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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...

NERSA-ondersoek bevestig kommer oor elektrisiteitstariewe

AgriSA verwelkom die amptelike publikasie van die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika (NERSA) se Konsep Markondersoekverslag oor vaste koste en Eskom se Kleinhandeltariefplan (RTP). Vir...

Western Cape Economy Outperforms National Growth

The Western Cape economy has once again demonstrated its remarkable resilience, outperforming national economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. According to the...

Regenerative Agriculture: ‘How Do We Grow More?’ to ‘How Do We Grow Better?’

Every day, South African farmers demonstrate remarkable resilience as they navigate a highly demanding economic landscape. With critical input costs like diesel, fertilizer continuing...

Landmark Commonwealth Agriculture Conference Comes to Cape Town

The highly anticipated 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference has officially launched its preliminary programme, marking a major milestone for the international agricultural community. For the...

Grain SA Sets Out Five Concerns Over Wheat Tariff Decision

Grain SA has released a new briefing note outlining what it believes are five key factors overlooked by the International Trade Administration Commission of...

Closing the Gap Between Saying and Doing: Action to Solve the Cape Town Port Crisis

To rescue the Western Cape’s multi-billion-rand agricultural export sector, South Africa must transition from endless logistical challenges to immediate operational execution. The publication of the...

Agri-Expo Says Agricultural Shows Remain the Heartbeat of Rural Communities

Agricultural shows continue to play a vital role in South Africa's rural landscape, serving as platforms that promote agriculture, stimulate local economies, support tourism,...

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as it marks 40 years since its establishment. Over four decades,...

Western Cape Agriculture: The Hard Road Back After Catastrophic Flooding

Following a preliminary assessment on 11 June 2026, which revealed a staggering provincial damage bill of over R9 billion, the Western Cape agricultural community...

The New Era of South African Farm Fashion

Walk into any local agribusiness or homestead today, and the transformation is clear. The days of shapeless khakis and worn-out work shirts are over....