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Agbiz Congress 2026: Driving Strategic Collaboration in South African Agribusiness

The South African agricultural landscape is set for a high-level strategic gathering as the Agbiz Congress 2026 officially kicks off at the Boardwalk ICC in Gqeberha, running from 3...

SA Wine Summit 2026: Navigating the Cycle of Extremes and Economic Headwinds

The South Africa Wine Summit convened at Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on 28 May...

Western Cape Infrastructure and Power Updates Following Devastating Cape Storms

Following a devastating series of severe weather events earlier this month, Premier Alan Winde...

From Field to Table: Good Life Show Opens Local Agribusiness Trade Pathways

As domestic demand for traceable, sustainably produced, and clean food surges, the upcoming Good...

Surging volumes, shrinking margins: The bitter operational reality behind Q1’s R67bn export boom

While mainstream news headlines celebrate South Africa’s R67.8-billion (US$3.7 billion) agricultural export boom in...

Strategic Pivot: SA Agriculture Navigates Global Turbulence and Rising Costs

The South African agricultural sector is demonstrating its characteristic resilience as it navigates a complex intersection of global geopolitical shifts and domestic fiscal adjustments....

Oesskattings onder die vergrootglas: Nuwe maatreëls vir groter akkuraatheid

Na twee seisoene van uiterste weerstoestande—wat gewissel het van 'n ernstige midsomerdroogte tot 'n rekordnat produksieseisoen—is die landboubedryf besig om die akkuraatheid van graanvoorspellings...

Turkish FMD Vaccines Arrival Scales Up National Vaccination Drive

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has confirmed the arrival of a major consignment of 1.5 million Dollvet foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines at OR...

Ceres Fruit Growers Sets Global Benchmark for Food Safety

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing has congratulated its shareholder, Ceres Fruit Growers, on being named BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year 2026 by BRCGS. The award was...

Agri-Expo Calls for Nominations for 2026 Hollard Game Changer Award

Agri-Expo, in partnership with Hollard, has opened nominations for the third annual Hollard Game Changer Award – an initiative that recognises and showcases exceptional...

2026 Policy vs. Purse: A Critical Crossroads for Agriculture

Following the State of the Nation Address (12 February 2026) and the subsequent National Budget Speech (25 February 2026), South Africa’s agricultural sector finds...

The Cold Reality: AI and Infrastructure Reform Could Save 18,000 Tonnes of SA Produce

While more than 63% of South African households grapple with varying levels of food insecurity, a staggering volume of fresh nutrition never reaches the...

Rail Revitalisation: Overberg Business Case to Unlock Grain Export Potential

The Western Cape Government has unveiled the initial findings of the Overberg Rail Business Case, marking a decisive step toward revitalizing the region’s dormant...

Data-Driven Lifeline: New Partnership to Fix Free State Farm Roads

What began as urgent deliberations between industry leaders and government at the NAMPO Harvest Day exhibition has officially shifted from conversation to concrete action....

150 Days of Uncertainty: Navigating the New 15% U.S. Import Tariff

The landscape for South African agricultural exports shifted dramatically following a historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling on 20 February 2026. In a landmark decision,...