14.4 C
Cape Town
Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Lifestyle

SA Wine Summit 2026: Navigating the Cycle of Extremes and Economic Headwinds

The South Africa Wine Summit convened at Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on 28 May 2026, bringing together wine industry leaders, growers, and agricultural stakeholders to map out how the...

2026 Wine Harvest and Economic Pressures Take Center Stage at Upcoming South Africa Wine Summit

As South African wine producers navigate increasingly volatile climate patterns and complex global trade...

South Africa’s Food Inflation Hits 14-Month Low Amid Surging Input Costs

South African consumers received a welcome reprieve this week as consumer food price inflation...

Robertson Valley Rallies as Van Loveren Navigates Record Flood Recovery

The Robertson Valley is beginning a long road to recovery following a catastrophic weather...

Context is King: 2026 Summit to Address Economic and Climatic Pressures on SA Wine

The South African wine industry is preparing to gather at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory...

South Africa’s Farming Elite Honoured at Prestigious AWSA National Awards

The pinnacle of the South African agricultural calendar, the 2025 Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) National Awards, took place on Friday, 14 November 2025 at...

Relief for SA Agriculture: U.S. Scraps Tariffs on Key Food Exports

South Africa's agricultural export sector is celebrating a significant victory following a U.S. Executive Order issued on 14 November 2025. The order removes the...

Minister Steenhuisen Announces Comprehensive Plan to Boost Local Honey, Combat Imports, and Protect Bees

The humble honeybee, deemed the "farmer of the sky" by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, is officially valued at a staggering R10 billion annually...

Hansie Viljoen: ‘n Lewe van Volhoubare Groei en Generasienalatenskap

Hansie Viljoen van Leeudoringstad, pas aangewys as die Graan SA Graanprodusent van die Jaar 2025, bewys dat die toekoms van graanboerdery diep in die...

Smart Silos: The Key to Securing Africa’s Food Future

As Africa faces mounting pressure to feed a rapidly growing population, the continent is losing about 37% of its food before it ever reaches...

Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards 2025 Honours Agri Worker Excellence

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) proudly celebrated the skill and dedication of agri workers across the province at the 2025 Western Cape...

Grain SA Crowns Hansie Viljoen as 2025 Producer of the Year, Upholding Excellence Against Economic Headwinds

The pinnacle of South African commercial agriculture was celebrated on Friday, 31 October 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg. The...

GEN-Z Vineyard Project Expands Its Vision

The ADVICO (Advancement of Viticulture Collective) platform marks the next chapter in journey of GEN-Z Vineyard Project, launched by Vinpro in 2016. What started...

Enartis and Parsec Join Forces to Shape the Future of Global Winemaking

A landmark deal has been announced in the international wine industry as Enartis S.r.l., part of the Esseco Group and a global leader in...

Insect Science Secures Historic Triple Win at ontbytSAKE Awards

Innovation in sustainable agriculture took centre stage this week as Insect Science made history at the Lottoland ontbytSAKE Onderneming van die Jaar event. The...