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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...

Heleen Viljoen Wins Top Honors for Award-Winning Article on Wheat Import Tariffs

Heleen Viljoen, a junior economist at Grain SA, recently earned accolades for her technical article on wheat import tariffs, winning the Hollard Farming Portal...

Celebrating Today’s Champions to Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators

Agriculture is not just about cultivating crops or raising livestock—it’s about cultivating the future. The story of André Brink, named Farmer of the Year...

Agri Synergy: ‘n Bron van Hoop, Samewerking en Groei in die Landbousektor

In 'n tyd waarin gemeenskappe en besighede in Suid-Afrika onder toenemende druk verkeer, tree Agri Synergy na vore as 'n baanbrekende inisiatief om 'n...

Premier Winde Enhances Water Security and Infrastructure in the West Coast

Premier Alan Winde recently conducted a series of unannounced visits to various facilities in the West Coast region, covering Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, and Piketberg. These...

Tru-Cape Cherry Growers Stay Optimistic Amid Frost Setbacks

Despite frost heavily affecting early cherry varieties, Tru-Cape’s cherry growers remain positive about the overall quality of this season’s harvest and the promising opportunities...

Q3 2024 Labour Survey: Western Cape Leads Job Growth, Agriculture Remains Resilient

The latest Quarter 3 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) presents encouraging signs for South Africa’s labour market, highlighting substantial job creation in the...

Hortgro Launches Centre to Tackle Invasive Pests in Deciduous Fruit Industry

The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the future of the...

Innoverende voeding vir jou gewasse – Haifa Groep

Onder die bekwame leiding van Mnr. Motti Levin, wat sedert April 2018 as uitvoerende hoof van die Haifa Groep dien, het die maatskappy sy...

Power Demand Solutions: Cutting Costs for Businesses and Agriculture with Solar Power

In today’s competitive market, businesses and agricultural operations are under increasing pressure to control rising energy costs. Power Demand Solutions provides tailored solar power...

How Agriculture Drives Economic and Social Sustainability in South Africa

In the last quarter of 2023, primary agriculture in South Africa employed around 920 000 people directly, i.e., on farms and in agro-processing facilities. ...