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Grain SA Champions Producer Viability at HRC Food Systems Hearing

At the South African Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) National Investigative Hearing into food systems, Grain SA firmly established that national food security depends entirely on a financially viable farming...

A New Dawn for Public-Private Trust in South African Agriculture

South African agriculture has entered a new era now that the long-running and destructive...

Livestock Set for a Historic Return at NAMPO ALFA 2026

South Africa's agricultural sector has received a major boost ahead of the spring season....

Zomerlust Boutique Hotel Welcomes Paarl Interschools Visitors with a Stay That Gives Back

For generations of agricultural families, the road leads to Paarl every July. It is...

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium Brings Global Experts to South Africa

Octavoscene (Pty) Ltd is set to host a landmark Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Symposium on...

Farmers Are More Optimistic: Confidence in Agriculture Jumps High

The mood in South African agriculture brightened in the final quarter of 2025, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) making a firm rebound....

Durbanville Wine Valley Strengthens Agricultural Legacy With Unprecedented Achievements

The Durbanville Wine Valley enters the summer season fresh off one of its most decorated years to date. With prestigious awards, milestone anniversaries and...

Unlocking Water’s Hidden Potential for Healthier Crops and Livestock

A quiet revolution in South African agriculture is reshaping how farmers think about water. Dr. Chabad de la Fontaine, a naturopathic doctor and quantum...

Rovic Is Redefining Tillage to Break the Yield Barrier Beneath Your Soil

Across the Western Cape, farmers are gearing up for another season marked by unpredictable weather patterns, stressed soils, and pressure to keep yields profitable....

Rooibos and Honeybush Drive SA’s Latest Agricultural Innovation

Rooibos Earth’s Essence is shaking up the liquor market in South Africa by creating the world’s first naturally preserved range of wine, beer, and...

Over 220 Graduates Strengthen Western Cape’s Agricultural Future at 2025 EATI Ceremony

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the 2025 Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) Graduation Ceremony...

South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market on a Roll

The sector has seen an impressive upward trajectory, primarily driven by tractor sales. With data now compiled for the first eleven months of 2025,...

Space-Age Tech: New LEO Partnership Drives Precision Farming in South Africa

On 8 December 2025, a landmark strategic alliance was announced that promises to inject powerful digital momentum into South Africa's economy, with the nation's...

South Africa’s Inspection Services Launch Critical Operation Against Fake Honey

The promise made in November has become the crucial enforcement action of December. South Africa's Department of Agriculture has moved swiftly from strategy to...

Vergelegen Boosts Wine Production Capacity with New Purpose-Built Warehouse

Vergelegen Wine Estate has completed its new, purpose-built wine warehouse, a major investment that strengthens the Somerset West estate’s long-term operational capacity and reinforces...