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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 as a focused initiative to...

Why Agriculture Needs a New Generation of STEM Talent

Agriculture is one of South Africa’s most strategically important industries. It secures food systems,...

Fresh Opportunities: Maersk’s Investment Keeps South Africa’s Fruit World-Class

South Africa’s fresh fruit industry has received a welcome boost with the opening of...

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.,...

Insect Science Secures Historic Triple Win at ontbytSAKE Awards

Innovation in sustainable agriculture took centre stage this week as Insect Science made history...

Shoprite Launches R1-Million Food Garden Competition to Boost Food Security

South Africa’s agricultural landscape is set to receive a boost with the launch of Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, a R1-million...

Agriculture Meets Innovation at Sauvignon Blanc SA Seminar and AGM

Winemakers, viticulturists, marketers, and wine professionals are invited to join Sauvignon Blanc South Africa for its annual Seminar and AGM – an opportunity to...

Tru-Cape’s 2025 Cherry Season: A Record-Breaking Harvest

The 2025 cherry season in Ceres has begun with trees heavy with glossy red fruit, thanks to exceptional spring weather. Tru-Cape’s procurement director, Calla...

South Africa’s R400 Million Stone Fruit Deal with China Opens New Chapter in Global Agricultural Trade

The South African agricultural sector is celebrating a major victory following the signing of a historic Stone Fruit Trade Protocol between the Minister of...

South African Agri-Logistics Achieves Global Recognition with Platinum Award

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) and its partner, Transnova Africa, have been jointly honoured with the prestigious Platinum Award at the 2025...

Why the Imported FMD Vaccine is a Temporary Fix for a R4 Billion Problem

South Africa's agricultural sector breathes a collective, albeit cautious, sigh of relief as another significant consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses, approximately 700,000...

Rooibos Unlocks New Prospects for Aquaculture

A breakthrough study from Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has revealed that Rooibos — one of South Africa’s most iconic crops —...

SAPPA Inligtingsdag 2025: Die Pekanneutprodusent van die Toekoms in Fokus

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Pekanneutprodusente Assosiasie (SAPPA) hou op Vrydag, 7 November 2025, hul jaarlikse Inligtingsdag en Algemene Jaarvergadering (AGM) in Hartswater. Hierdie byeenkoms is die...

Kanu Wines Blends Heritage, Tourism and Agricultural Growth

Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Kanu Wines has introduced a fresh way for visitors to engage with South Africa’s winemaking heritage....

Zimbabwe Lifts Maize Import Ban: Boost for South Africa’s Farmers and Consumers

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s formal decision to lift its ban on maize imports. The change, announced in Statutory...