, the long-anticipated shift in American trade policy came into force. The United States has formally implemented...

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...

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...

South Africa’s agricultural exports rise in first quarter of 2025

South Africa’s agricultural sector has recorded a robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, with exports reaching a substantial US$3.36 billion. This marks...

Orchard Innovation Earns Spot in Young Farmer Competition

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is proud to announce that Gordon Anderson (36), farm manager at Oewerzicht near Greyton, a supplier of apples and pears to...

Minister Highlights Dairy Sector’s Role in Food Security, Jobs, and Economic Growth

On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at...

South Africa Lifts FMD Restrictions in Key Provinces as Vaccination Drive Expands

The South African Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced a major breakthrough in the campaign to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), highlighting intensified efforts...

Agri Wes-Kaap se 2025 Jongboer van die Jaar-finaliste bekendgemaak

Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam het met trots die agt finaliste vir die 2025 Jongboer van die Jaar-kompetisie aangekondig – ‘n geleentheid wat die passie,...

Shoprite Group Launches South Africa’s First Fully Recyclable Potato Bag

The Shoprite Group has become the first South African retailer to introduce a fully recyclable 7kg potato pocket, marking a major step forward in...

Agri Leaders Call for Urgent Relief Amid FMD Crisis

The Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa (TLU SA) and the Red Meat Producers Organisation (RPO) have jointly raised alarm over the escalating economic...

Homegrown Flash Gala Apple Hits Major Milestone

Just six years after its debut on the international stage, South Africa’s homegrown apple brand, Flash Gala, has reached a remarkable milestone. For the...

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...