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Heavy Weather Lashes Western Cape: Rural Infrastructure and Logistics Under Strain

The Western Cape’s agricultural heartlands are facing a significant challenge as a series of severe weather systems continue to sweep across the province. In response to the escalating crisis,...

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...

Record Harvest Meets Port Bottlenecks: 2025/26 Joint Grape Marketing Forum Season Wrap-Up

The 2025/26 South African table grape season was a study in contrasts, defined by...

Nampo 2026: Waar die Bedryf die Toekoms in die Oë Kyk – en ’n Plan Maak

In die hartjie van die somergraangebied, waar die stof van Bothaville gewoonlik net deur...

RVS-FMD: A Strategic Breakthrough or an Administrative Minefield?

The publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD) on...

The Stage is Set: Agri’s Got Talent 2026 Search Hits High Gear

The orchards and vineyards of South Africa are buzzing with more than just the harvest this season. Since entries officially opened on 23 March...

Introducting the new agriculture power pack from Stihl

At STIHL, you’ll find the right tools to take on any challenge in your field. The new Agriculture Power Pack offers a powerful trio...

Entries Open: South Africa’s Top Preserve Makers Invited to Compete for National Glory

Following a highly successful debut in 2025, Agri-Expo is once again calling on local producers to showcase their finest preserved products on a national...

Engen brings resilience and innovation to NAMPO 2026

Engen will once again partner with Grain SA at NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, taking place from 12–15 May at NAMPO Park in Bothaville. With...

SA Agriculture’s Dual Reality Export Resilience Amidst the Surcharge Squeeze

As South Africa moves through May 2026, the agricultural sector is defined by a sharp contrast between record-breaking production potential and a tightening fiscal...

Dutch Innovation Mission Plants Seeds for a Regenerative Future in South Africa

The landscape of South African agriculture is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. From 20 to 24 April 2026, a high-level Dutch delegation—comprising researchers,...

Coordination Strategy Secures Western Cape’s Agricultural Future

In a move to fortify the Western Cape’s agricultural backbone against a "triple threat" of regional and global risks, Premier Alan Winde chaired an...

Protecting the Herd: The Argentine Alliance

In a decisive move to protect the national herd and stabilize the livestock sector, South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has solidified a...

Smart Farming at Scale: NAMPO 2026 Ready for Record-Breaking Numbers

In an economic climate where profitability is under immense pressure, "business as usual" is no longer an option for the South African producer. The...

Absa AgriTrends: The May 2026 Outlook — Why Efficiency is the Only Shield

As the South African agricultural sector stands on the threshold of May, the release of the Absa AgriTrends 2026 Autumn Edition serves as a...