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Agri-Expo nooi suiwelvervaardigers om vir 2026 se kampioenskappe in te skryf

Inskrywings het geopen vir die 2026 Suid-Afrikaanse Suiwelkampioenskappe, met Agri-Expo wat suiwelvervaardigers regoor die land nooi om in te skryf vir die 193ste aanbieding van Afrika se oudste en...

Farming adapts as climate volatility reshapes the 2026 outlook

South Africa’s agricultural sector delivered a resilient but uneven performance in 2025, supported by...

Minister Steenhuisen Appoints New Veterinary Council to Guard National Standards

In the latest move of a high-speed month for agricultural reform, Minister of Agriculture...

SA Uitvoerders: Hoe Samewerking Ons Landbou Internasionaal Versterk

Vir die gemiddelde Suid-Afrikaanse boer voel die wetgewing van die Mededingingskommissie dikwels ver verwyder...

From Vision to Validation: A Fortnight That Redefined South Africa’s FMD Fight

The last 14 days have marked the most significant shift in South Africa’s animal...

Technology and sustainability take centre stage at Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2026

The South African wine industry is preparing for a key highlight on the industry calendar, the Vinpro Nedbank Producer Day 2026, which will take...

The Precision Pivot: Managing the Saturated North

As the 2026 summer season hits its stride, the focus of South African agricultural innovation has undergone a radical shift from planting to protection....

“Farm in the City”: How Irene Farm Sets the Gold Standard for Agritourism

In the heart of South Africa’s economic hub, where urban sprawl and industrial development often sideline traditional agriculture, Irene Farm in Centurion stands as...

Ons bekyk die watersituasie in die Wes-Kaap met ’n vergrootglas

Terwyl die nasionale nuusblaaie hoofsaaklik fokus op damme wat hul volle kapasiteit bereik het, wys droë toestande in die Wes-Kaapse binneland ’n heel ander...

Fairview Shows How Agritourism Can Strengthen Modern Farming

As South African agriculture faces rising input costs, climate uncertainty, and changing consumer expectations, agritourism is increasingly being explored as a way for farms...

The Digital Frontier: Matlhane Maphoto’s National Agri-Tech Blueprint

In the heart of Ga-Maphoto, a rural village nestled in the Limpopo province, 22-year-old Matlhane Thabiso Maphoto is proving that the future of South...

Early Table Grape Season Tests Export Logistics

South Africa’s 2025/26 table grape season has entered a decisive early phase, with production volumes building steadily while export logistics continue to lag behind...

Waging War on FMD: Steenhuisen Unveils ‘Zero Tolerance’ Roadmap for 2026

As of late December 2025, South Africa’s livestock sector stands at a historic crossroads. After a year of devastating spread that saw Foot-and-Mouth Disease...

High Price of Celebration: Why This Year’s Christmas Lunch is Costing a Fortune

Whether it’s a formal roast in the oven, a traditional "Seven Colours" feast, or a relaxed family gathering, South Africans sit down for Christmas...

The Harvest of Hospitality Wellness and Agri-Tourism at Brahman Hills

South Africa, renowned globally for its natural beauty and diverse agricultural output, is currently experiencing a boom in Experiential Tourism—a trend blending agriculture, hospitality,...