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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...

Transnet Port Terminals Firms Up Infrastructure for 2026 Citrus Surge

As the South African citrus industry prepares to move an estimated 210 million cartons to over 100 global markets, the spotlight has shifted firmly...

Bloemskou 2026 Landbou-uitnemendheid onder die Vergrootglas

Van 23 April tot 2 Mei 2026 word die hart van die Vrystaat weer die brandpunt van Suid-Afrikaanse landbou wanneer die jaarlikse Bloemskou in...

Double Victory for Citrus: Technical and Tariff Barriers Fall as China Trade Deepens

South African citrus producers are entering the 2026 season with a significantly cleared path to the East. Following the signing of a supplementary phytosanitary...

South Africa Shifts to Proactive War on Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Department of Agriculture has signalled a decisive shift in its strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), moving from reactive containment to a proactive,...

Western Cape Bolsters “War on FMD” as 50,000 New Vaccine Doses Arrive

The Western Cape Government has significantly ramped up its offensive against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) following the arrival of a critical shipment of 50,000 vaccine...

Dutch Innovation Mission: Bridging the Gap in Regenerative Agriculture

A high-level delegation from the Netherlands consisting of twelve specialized companies, researchers, and agricultural experts is set to arrive in South Africa this month....

Rovic: Planting for Profit

As the season progresses and crops establish across South Africa’s main grain-producing regions, the results of planting decisions begin to show. Whether conditions are...

Western Cape Allocates R22 Million to Support Livestock Farmers Amid Dry Conditions

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide critical fodder support to livestock farmers affected...

Swartland at 40: From Bulk Wines to World-Class Brilliance in South Africa’s Olive & Wine Heartland

There is a specific magic that happens when you cross the Bothmanskloof Pass into the Riebeek Valley. The air feels crisper, the light softens...

Internationally Established Croplan Seed Brand Launches in South Africa

The South African agricultural landscape is set to welcome a global heavyweight in seed genetics as InteliGro announces the local introduction of the Croplan®...