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Precision and Skill Mark the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10

South Africa’s premier celebration of Sauvignon Blanc has officially entered its landmark 20th year, drawing 159 entries from 95 producers across the country. Presented by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa...

South African Wine Industry Reaches New Heights in Tim Atkin’s 14th Special Report

Master of Wine Tim Atkin has unveiled his 14th annual South Africa Special Report,...

South African Preserve Championships crown organic berry jam as national winner

A handcrafted organic berry jam has taken the top spot among 700 entries from...

Agri-Tourism Leadership: Vergelegen Secures Back-to-Back Best Wine Farm Experience Awards

Vergelegen Estate has once again underscored the immense commercial and brand value of integrated...

Wellington Pinotage Crowned Overall SA Champion at 2026 SA Young Wine Show

On 21 August at the Percheron Hall at Elsenburg Agricultural College in Stellenbosch, a...

South African Wine Industry Shines Globally with Historic November Triumphs

The South African wine industry achieved a spectacular series of global accolades during November 2025, with news unfolding in a precise sequence that showcased...

Platter’s 46th Edition Highlights Excellence and Growth in SA Wine

Platter’s by Diners Club has released its 2026 edition, marking 46 years of guiding consumers, producers and industry stakeholders through South Africa’s evolving wine...

Historic Milestone for Blaauwklippen as The House of Zin Is Officially Unveiled

Blaauwklippen has created a defining moment in South Africa’s wine narrative with the launch of The House of Zin, reinforcing its position as a...

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...