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Enhanced Connectivity: Emirates-Wesgro Deal to Support Western Cape Agri-Exports

While the primary headlines of the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Emirates and Wesgro focus on tourism, the implications for the Western Cape’s agricultural sector are equally...

Goss’s Wilt Now in 8 Provinces—KZN the Only “Clean” Zone Left

Goss’s Wilt is a destructive bacterial disease caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis that...

From Soil to Shipping: The R10 Per Litre Reality Check

For South African grain producers, the financial mathematics of the 2026 season have been...

Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal...

The April Waiting Game: Can SA Agriculture Weather the New “Section 301” Storm?

A year ago, South Africa’s agricultural sector braced for a "Liberation Day" that felt...

SA Secures New Export Frontier: First Table Grape Shipment Reaches Philippines

In a milestone for the South African fruit industry, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has officially welcomed the arrival of the first shipment...

SA Dairy Championships Break Records as Industry Shows Resilience

Agri-Expo this week welcomes the who’s who of the South African dairy sector to the 2026 South African Dairy Championships at Eensgezind near Durbanville....

Western Cape Agricultural Outlook: Securing Fuel, Water, and Livestock Health

Western Cape producers received critical updates this week as the provincial Joint Operations Centre (JOC) moves to stabilize the essential pillars of the agricultural...

Millions of Vaccine Doses Secured as SAHPRA Expedites FMD Response

In a decisive move to bolster the national "mass suppression" strategy against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed a...

Western Cape Budget 2026: R1.7 Billion to Bolster Agri-Resilience

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has tabled a combined budget of over R1.7 billion for the 2026/27...

SA Olive Appoints Chef Ambassador to Support Consumer Awareness of Local EVOO

SA Olive has announced the appointment of chef Ollie Swart as its new brand ambassador for the next few months, as part of ongoing...

Western Cape Surpasses 121,000 FMD Vaccinations as New Doses Arrive

The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has reached a new level of intensity with the arrival of 8,000 additional vaccine doses....

Middle East Conflict Triggers “Significant Cost Shock” for South African Grain Producers

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced significant volatility into global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising sharply. These increases...

From Port to Plate: How Cape Town’s New Liquid Bulk Deal Secures the Agri-Value Chain

A significant shift in the Western Cape’s industrial landscape was finalized this week as Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) officially appointed FFS Tank Terminals...

Beyond the Squeeze: Grain SA Unveils High-Tech Roadmap to Save Farm Profits

With fertilizer costs hitting 50% of budgets and a looming R4.40/L diesel hike, the 2026 Grain SA Congress highlights a widening gap that threatens...