The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Citrus Summit in Gqeberha on 12–13 March 2025, bringing together over 700 industry leaders, growers, policymakers, and logistics experts to discuss the future of South Africa’s most valuable agricultural export. Under the theme “Tough times don’t last, tough people do,” the summit […]
The Grain SA (GSA) 2025 Congress, held on 12-13 March 2025 at NAMPO Park near Bothaville, concluded, marking the end of two days of heartfelt reflection, critical debate, and strategic planning for South Africa’s grain industry. As producers, policymakers, and stakeholders convened under the banner “From Surviving to Thriving,” several pivotal matters reached their conclusion—through […]
In the picturesque farming town of Porterville, a transformation is taking place—one that blends tradition with innovation. Inspired Path, a dynamic video production company known for its storytelling excellence, recently visited Wesland Boerdery to capture the essence of modern farming. Their mission? To showcase the farm’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency, particularly in the face […]
South Africa Wine has expressed deep disappointment following the government’s latest budget announcement, describing the new excise tax increase as a damaging blow to one of the country’s most vital agricultural sectors. Despite “months of intense engagement with the National Treasury,” the organisation says the government has chosen to ignore repeated warnings about the serious […]
South Africa’s agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone with the approval to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines. This breakthrough follows nearly a decade of negotiations, marking an important step in expanding the country’s fruit export markets. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen confirmed that the Philippine market was officially opened on 26 February 2025, […]
On 10 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government and France’s Regional Council of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, extending a partnership that has flourished since 2002. This renewed agreement promises significant opportunities for agriculture and other sectors, focusing on economic growth, innovation, and climate resilience. Agriculture at the […]
On World Wildlife Day, celebrated on 3 March, Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West marked the remarkable growth of its diverse wildlife population. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, rare Rau quagga, eland, black wildebeest, bontebok, and indigenous Nguni cattle are thriving in the estate’s 1900-hectare private nature reserve. The reserve holds the same conservation status […]
Patagonië – uitgestrek en ongerep regoor Suid-Amerika vanaf Chili tot Argentinië… ‘n sogenaamde ‘last frontier’ en beslis een van die mees asemrowende en diverse bestemmings op aarde. ’n Reis deur hierdie afgeleë landskap, van Santiago tot Buenos Aires, is ’n eens-in-‘n-leeftyd avontuur, ‘n ongewone samevoeging van twee op-en-wakker wêreld-stede en die natuurskoon van ‘n ongerepte […]
Tired of water crises striking at the worst possible moments? Whether you’re heading out for a family weekend or managing livestock on a remote farm, not knowing the state of your water tanks can lead to costly, time-consuming emergencies. But what if you could monitor your water levels anytime, anywhere — and get instant alerts […]
Xavier and Andeon Louw, founders and executives of GreenSun, one of South Africa’s leading solar energy companies, typically spend their days managing teams and driving business strategy. This March, however, they’ll swap business meetings for blisters when they tackle the gruelling 2025 ABSA Cape Epic – an eight-day mountain bike race widely considered one of […]
