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Good Life Show 2026 opens global doors for SA’s agri and wellness producers

South Africa’s leading conscious living event, the Good Life Show, returns in 2026 with a sharpened focus on market access, sustainability and global trade. The event will take place...

Tiger Brands’ Hulisani Programme Expands Support for Emerging Farmers

Tiger Brands has expanded its Hulisani agricultural development programme, welcoming a second cohort of...

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...

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...

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...

Record Pace, Rising Pressure: A Mid-Season Review of the 2026 Table Grape Harvest

As the South African table grape industry moves past the midpoint of the 2026 season, the data released by the Joint Grape Marketing Forum...

Tru-Cape Hosts Harvard Business School Students for UK Apple Market Study

Tru-Cape recently hosted a group of MBA students from Harvard Business School at its Somerset West offices as part of the school’s prestigious Immersive...

“Speed-to-Market” Strategy: Western Cape Express is Reshaping the 2026 Export Season

As the 2026 harvest reaches its crescendo, the logistics landscape has shifted to provide a massive boost for South African agriculture. Through a dedicated...

Minister Steenhuisen Appoints Industry Council to Lead FMD Eradication Drive

In a decisive move to combat the ongoing threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has formally appointed the FMD Industry...

AgriTech Solutions mini-expo showcases practical technology for smarter farming

Farmers and farm managers in the Citrusdal region will soon have the opportunity to see how practical, easy-to-use technology can make everyday farming more...

Fruit Logistica 2026: A Strategic Gateway for Global Fresh Produce

From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin, Germany, will once again become the global meeting point for the international fresh fruit industry as Fruit...

Record-Breaking 2025 Valencia Season Strains Logistics Amid Surge

The Southern African citrus industry has concluded a landmark 2025 Valencia season, characterised by volumes that significantly outperformed initial forecasts but placed unprecedented pressure...

Data and Disasters: Strengthening the “Invisible Infrastructure” of the Western Cape

In a globalised economy, the strength of a province's agricultural logistics is often measured by its ports and rail lines. However, as extreme weather...

Logistics: The Undeniable Backbone of South African Farming Excellence

The South African agricultural sector is a global powerhouse, yet the true determinant of its success is often invisible: logistics. No longer a background...

A Festival of Wine and Community as Stellenbosch Harvest Parade Returns

Excitement is building as the iconic Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of South Africa’s wine capital on Saturday, 31 January 2026. The...