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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...

Bloemskou 2026 Landbou-uitnemendheid onder die Vergrootglas

Van 23 April tot 2 Mei 2026 word die hart van die Vrystaat weer die brandpunt van Suid-Afrikaanse landbou wanneer die jaarlikse Bloemskou in...

Double Victory for Citrus: Technical and Tariff Barriers Fall as China Trade Deepens

South African citrus producers are entering the 2026 season with a significantly cleared path to the East. Following the signing of a supplementary phytosanitary...

South Africa Shifts to Proactive War on Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Department of Agriculture has signalled a decisive shift in its strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), moving from reactive containment to a proactive,...

Western Cape Bolsters “War on FMD” as 50,000 New Vaccine Doses Arrive

The Western Cape Government has significantly ramped up its offensive against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) following the arrival of a critical shipment of 50,000 vaccine...

Dutch Innovation Mission: Bridging the Gap in Regenerative Agriculture

A high-level delegation from the Netherlands consisting of twelve specialized companies, researchers, and agricultural experts is set to arrive in South Africa this month....

Rovic: Planting for Profit

As the season progresses and crops establish across South Africa’s main grain-producing regions, the results of planting decisions begin to show. Whether conditions are...

Western Cape Allocates R22 Million to Support Livestock Farmers Amid Dry Conditions

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide critical fodder support to livestock farmers affected...

Swartland at 40: From Bulk Wines to World-Class Brilliance in South Africa’s Olive & Wine Heartland

There is a specific magic that happens when you cross the Bothmanskloof Pass into the Riebeek Valley. The air feels crisper, the light softens...

Internationally Established Croplan Seed Brand Launches in South Africa

The South African agricultural landscape is set to welcome a global heavyweight in seed genetics as InteliGro announces the local introduction of the Croplan®...

SACU Trade Barriers: A Growing Threat to SA Agriculture

The Southern African agricultural landscape is currently facing a critical test of its integration and cooperation. According to Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the...