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Farming

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...

Innoverende Landbou-Opleiding Vorm Toekomstige Leiers

Die Hoër Landbouskool Boland, geleë net buite Paarl, staan uit as ‘n voorloper op die gebied van landbou-opvoeding in Suid-Afrika. Met ‘n unieke benadering...

Besturende direkteur van InteliGro, Gideon Hefer, betree nuwe rol

WinField United South Africa (WUSA) en InteliGro kondig gesamentlik aan dat Gideon Hefer, Besturende Direkteur van InteliGro, die besluit geneem het om met ingang...

We Salute Our Agricultural Heroes

In the vast fields and under the endless skies, you are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to feed the world. Through every challenge...

Agricultural sector urged to follow guidelines to minimise the impact of heat and fires

Following the continued incidences of extreme heat and numerous veld fires across the Western Cape, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer,...

Navigating Challenges in South African Farming

In the vast and diverse landscapes of South Africa, where the beauty of nature meets the resilience of farmers, a daily battle against adversity...

InteliGro se Innoverende Landboustrategieë – ‘n Aand van Verbinding, Vooruitgang en Viering in die Vyeboom-Omgewing

Prentjiemooi appelboorde en stringe liggies onder ‘n groot Bedouin-tent het produsente en verskaffers op 16 November by die Skilpad Teater verwelkom vir InteliGro se...

Mooiberge – One of the Sweetest Summer Experiences

The Western Cape of South Africa is blessed with many treasures, and one of the sweetest experiences you can enjoy during summer is strawberry-picking....

AVCO Foods launches Project White Gold – The first cassava value chain in SA

AVCO Foods, co-founded by Zin Mabaso and Markus Fröhlich, announces the launch of Project White Gold, a groundbreaking initiative that establishes a sustainable cassava...

Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming Wins Top Honors at 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

On 4 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. The Western...

Latest Wheat Crop Estimates Reveal Significant Growth

The latest data from the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) reveals a significant increase in the expected production of wheat. The forecast now stands at...