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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...

Steenhuisen’s 10-Year Vision for an Foot and Mouth Disease-Free Future

In a landmark update on 14 January, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen signalled a turning point in South Africa's fight against Foot and Mouth...

Dual Pulse of January: A Study in South African Agricultural Contrast

As we cross the threshold of the second week of January 2026, the South African agricultural landscape presents a striking study in contrasts. While...

Graan SA waarsku kosteknyptang bedreig volhoubare graanproduksie

Hoewel somergraangewasse in groot dele van Suid-Afrika tans redelik tot goed vertoon, waarsku Graan SA dat die grootste uitdaging van die huidige seisoen nie...

How Infrastructure and Logistics Define the Modern Banana Industry

The Novasun Group is a specialized agri-processing and distribution powerhouse that bridges the gap between large-scale subtropical farming and premium South African retail. Operating...

Western Cape’s Dual Crisis: A Blueprint for Resilience Amid Fire and Drought

The Western Cape is currently standing at a perilous intersection of two environmental extremes: uncontrollable wildfires and a deepening drought. On Tuesday, 13 January...

Rovic: Why Deposition Efficiency is the Real Key to Orchard Profitability

Rovic is a South African-based leader in agricultural mechanization, specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality farming equipment. With a focus on...

AGOA Revival: House Passes Three-Year Trade Lifeline

The landscape of African-American trade is shifting once again. After months of uncertainty and a damaging legislative lapse, the African Growth and Opportunity Act...

Technology and sustainability take centre stage at Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2026

The South African wine industry is preparing for a key highlight on the industry calendar, the Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2026, which will take...

The Precision Pivot: Managing the Saturated North

As the 2026 summer season hits its stride, the focus of South African agricultural innovation has undergone a radical shift from planting to protection....

“Farm in the City”: How Irene Farm Sets the Gold Standard for Agritourism

In the heart of South Africa’s economic hub, where urban sprawl and industrial development often sideline traditional agriculture, Irene Farm in Centurion stands as...