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Quality Meets Resilience: SA Wine’s 2026 Strategic Pivot

The South African wine industry enters the second quarter of 2026 at a critical juncture. As global markets shift toward value and selectivity, the sector has moved beyond a...

Two Million Doses Bolster South Africa’s FMD Response

South Africa’s efforts to contain and manage Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have received...

Tiger Brands’ Hulisani Programme Expands Support for Emerging Farmers

Tiger Brands has expanded its Hulisani agricultural development programme, welcoming a second cohort of...

Goss’s Wilt Now in 8 Provinces—KZN the Only “Clean” Zone Left

Goss’s Wilt is a destructive bacterial disease caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis that...

Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal...

Minister Steenhuisen Appoints New Veterinary Council to Guard National Standards

In the latest move of a high-speed month for agricultural reform, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen officially constituted the new South African Veterinary Council...

SA Uitvoerders: Hoe Samewerking Ons Landbou Internasionaal Versterk

Vir die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaanse boer voel die wetgewing van die Mededingingskommissie dikwels ver verwyder van die daaglikse realiteit op die plaas. ’n Historiese regulasie...

From Vision to Validation: A Fortnight That Redefined South Africa’s FMD Fight

The last 14 days have marked the most significant shift in South Africa’s animal health policy in over a decade. Moving away from temporary...

SA Wine Industry Enters 2026 With Clear Priorities and a Focus on Execution

After a challenging 2025 marked by tariff pressures, logistics constraints, climate risks and softer global demand, the South African wine and brandy industry enters...

Record Pace, Rising Pressure: A Mid-Season Review of the 2026 Table Grape Harvest

As the South African table grape industry moves past the midpoint of the 2026 season, the data released by the Joint Grape Marketing Forum...

“Speed-to-Market” Strategy: Western Cape Express is Reshaping the 2026 Export Season

As the 2026 harvest reaches its crescendo, the logistics landscape has shifted to provide a massive boost for South African agriculture. Through a dedicated...

Minister Steenhuisen Appoints Industry Council to Lead FMD Eradication Drive

In a decisive move to combat the ongoing threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has formally appointed the FMD Industry...

Record-Breaking 2025 Valencia Season Strains Logistics Amid Surge

The Southern African citrus industry has concluded a landmark 2025 Valencia season, characterised by volumes that significantly outperformed initial forecasts but placed unprecedented pressure...

Data and Disasters: Strengthening the “Invisible Infrastructure” of the Western Cape

In a globalised economy, the strength of a province's agricultural logistics is often measured by its ports and rail lines. However, as extreme weather...

Logistics: The Undeniable Backbone of South African Farming Excellence

The South African agricultural sector is a global powerhouse, yet the true determinant of its success is often invisible: logistics. No longer a background...