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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...

Mapping the Micro-Climate: How Dr. Tara Southey’s Research Sparks an Agritech Revolution

When Agri-Expo and South Africa Wine were honored at the 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards on Monday, 1 June 2026, the accolades celebrated...

Moving to Action: Turning Regenerative Promise into Commercial Reality

At a panel discussion hosted by Nedbank at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day in Bothaville, a high-level panel facilitated by Chris Burgess, Editor-in-Chief of...

Double Victory for Western Cape Agriculture at 2026 Innovation Awards

The Western Cape’s agricultural sector solidified its position as a primary driver of forward-thinking economic progress at the 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards....

Agbiz Congress 2026: Driving Strategic Collaboration in South African Agribusiness

The South African agricultural landscape is set for a high-level strategic gathering as the Agbiz Congress 2026 officially kicks off at the Boardwalk ICC...

SA Wine Summit 2026: Navigating the Cycle of Extremes and Economic Headwinds

The South Africa Wine Summit convened at Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on 28 May 2026, bringing together wine industry leaders, growers, and agricultural stakeholders...

Western Cape Infrastructure and Power Updates Following Devastating Cape Storms

Following a devastating series of severe weather events earlier this month, Premier Alan Winde concluded a comprehensive four-day disaster assessment from 25 to 28...

From Field to Table: Good Life Show Opens Local Agribusiness Trade Pathways

As domestic demand for traceable, sustainably produced, and clean food surges, the upcoming Good Life Show is positioning itself as a critical launchpad for...

Surging volumes, shrinking margins: The bitter operational reality behind Q1’s R67bn export boom

While mainstream news headlines celebrate South Africa’s R67.8-billion (US$3.7 billion) agricultural export boom in the first quarter of 2026, producers on the ground are...

Braford Nasionale Studio-veiling bring top-genetika na die skerms

Die SA Braford-telersgenootskap bied op Vrydag, 12 Junie 2026 die 12de Nasionale Braford-veiling aan by die Afridome in Parys. Hierdie geleentheid dien as ’n...

TLU SA Jongboer van die Jaar 2026: Laaste Kans vir Jong Produsente om In te Skryf

Jong produsente regoor Suid-Afrika het nou 'n laaste geleentheid om hul stempel af te druk voor die vir inskrywings finaal sluit. Voor die amptelike...