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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...

GOSA Simposium 2026: ‘n Nuwe Generasie Graanbestuur

Die Graanhanteerdersorganisasie van Suider-Afrika (GOSA) bied op 24 en 25 Maart 2026 sy jaarlikse simposium by die Diaz Hotel in Mosselbaai aan. Onder die...

From Orchard to Athlete: How SA Macadamias are Finding a New Competitive Edge

The headlines for SA Macadamias in March 2026 have been undeniably complex. Between a R16.73 exchange rate shifting farm-gate returns and the Strait of...

Leveraging the European Health Market to Stabilize SA Macadamias

The South African macadamia industry is navigating a period of intense global volatility defined by shifting geopolitical and trade pressures. Primary among these is...

The Heat is On: How One KolKol Mountain Lodge Redefined Outdoor Living

In the rugged hills of Bot River, where the fynbos meets the mountain air, a quiet transformation has taken place. What began as a...

AgriHX 2026 Set to Transform Limpopo’s Farming Future

The heart of Limpopo’s agricultural community is set to beat faster this year with the arrival of AgriHX 2026, taking place from 19 to...

SA-Germany FMD Pact: mRNA Technology – the Future of South African Biosecurity

While millions of vaccine doses from Argentina and Turkey are currently providing the "ammunition" to halt the immediate spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), a...

Agri-Exports vs Global Refuelling: A New Reality for SA Ports

As of March 2026, South Africa’s maritime landscape has shifted. Following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the ports of Durban and...

The Protea Powerhouse From Farm Gate to Global Markets

While the Western Cape has long been the face of South Africa’s floral kingdom, a new era of fynbos and protea farming is taking...

Biosecurity and Global Risks Drive Agribusiness Confidence Below Neutral

In a sharp reversal of last year’s optimistic trend, the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell by 18 points in the first quarter of...

Western Cape FMD Update: 100,000 Vaccines Arrive to Bolster Provincial Defense

A critical shipment of 100,000 doses of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine arrived at Cape Town International Airport on the night of Tuesday, 10...