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Wind Farm Agri-Revolution: Central Karoo Youth Lead Green Enterprise Movement

The Brandvalley and Rietkloof Wind Farm Community Roots Project has officially transitioned from launch to action across the Central Karoo. Spearheaded by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South...

Inside South Africa’s 2024/25 Maize Crop & Quality Profile

South Africa’s commercial maize crop for the 2024/25 season reached 16,650,000 tons, marking the...

South Africa Seeks Middle East Market Access to Support Foot-and-Mouth Affected Livestock Sector

The South African Department of Agriculture has completed a high-level working visit across Saudi...

How Raw Agronomic Data Becomes Actionable Farm Management

Data-driven decision-making lies at the heart of modern agriculture, yet the sheer volume of...

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

In a major move to address crime across South Africa’s agricultural landscape, AgriCulture South...

Fuel Price Drop: A Vital Lift for South African Agriculture

On 7 May 2025, South Africa’s fuel prices dropped significantly, offering critical relief to the agricultural sector during the fuel-intensive harvest of grains, oilseeds,...

Orange River Flooding Threatens Northern Cape Agriculture

The Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape is experiencing significant flooding due to substantial releases from the Vaal, Bloemhof, Gariep, and Vanderkloof dams....

Western Cape Renews Key Agriculture Partnerships to Boost Farmer Support and Sector Growth

The  Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. This...

De Rustica Wins Big at EVOOLEUM 2025

South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) continue to match up to the international industry giants and to score highly in international competitions. SA...

Aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek brei landwyd uit

’n Langtermyn aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek in die Sandveld het oor agt jaar soveel sukses getoon dat dit nou na die noorde van Suid-Afrika uitgebrei word. Aartappelmot (Phthorimaea...

Fruit South Africa Announces Major Leadership Changes to Strengthen Industry Vision

Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has announced significant leadership changes within its Board of Directors, effective 1 April 2025. These appointments signal a new...

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...