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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. Held on Monday, 1 June...

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...

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...

Western Cape Infrastructure and Power Updates Following Devastating Cape Storms

Following a devastating series of severe weather events earlier this month, Premier Alan Winde...

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...

Precision Breeding and Climate-Resilience: De-Risking Future Avocado Production

Avocado production is entering a new era shaped by science, consumer demand, and the urgent realities of climate change. At its 50-hectare research and...

ANCA Summit Showcases Bioeconomy as Africa’s Path to Agricultural Transformation

The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Summit, running from 7 - 9 October 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, opened this week in Cape...

SA Agriculture: Seizing Opportunities in a Challenging Season

Speaking at the Roodebloem Farmers’ Day, held recently on 25 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen (MP) reminded farmers that while the challenges...

Charting a New Course for the Royal Agricultural Society

The Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) of KwaZulu-Natal is entering a new era under the leadership of its recently appointed General Manager, Wayne Muller. After...

SA Tech Leap Steals the Show at Fruit Attraction 2025

South Africa firmly established its position as a high-tech, reliable fresh produce supplier at the global trade show Fruit Attraction 2025 last week. Held...

South African Agriculture Pivots to a New Era of Opportunity

For the past two months we have reflected on the storms that battered South African agriculture—tariffs, trade uncertainty, climate pressures, and infrastructure bottlenecks. But...

Saai Karoo Landboufees bring boere, jeug en gemeenskap saam in Laingsburg

Die Saai Karoo Landboufees vind op 24 en 25 Oktober 2025 op Laingsburg plaas en beloof om boere, gemeenskappe én jong leerders byeen te...

 NAMPO ALFA 2025 Beloof ‘n Trio van Landbou-Uitnemendheid

Die landboukalender in Suid-Afrika word gekenmerk deur sleutelgebeurtenisse wat die boeregemeenskap byeenbring, en die NAMPO ALFA vee-, jag- en buitelug-ekspo staan uit as ‘n...

Pinotage Centenary Events to Unite Wine Lovers Across South Africa

South Africa’s proudly homegrown grape, Pinotage, turns 100 this year, and the celebrations will be as diverse as the regions where the varietal thrives....

IBO Summit 2025: South Africa Steps Into the Blueberry Spotlight

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) Summit 2025, hosted by BerriesZA, took place from 25–27 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) —...