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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...

Western Cape Agricultural Outlook: Securing Fuel, Water, and Livestock Health

Western Cape producers received critical updates this week as the provincial Joint Operations Centre (JOC) moves to stabilize the essential pillars of the agricultural...

Millions of Vaccine Doses Secured as SAHPRA Expedites FMD Response

In a decisive move to bolster the national "mass suppression" strategy against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed a...

Western Cape Budget 2026: R1.7 Billion to Bolster Agri-Resilience

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has tabled a combined budget of over R1.7 billion for the 2026/27...

SA Olive Appoints Chef Ambassador to Support Consumer Awareness of Local EVOO

SA Olive has announced the appointment of chef Ollie Swart as its new brand ambassador for the next few months, as part of ongoing...

Western Cape Surpasses 121,000 FMD Vaccinations as New Doses Arrive

The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has reached a new level of intensity with the arrival of 8,000 additional vaccine doses....

Middle East Conflict Triggers “Significant Cost Shock” for South African Grain Producers

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced significant volatility into global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising sharply. These increases...

From Port to Plate: How Cape Town’s New Liquid Bulk Deal Secures the Agri-Value Chain

A significant shift in the Western Cape’s industrial landscape was finalized this week as Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) officially appointed FFS Tank Terminals...

Beyond the Squeeze: Grain SA Unveils High-Tech Roadmap to Save Farm Profits

With fertilizer costs hitting 50% of budgets and a looming R4.40/L diesel hike, the 2026 Grain SA Congress highlights a widening gap that threatens...

Flash Gala campaign boosts global brand recognition

The Flash Gala marketing campaign continues to gain momentum as the brand strengthens its position as a premium apple offering in key international markets,...

Profitability Foremost: Grain SA Issues a High-Stakes Warning from Bothaville

With fertilizer costs hitting 50% of budgets and a looming R4.40/L diesel hike, the 2026 Grain SA Congress highlights a widening gap that threatens...