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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

Mooiberge – One of the Sweetest Summer Experiences

The Western Cape of South Africa is blessed with many treasures, and one of the sweetest experiences you can enjoy during summer is strawberry-picking....

AVCO Foods launches Project White Gold – The first cassava value chain in SA

AVCO Foods, co-founded by Zin Mabaso and Markus Fröhlich, announces the launch of Project White Gold, a groundbreaking initiative that establishes a sustainable cassava...

Greening Your Farm: Sustainable Practices for a Resilient Future

In today's rapidly changing world, energy resilience has become a top priority for farmers. The volatile energy landscape, characterized by rising costs and inconsistent...

Table Grape Symposium to Unite Leaders and Innovators in Somerset West

The 10th International Table Grape Symposium taking place in Cape Town this November will bring together global industry leaders to discuss the latest scientific...

Clarity regarding permit requirements for EU & UK EPA TQR

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development published two gazettes outlining the procedure for exports from SACU and Mozambique to the EU...

United Exports Anticipates a Promising Stone Fruit Season Ahead

After a month of the new stone fruit season, United Exports looks ahead to a positive season with good yields, despite recent inclement weather...

Operational Challenges Hamper Port of Cape Town

Premier Winde recently met with stakeholders from the citrus fruit industry in Ceres, alongside provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger. Their...

Agreement with SU School for Climate Studies Strengthens Western Cape Climate Change Resilience

In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing commitment of the Western Cape Government to bolster and ensure a strong climate-resilient future...

Global Meeting Place for Agrifood Investment in Africa

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), serving as the global gathering point for agrifood investment in Africa, will take place at the Cape Town...

Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming Wins Top Honors at 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

On 4 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. The Western...