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Nectarines Lead Stone Fruit Sector as 2026/2027 Export Campaign Begins Early

The South African stone fruit industry has entered the 2026/2027 export season with a mixed outlook, characterized by an earlier-than-usual harvest and shifting crop volumes across categories. According to the...

Western Cape Agricultural Sector Drives Job Growth in Q3 2026

The Western Cape has recorded a further drop in its official unemployment rate to...

Navigating El Niño: Preparing for Agricultural Risk Without Planning for Disaster

South African farmers are no strangers to uncertainty. Weather volatility, input costs, commodity prices,...

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: The Princess Royal’s Call to Action in Cape Town

The 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, held from 2 to 5 November 2026 at the...

Zero Tariffs Boost Tru-Cape’s Apple Exports to China, while India Remains a Concern

The removal of Chinese import tariffs on South African fruit is already delivering strong...

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...

Wine Tourism: Your Passport to Unforgettable Wine Tourism Adventures

Wine tourism in the Western Cape is a fantastic way to explore one of the world’s most famous wine regions. It’s like a journey...