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Farming

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...

Dean Barnard Gekroon as Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam se Jongboer van die Jaar 2024

Dean Barnard, 'n 40-jarige boer van Oppie Plaas in Waboomskraal naby George, is onlangs as die Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam se Jongboer van die...

Verder Group’s Global Initiative: 2,000 Olive Trees Planted at Mardouw Olive Estate

Global technology leader, Verder Group, is marking its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and has chosen the multi-award winning Mardouw Olive Estate to...

Koolstofkrediete: ‘n Sleutel tot Volhoubare Landbou vir Produsente

In ‘n wêreld wat toenemend bewus is van klimaatsverandering, bied koolstofkrediete boere ‘n kans om addisionele inkomste te verdien en volhoubare praktyke te bevorder....

Woolworths Leads Agricultural Innovation with ‘Farming for the Future’ Initiative

Woolworths has spearheaded a revolutionary approach to agriculture with its “Farming for the Future” initiative, aiming to transform the landscape of farming in South...

InteliGro Appoints AJ Griesel as New Managing Director

Effective 1 June 2024, InteliGro enters an exciting new chapter, as we welcome AJ Griesel as new Managing Director. AJ fills the position of Managing...

Outeniqua Research Farm Advancing Agricultural Practices for 70 Years

Established in 1953, the Outeniqua Research Farm is located southwest of George in the Eden District and covers approximately 300 hectares with varied irrigation...

How Rooibos Farming Fuels SA’s Wellness and Agricultural Growth

In South Africa, the agricultural landscape is witnessing a transformative era, driven by the burgeoning global demand for wellness tourism. At the heart of...

PwC Report Highlights Urgent Need for Technological Innovations to Enhance SA’s Food Security

In 2023, the volume of food and beverages sold per capita at South African grocery stores and supermarkets declined by an estimated 3.2%. This...

Western Cape Boosts Citrus Exports with R2 Million Investment in Pest Control Innovation

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has presented a R2 million cheque to the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) to support the Sterile Insect Technique...

A Journey Through the Vineyards of the Western Cape

Located at the southern tip of Africa, the Western Cape is not just a stunningly beautiful landscape blessed with majestic mountains and lush valleys,...