On 19 August 2014, a group of farmers and agricultural business representatives from Koue Bokkeveld, Ceres, Wolseley, and Tulbagh came together to form what is now known as Partners in Agri Land Solutions (PALS). Built on the principles of integrity, honesty, respect, trust, transparency, commitment, and accountability, PALS was established to drive sustainable land reform […]
Sponsored by RMB, the Simonsberg Wine Festival will take place from 28 to 30 March 2025 at the Plaisir Wine Estate, and is set to be a standout occasion, showcasing the stature and prestige of the Simonsberg and the opportunity to taste over 40 superlative wines from 12 of the best wineries in South Africa. […]
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 […]
