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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...

Witness the Majestic Lipizzaner Performances in November and December

The South African Lipizzaner Centre is a Non-Profit Organisation located at the Mistico Equestrian Centre, outside Paarl in the Western Cape. Their work is...

Franschhoek Garden Festival Awaits!

The Franschhoek Open Garden Festival, scheduled to take place from 3 - 5 November, 2023, promises to be a paradise for garden enthusiasts seeking...

Transnet to Improve Cape Town’s Port for Fruit Exports

Hortgro, the South African deciduous fruit industry organization, welcomes the commitment of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) to address problems at the Port of Cape...

Benguela Cove Takes Centre Stage at Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024

The Great Wine Capitals Global Network has announced the winners of the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, receiving 551 applications from 11 Capitals...

OneFarm Share Provides Food Relief and Donations in Cape Region

Standard Bank is intensifying its efforts to assist flood-stricken communities in the Eastern and Western Cape regions, where recent floods have claimed 11 lives...

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,...