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SA Preserveerkampioenskappe: Rekordgetal preserveerprodukte beïndruk met tradisie én innovasie

Die tweede Suid-Afrikaanse Preserveerkampioenskappe, aangebied deur Agri-Expo, het Woensdag 29 Julie by Eensgezind buite Durbanville nuwe hoogtes bereik toe 85 vervaardigers 'n rekordgetal van 700 gepreserveerde vrugte- en groenteprodukte...

Overberg Agri Joins Wacker Neuson Network to Elevate Western Cape Agricultural Support

Farmers and agricultural contractors across the Western Cape can look forward to expanded access...

South African Apples Take Centre Stage in China with Landmark Billboard Campaign

Demand for South African apples is reaching new heights in China, where standing out...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Unleashes Practical Innovation

The countdown is on! As farmers across the country navigate shifting climate patterns, soaring...

Department of Agriculture Launches Online System to Authorise Self-Vaccination for FMD

In a major shift for South Africa’s livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp...

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...

Agriculture Rebounds with 17.4% Growth: A Story of “Two Agricultures” in 2025

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed that the agricultural sector was a primary engine of the South African economy in 2025. According to...

Rovic: Planting Precision Is Yield Insurance

Why Seed Placement Accuracy Determines Profitability Before the Season Even Begins Rovic is a South African-based leader in agricultural mechanisation, specialising in the engineering, manufacturing,...

Grain SA Congress 2026: Navigating the Gap Between Sustainability and Profit

Grain SA will convene its annual Congress on 11 and 12 March 2026 at NAMPO Park, Bothaville. Bringing together delegates from across the country,...

How South African Poultry Farmers Redefined Global Competitiveness in 2026

The latest BFAP 2025 Competitiveness Benchmark Report has delivered a stunning, if bittersweet, verdict: South African poultry producers have officially surpassed their United States...