14.4 C
Cape Town
Friday, July 10, 2026

News

A New Dawn for Public-Private Trust in South African Agriculture

South African agriculture has entered a new era now that the long-running and destructive standoff over the control of the country’s biosecurity is officially over. On July 9, 2026,...

Livestock Set for a Historic Return at NAMPO ALFA 2026

South Africa's agricultural sector has received a major boost ahead of the spring season....

Zomerlust Boutique Hotel Welcomes Paarl Interschools Visitors with a Stay That Gives Back

For generations of agricultural families, the road leads to Paarl every July. It is...

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium Brings Global Experts to South Africa

Octavoscene (Pty) Ltd is set to host a landmark Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Symposium on...

New fynbos soil discovery could unlock secrets to natural soil health and fertilizer efficiency

A groundbreaking discovery in a Western Cape nature reserve has revealed a hidden ally...

Tiger Brands’ Hulisani Programme Expands Support for Emerging Farmers

Tiger Brands has expanded its Hulisani agricultural development programme, welcoming a second cohort of 17 emerging farmers from Musina in Limpopo. Notably, women farmers...

Sauvignon Blanc Takes the Spotlight as SACelebrates a Month of Flavour This May

This May, South Africa’s most expressive cultivar takes center stage as wine lovers across the country toast to International Sauvignon Blanc Day on Friday,...

Tongaat Hulett Secures Last-Minute Lifeline: Liquidation Postponed to June

In a dramatic turn of events at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, the looming liquidation of sugar giant Tongaat Hulett (THL) has been temporarily averted....

Enhanced Connectivity: Emirates-Wesgro Deal to Support Western Cape Agri-Exports

While the primary headlines of the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Emirates and Wesgro focus on tourism, the implications for the Western...

Goss’s Wilt Now in 8 Provinces—KZN the Only “Clean” Zone Left

Goss’s Wilt is a destructive bacterial disease caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis that primarily targets maize, threatening yield by causing severe leaf blighting...

From Soil to Shipping: The R10 Per Litre Reality Check

For South African grain producers, the financial mathematics of the 2026 season have been rewritten in a single month. As the conflict in the...

Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth...

The April Waiting Game: Can SA Agriculture Weather the New “Section 301” Storm?

A year ago, South Africa’s agricultural sector braced for a "Liberation Day" that felt like anything but a celebration. Today, as we pass the...

South African Agriculture Carves a New Path

In the opening months of 2026, a profound shift has occurred in the corridors of South African agribusiness. For years, our sector has been...

Transnet Port Terminals Firms Up Infrastructure for 2026 Citrus Surge

As the South African citrus industry prepares to move an estimated 210 million cartons to over 100 global markets, the spotlight has shifted firmly...