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Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and its Board have unanimously approved a proposal by Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp to...

Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals,...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and what happens on the farm...

Nedbank Agriculture Roundtable: Adapting to a Changing World

On 28 January 2025, Nedbank Agriculture hosted a roundtable event to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and explore what lies ahead for the...

Wes-Kaap Koringboere Staar Uitdagings in die Gesig – Wat Is die Uitweg?

Die koringprodusente van die Wes-Kaap het op 28 Januarie 2025 tydens Graan SA se streeksvergadering in Moorreesburg ‘n dringende boodskap aan die bedryf oorgedra:...

Key Economic Themes for Agriculture in South Africa in 2025

As South Africa steps into 2025, the nation faces a mix of opportunities and challenges across its economic landscape. The latest "South Africa Economic...

Improved Productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal Boosts Table Grape Exports

The 2024/2025 export season has seen a significant improvement in productivity at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), with key players in the agriculture...

Vital Role of Dairy Farming in Agriculture

Dairy farming is an integral part of agriculture, contributing significantly to food security, economic growth, and sustainable farming practices. It involves the production of...

Meet the Next Generation of Rovic Syncrospray

Rovic is proud to introduce the next generation of locally produced trailed mist blowers, delivering significant advancements over the previous Syncrospray models. The earlier...

InteliGro: Koolhidraatbestuur in sagtevrugte

Koolhidrate speel ‘n deurslaggewende rol in die fisiologie van vrugtebome, veral in die prosesse van groei, ontwikkeling en vrugteproduksie. Die biomolekules dien nie net...

Pinot Noir Oes Skop Af met Passie by Koelenbosch

Vanoggend, 13 Januarie 2025, was daar opwinding en entoesiasme onder die werkers tussen die wingerde van Koelenbosch in Stellenbosch toe die langverwagte oesseisoen aangebreek...

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...