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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

Western Cape’s Dual Crisis: A Blueprint for Resilience Amid Fire and Drought

The Western Cape is currently standing at a perilous intersection of two environmental extremes: uncontrollable wildfires and a deepening drought. On Tuesday, 13 January...

Rovic: Why Deposition Efficiency is the Real Key to Orchard Profitability

Rovic is a South African-based leader in agricultural mechanization, specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality farming equipment. With a focus on...

AGOA Revival: House Passes Three-Year Trade Lifeline

The landscape of African-American trade is shifting once again. After months of uncertainty and a damaging legislative lapse, the African Growth and Opportunity Act...

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...