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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 standoff over the control of the country’s biosecurity is officially over. On July 9, 2026,...

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...

New fynbos soil discovery could unlock secrets to natural soil health and fertilizer efficiency

A groundbreaking discovery in a Western Cape nature reserve has revealed a hidden ally...

Road Ahead for Tongaat Hulett: What Follows the High Court Ruling?

The Durban High Court’s decision on 17 June 2026, to grant Tongaat Hulett Limited’s (THL) joint Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) leave to withdraw their...

Beyond Supermarkets: Multi-Channel Strategy Farmers Need in a 1.3% Growth Market

The latest retail trade sales data from Statistics South Africa points to a lean 1.3% year-on-year increase for April 2026. While a 1.3% uptick...

Proposed Cabinet Shake-Up: DA Requests Agriculture Alignment Amid FMD Crisis

In a major political development on June 17, 2026, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis announced a sweeping proposed reshuffle of the party’s executive...

Flash Gala Gains Momentum as Quality and Production Reach New Levels

The 2025 season has marked a major turning point for South Africa’s Flash Gala apple industry, with growers reporting improved fruit quality, stronger market...

Youth Key to Securing the Future of South African Agriculture

As South Africa marks Youth Month, Land Bank is calling for renewed focus on removing the barriers that prevent young people from participating meaningfully...

Rising Fuel Surcharges Hit South African Port Terminals

South African agricultural exporters are facing steep financial pressure as major shipping lines roll out significant cost recovery price hikes. This development follows a...

Karoo Winter Wool Festival Celebrates 5th Edition at Dwarsvlei

The fifth national Karoo Winter Wool Festival officially returns from 3 to 4 July 2026, setting up camp 15km outside Middelburg on the fully...

Big Harvests Mask Brutal Squeeze on SA Farms

Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) first-quarter GDP data for 2026 reveals a headline expansion of 1.2% for agriculture. Driven by resilient field crops and...

Red Meat Export Crisis: Bottlenecks Costing Farmers Billions

The recent SA-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town highlighted a strong Italian appetite for local beef, signalling potential growth for South Africa's livestock...

Western Cape Disaster Costs Soar to R9.1bn: Agriculture Bears the Brunt

A Special Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde on Thursday, 11 June 2026, has revealed the catastrophic financial toll of...