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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...

South African Exporters Secure Lucrative Trade Leads at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025

South African fresh produce exporters returned home after a highly successful participation in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition, held in Germany from 5-7...

South Africa’s Poultry Industry at Risk: Urgent Call for Bird Flu Vaccination

The South African poultry industry is facing mounting challenges as Avian Influenza (AI or bird flu) continues to spread globally. Experts warn that the...

South Africa Regains Access to Thai Market for Apple Exports After 16-Year Ban

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is pleased to announce that South Africa (SA) has regained market access for exportation of fresh apples from South...

Agri SA Acknowledges 4.4% Farm Wage Increase Amidst Sector Challenges

Agri SA notes the announcement made by the Department of Labour and Employment regarding a 4,4% increase in the national minimum wage for farm...

Gay’s Guernsey Dairy: A Dairy Anchored in Passion and Tradition

Nestled in the charming town of Prince Albert, in the heart of the breathtaking Karoo, lies Gay’s Guernsey Dairy - a family-run treasure that...

South Africa’s Fruit Sector Expands with Innovative Cultivars

South Africa's fruit industry continues to grow with groundbreaking developments in deciduous fruit breeding. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in collaboration with Culdevco, has...

2025 Wine Harvest: A Season of Resilience Growth and Celebration

South African wine producers are welcoming the 2025 harvest season with renewed optimism following the challenges of the past year. As vineyards across the...

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...