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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...

Van Loveren Family Vineyards Honoured for Visionary Leadership in Agriculture

The Retief family of Van Loveren Family Vineyards (VLFV) has been awarded the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership, recognising its long-standing contribution to economic...

Fruit Logistica 2026: What South African Citrus Producers Took Home from Berlin

As the global fresh produce industry gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2026, the tone was notably more serious than in previous years. Insights...

’n “Pragtige oes” – Vrystaatse appels lei die somer-oes

Die 2026-vrugteseisoen het amptelik in die noorde van Suid-Afrika begin, en die nuus uit die boorde is besonder positief. In die Bethlehem- en Fouriesburg-omgewing...

Local FMD Vaccine Production: A Milestone Facing a National Emergency

The announcement on 6 February 2026, by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen regarding the local production of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines at the Agricultural Research...

South Africa Secures New Export Market for Table Grapes to South Korea

South Africa’s table grape industry has received a major boost following the official opening of the South Korean market to fresh table grapes from...

Geen gesplete-hoefdiere by NAMPO Oesdag 2026 weens BKS-risiko

Graan SA en die NAMPO-bestuur bevestig dat geen gesplete-hoefdiere by die 2026 NAMPO Oesdag, wat van 12-15 Mei 2026 by NAMPO Park plaasvind, toegelaat...

Early Harvest Sets the Tone for the Apple and Pear Season

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, creating a mix of opportunity and uncertainty for producers. Early indications point...

Western Cape Agriculture Rallies as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Multiply

The Western Cape’s battle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) reached a critical turning point this week. Following a pivotal Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, 4 February...

Too Little, Too Late? Mooring Upgrade Arrives as Fruit Industry Faces R1bn Crisis

This week’s delivery of eight new hydraulic mooring units to South African ports marks a high-tech attempt to stabilize the country's export gateways. However,...

Rovic: Precision is profit

Why Uneven Fertiliser Spreading Is Quietly Costing Farmers More Than Rising Input Prices Rovic is a South African-based leader in agricultural mechanisation, specialising in the...