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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...

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...

Importance of Including ‘Karoo Lamb’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) in SA

South Africa is a land of diverse landscapes and cultures, and its culinary heritage is no exception. Among the many delicacies that grace the...

Food waste and loss is everyone’s responsibility

South Africa grapples with a staggering food waste problem, with farmers, retailers, and consumers discarding over 10 million tons of food annually. This issue is...

Western Cape Farming Resilience Shines Amid Floods

The Western Cape, a vital hub for South Africa's agricultural production, recently faced heavy flooding, raising concerns about crop and infrastructure damage. Preliminary views on...