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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...

Tru-Cape Producers in Western Cape Evaluate Storm’s Impact on Apple Harvest

In the orchards of Ceres and the EGVV area, situated within the heart of South Africa's fruit belt, Tru-Cape's pome (apple and pear) producers...

Navigating Uncertainty: The Western Cape’s Winter Crop Outlook

As the Western Cape approaches a pivotal moment for its winter crop season, farmers and stakeholders are navigating a landscape marked by climatic unpredictability...

Nampo: Landbou in a Digitale Era

Die 56ste jaarlikse NAMPO Oesdag wat van 14 - 17 Mei 2024 by Nampopark buite Bothaville in die Vrystaat plaasvind, fokus hierdie jaar op...

Western Cape Invests Over R1 Billion for the Safety of Farmers and Farm Workers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has done much over the past four years to protect and create a safer agricultural environment and farming...

Join the Mobi-kraal Revolution Secure Livestock, Save Predators, and Compete for R50,000

The Cape Leopard Trust has unveiled an enticing opportunity for innovators in the agricultural and conservation fields with its latest initiative, the ‘Mobi-kraal’ project....

Embrace Science for SA Agri Growth

For South Africa’s agriculture to thrive globally, it must stay updated with the latest in seed breeding and agrochemicals. These elements often go unnoticed...

Western Cape Agriculture’s 3rd Flyover Report Reveals Key Insights

On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer received the final report of the third iteration of the...

Sappi Achieves Feed Safety Milestone for Lignin-Based Animal Feed Additive

Sappi Southern Africa has achieved GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance (FSA) 2020 certification for Pelletin, one of its lignin-based products used as an additive in...

Minister Ivan Meyer’s Vision for Education and Training is Reshaping Agriculture in the Western Cape

When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector...

Cynthia Sekgobela’s Inspiring Journey into Farming

For Cynthia Sekgobela, retirement in 2016 brought a bold new beginning. After 21 years as an accountant and tax consultant, she swapped her ledgers...