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Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today, 13 August 2026, formally handing over a memorandum and a national petition demanding a...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

South Africa Celebrates Inaugural Annual Citrus Day

A historic chapter was written for South African agriculture on 11 August 2026 as...

Western Cape Canola Set for Strong Harvest Outlook

As late winter rolls across the Western Cape, driving through the agricultural corridor between...

HortiDemoCentre: A Hub for Cutting-Edge Horticultural Technology

On 20 October 2023, the HortiDemoCentre at the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agrisciences, Stellenbosch University, opened its doors to welcome Queen Máxima of...

Simonsvlei: Where Winemaking Artistry Meets the Enchanting Landscapes of Paarl

Nestled in the heart of the illustrious Cape Winelands, Simonsvlei stands as a testament to the rich tradition of winemaking in South Africa. This...

Bottelary Hills Conservancy: All set for for Garden Town Stellenbosch

The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom - the smallest and most diverse botanical kingdom in the...

McGregor Bridge Officially Reopened: A Triumph of Community Efforts

Critical infrastructure at the approach to the McGregor bridge was destroyed on Monday 25 September when the Western Cape was hit by heavy downpours....

Western Cape’s Commitment to Food Security: Leaving No One Behind

On 6 October, 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer, launched Food Security Month during a World Food Day event in Kranshoek,...

Garden Day 2023 – Your Garden, Your Celebration

Stop your pottering and start your planning because Garden Day is happening this Sunday, 15 October 2023, and everyone is invited to be a...

Best Of Wine Tourism Awards Celebrate Excellence in Wine Tourism

In a milestone 25th edition of the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards (BOWTA) the recipients for the year 2024 were revealed...

Eggs and Poultry Remain Safe Amidst Avian Flu Concerns

South African consumers are facing a potential scramble for eggs as the avian flu outbreak takes its toll on the poultry industry. While supermarket...

!Xhariep Agricultural Writers SA Regional Awards Celebrate Agricultural Excellence

The agricultural community of the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape gathered on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Durbanville Hills for a night of recognition...

Western Cape Farming Resilience Shines Amid Floods

The Western Cape, a vital hub for South Africa's agricultural production, recently faced heavy flooding, raising concerns about crop and infrastructure damage. Preliminary views on...