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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...

The Urgent Need for Traceability in South Africa’s Agriculture Industry

In a recent article by Greg Talbot, CEO of Tal-Tec, the pressing need for a robust agricultural traceability system in South Africa was emphasized....

Heleen Viljoen Wins Top Honors for Award-Winning Article on Wheat Import Tariffs

Heleen Viljoen, a junior economist at Grain SA, recently earned accolades for her technical article on wheat import tariffs, winning the Hollard Farming Portal...

Celebrating Today’s Champions to Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators

Agriculture is not just about cultivating crops or raising livestock—it’s about cultivating the future. The story of André Brink, named Farmer of the Year...

Agri Synergy: ‘n Bron van Hoop, Samewerking en Groei in die Landbousektor

In 'n tyd waarin gemeenskappe en besighede in Suid-Afrika onder toenemende druk verkeer, tree Agri Synergy na vore as 'n baanbrekende inisiatief om 'n...

Premier Winde Enhances Water Security and Infrastructure in the West Coast

Premier Alan Winde recently conducted a series of unannounced visits to various facilities in the West Coast region, covering Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, and Piketberg. These...

Tru-Cape Cherry Growers Stay Optimistic Amid Frost Setbacks

Despite frost heavily affecting early cherry varieties, Tru-Cape’s cherry growers remain positive about the overall quality of this season’s harvest and the promising opportunities...

Q3 2024 Labour Survey: Western Cape Leads Job Growth, Agriculture Remains Resilient

The latest Quarter 3 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) presents encouraging signs for South Africa’s labour market, highlighting substantial job creation in the...

Hortgro Launches Centre to Tackle Invasive Pests in Deciduous Fruit Industry

The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the future of the...

Innoverende voeding vir jou gewasse – Haifa Groep

Onder die bekwame leiding van Mnr. Motti Levin, wat sedert April 2018 as uitvoerende hoof van die Haifa Groep dien, het die maatskappy sy...

Power Demand Solutions: Cutting Costs for Businesses and Agriculture with Solar Power

In today’s competitive market, businesses and agricultural operations are under increasing pressure to control rising energy costs. Power Demand Solutions provides tailored solar power...