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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...

Overberg Abuzz This September: Chelsea Flowers in Stanford and Nampo Cape 2025

September promises to be a remarkable month for the Overberg, with two flagship events drawing attention to farming, conservation, and rural enterprise. From 10...

Agriculture at the Centre of Premier’s Coordinating Forum: Jobs, Exports, and Resilience

On Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Mayors and Municipal Managers from across the Western Cape gathered in Swellendam, in the Overberg district, for a meeting...

Swartlandskou vier 91ste jaar met trots

Vanaf Woensdag 3 tot Saterdag 6 September 2025 word die 91ste Swartlandskou aangebied op die Moorreesburgskougronde. Hierdie vierdaagse skou is veel meer as net...

Makataan Chunks Crowned South Africa’s First Preserve Product of the Year

A traditional favourite, makataan watermelon, has reaffirmed its place in South Africa’s kitchens. Compagniesdrift’s Makataan Chunks was crowned the very first South African Preserve...

Designing for the Land: Don Albert on Rural Growth and Agricultural Opportunity

Interview with Don Albert, architect and founder of Sound Space Design Urban flight and farm-to-table thinking Congratulations on Sound Space Design’s 30th year in business, and...

Rising Veldfires Threaten South Africa’s Food Security as Farmers Face Mounting Losses

With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average rainfall during the latter part of the...

Flash Gala Delivers Record-Breaking 2025 Harvest

The 2025 harvest season has marked a historic milestone for Flash Gala apples, with a record 1,478,454 cartons packed – the biggest volume since...

Weskus Mechanisation Branch Brings Landini & McCormick Tractors to Clanwilliam Farmers

Another chapter has begun for Weskus Mechanisation, a business synonymous with delivering quality service. As part of the Argo family of dealerships selling Landini...

South African Wine: The Next Decade Is About Value, Not Volume

A new wine industry outlook delivers a clear message: the next chapter for South African wine will be written in quality, not quantity. With...

NAMPO Cape: Rovic Tech Talks – Insight Starts Here

This year at NAMPO Cape, insight meets action at the Rovic stand, where Smart Technology for Efficient Resource Management takes centre stage. Farmers and...