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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...

The Digital Frontier: Matlhane Maphoto’s National Agri-Tech Blueprint

In the heart of Ga-Maphoto, a rural village nestled in the Limpopo province, 22-year-old Matlhane Thabiso Maphoto is proving that the future of South...

Early Table Grape Season Tests Export Logistics

South Africa’s 2025/26 table grape season has entered a decisive early phase, with production volumes building steadily while export logistics continue to lag behind...

Waging War on FMD: Steenhuisen Unveils ‘Zero Tolerance’ Roadmap for 2026

As of late December 2025, South Africa’s livestock sector stands at a historic crossroads. After a year of devastating spread that saw Foot-and-Mouth Disease...

High Price of Celebration: Why This Year’s Christmas Lunch is Costing a Fortune

Whether it’s a formal roast in the oven, a traditional "Seven Colours" feast, or a relaxed family gathering, South Africans sit down for Christmas...

The Harvest of Hospitality Wellness and Agri-Tourism at Brahman Hills

South Africa, renowned globally for its natural beauty and diverse agricultural output, is currently experiencing a boom in Experiential Tourism—a trend blending agriculture, hospitality,...

Cut Costs, Cover More, Spray Smarter with VICAR Radial Turbine Sprayers

Over the past three seasons, Ikapa Trading in Grabouw—co-owned by Neels Thiart and supported by seasoned industry expert Mike Heath—has successfully conducted more than...

Grain SA: Year-Long Tariff Delay Sparks ‘Growing Doubts’ on SA Wheat Commitment

South Africa’s wheat industry is spiralling into a deepening crisis, but the real threat, according to Grain SA, is not just the price of...

Farmers Are More Optimistic: Confidence in Agriculture Jumps High

The mood in South African agriculture brightened in the final quarter of 2025, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) making a firm rebound....

Unlocking Water’s Hidden Potential for Healthier Crops and Livestock

A quiet revolution in South African agriculture is reshaping how farmers think about water. Dr. Chabad de la Fontaine, a naturopathic doctor and quantum...

Rovic Is Redefining Tillage to Break the Yield Barrier Beneath Your Soil

Across the Western Cape, farmers are gearing up for another season marked by unpredictable weather patterns, stressed soils, and pressure to keep yields profitable....