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How Regenerative Tourism is Unlocking New Value for Bergrivier Agriculture

As regenerative tourism emerges as a powerful driver of sustainable development, the Western Cape’s Bergrivier region is demonstrating how this movement can directly benefit local farming communities. For generations,...

From Policy to Practice: The Meeting That Unlocked FMD Vaccine Access

The long-standing struggle over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control in South Africa reached a major...

Grain SA Slams JSE Decision on Soybean Price Model

Grain SA has expressed deep disappointment and strong disagreement following the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s...

Ceres Fruit Growers Upgrades Strengthen South Africa’s Export Future

South Africa's apple and pear industry continues to invest in modern infrastructure to remain...

Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the...

Hortgro Legacy Foundation Boosts SA Fruit Industry with Sustainability Focus

The newly inaugurated Hortgro Legacy Foundation (HLF) in Paarl promises to revolutionize South Africa’s deciduous fruit sector by integrating alternative income sources to supplement...

Weekend Warrior: Grabouw Showcases Agri-Tourism and Sustainability

Over the weekend of 13-14 April 2024, the trails around Grabouw, primarily known for their agricultural heritage, turned into a hub of mountain biking...

Clement October Wins Inaugural Game Changer Award at SA Dairy Awards

Agri-Expo has honoured 34-year-old Clement October, head cheesemaker at Klein River Cheese, with the inaugural Hollard Game Changer Award. Announced at the prestigious South...

South Africa-China Avocado Trade Deal Boosts Export Opportunities

In March 2023, a trade agreement was finalized between South Africa and China, permitting the export of South African Hass avocados to China for...

Sowing Success: Innovations spark Agricultural Transformation

In the heart of the Western Cape, a remarkable transformation is unfolding across the agricultural landscape as farmers adopt pioneering innovations and groundbreaking technologies,...

Sustainable Pest Control Through Drone Technology

High-tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, where an innovative approach is being adopted to maintain...

Ilse Ruthford: Die Verhaal van Passie en Pionierskap in die Wynwêreld

Ilse Anne Ruthford, ‘n uitsonderlike vrou diep gewortel in haar afkoms en ‘n onwrikbare gees, is ‘n inspirasie vir baie. Gebore en getoë in...

Rovic Leers se Rewolusionêre SOLEM Besproeiingstegnologie: ‘n Nuwe Era in Landbou-effektiwiteit

Rovic Leers, ‘n vooraanstaande vervaardiger van landboumasjinerie in Suid-Afrika, het ‘n reputasie opgebou vir die verskaffing van topgehalte landboutoerusting en implemente aan boere regoor...

Boosting Dairy Profits through Science at Outeniqua Research Farm

Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which...

InteliGro announces the integration of a seed division

Seed is the cornerstone of agriculture. Without it, no human or animal can eat. InteliGro recently announced the further strengthening of its value proposition through...