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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...

Unexpected Load-Shedding Chaos Disrupts South African Agriculture

South Africa’s agricultural sector is reeling from the sudden return of load-shedding, which escalated to Stage 6 on February 23, 2025, before being reduced...

Integrating Fynbos and Viticulture: Delheim’s Sustainable Approach to Farming

The future of sustainable agriculture lies in striking a balance between farming and ecological preservation. At Delheim Wine Estate, this philosophy has driven their...

South Africa’s Agricultural Evolution: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP) latest report, Agriculture in South Africa in the Democratic Era: 1994-2024, highlights three decades of transformation,...

Santam Agriculture & NWKV Launch 2025 Photo Competition: Capture ‘Wool in Action’ and Win!

Santam Agriculture and the National Wool Growers Association (NWKV) are once again calling on photography enthusiasts, farmers, and creatives to showcase their best wool-related...

Safeguarding South Africa’s Agriculture: The Game-Changing Plant Health Act, 2024

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the signing of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill into law as the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act,...

From Health Crisis to Legacy: The Inspirational Journey of Rio Largo

When faced with a health challenge, many seek solutions in medicine or minor lifestyle adjustments. But for Nick and Brenda Wilkinson, a simple dietary...

Rooibos From SA Farms to Global Wellness Shelves

South Africa’s Rooibos industry is rapidly gaining recognition as a key player in the global health and wellness market. Behind this botanical powerhouse lies...

Electro Africa: Shaping the Future of Farming through Renewable Energy

In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural hub, something extraordinary is happening. Farmers in the Western Cape are redefining how they grow, harvest, and...

Jongboer van die Jaar: Bou Jou Toekoms in Landbou!

Die Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam Jongboer van die Jaar-kompetisie is 'n belangrike inisiatief wat jong boere se uitnemendheid erken en hul waardevolle bydrae tot...

Plaasstories uit B’Bos: Sweatie Germishuys en die Hart van die Plaaslewe

In die rustige, landelike omgewing van Baardskeerdersbos – of kortweg B’Bos – lê die plase Protea en Remhoogte, waar familie en harde werk die...