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Heavy Weather Lashes Western Cape: Rural Infrastructure and Logistics Under Strain

The Western Cape’s agricultural heartlands are facing a significant challenge as a series of severe weather systems continue to sweep across the province. In response to the escalating crisis,...

Context is King: 2026 Summit to Address Economic and Climatic Pressures on SA Wine

The South African wine industry is preparing to gather at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory...

Record Harvest Meets Port Bottlenecks: 2025/26 Joint Grape Marketing Forum Season Wrap-Up

The 2025/26 South African table grape season was a study in contrasts, defined by...

Nampo 2026: Waar die Bedryf die Toekoms in die Oë Kyk – en ’n Plan Maak

In die hartjie van die somergraangebied, waar die stof van Bothaville gewoonlik net deur...

RVS-FMD: A Strategic Breakthrough or an Administrative Minefield?

The publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD) on...

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...

2026 Combined Congress: A Blueprint for Future Farming

From 19 to 22 January 2026, the North-West University’s (NWU) Potchefstroom campus will transform into the national hub for agricultural innovation as it hosts...