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Farming

Vergelegen’s Nguni Nursery Welcomes a New Generation

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has welcomed 137 Nguni calves this season, with another eight still due. The new additions bring the estate’s Nguni herd to over 450...

Crisis in the Swartland: Wheat Farmers Cannot Carry Climate Risk Alone

South Africa’s grain sector is sounding the alarm as a severe drought in the...

Agri-Tourism Leadership: Vergelegen Secures Back-to-Back Best Wine Farm Experience Awards

Vergelegen Estate has once again underscored the immense commercial and brand value of integrated...

BigBucks Gala Secures European Plant Breeders’ Rights After Eight-Year Wait

In a historic milestone for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the BigBucks Gala apple variety...

Cultivating the Future: South Africa’s Search for the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year

With Edri Vorster of the Mahela Group recently announced as the Agri Limpopo Young...

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...

Planting Trees: A Path to a Sustainable Environment

Planting trees is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to environmental sustainability. Trees are essential for life, offering countless ecological, social, and...

Klein River Cheese Puts Stanford on the Global Cheese Map with World-Class Recognition

Klein River Cheese, nestled in the picturesque town of Stanford,  has achieved a monumental milestone at the 2024 World Cheese Awards, held at the...

AFGRI kondig trots aan: Die Wenner van die Mooiste Kaap Fotokompetisie!

AFGRI is verheug om bekend te maak dat Penny Foyn as die algehele wenner van die 2024 Mooiste Kaap Fotokompetisie aangewys is! Haar buitengewone...

Tru-Cape Anticipates a Promising Pear Season with New Blush Varieties

With new blush pear varieties coming into play this season, Tru-Cape is gearing up for a pear season full of promise. “We are looking forward...

Rovic’s Hydraulic Tines: Advancing Sustainable Farming

In modern agriculture, the adoption of advanced agricultural equipment has transformed how farmers manage their fields, improve productivity, and promote sustainable practices. As the...

Vergelegen Triumphs with Amorim Biodiversity Award for Pioneering Environmental Efforts

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, celebrated for its exceptional sustainability initiatives, has triumphed over four international wine estates to take home the Amorim...