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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...

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,...

SA Agriculture Turns 2025 Lessons into 2026 Action

The South African agricultural sector will be entering 2026 with unprecedented momentum, having successfully converted the significant headwinds of the past year into a...

Mtimkulu’s vision Inspired New Farmer Generation

Nkosana Mtimkulu, a visionary and pioneering farmer from Amantle Farm in North West, had his life tragically cut short at the age of 42,...

The R3.4bn Traxtion Investment: A New Engine for SA Logistics

For decades, the South African agricultural sector has been held hostage by a logistics paradox: we produce some of the world’s best commodities, but...

Cut Costs, Cover More, Spray Smarter with VICAR Radial Turbine Sprayers

Over the past three seasons, Ikapa Trading in Grabouw—co-owned by Neels Thiart and supported by seasoned industry expert Mike Heath—has successfully conducted more than...

Durbanville Wine Valley Builds on Award Success With Summer Events

As summer unfolds in the Durbanville Wine Valley, the region is set to welcome visitors with a festive programme that celebrates outdoor living, seasonal...

The Climate-Logistics Crisis: Why Global Fresh Fruit Imports are Failing

The global fresh fruit trade is fighting a losing battle against its own supply chain. This high-value industry, particularly for goods like grapes and...

Grain SA: Year-Long Tariff Delay Sparks ‘Growing Doubts’ on SA Wheat Commitment

South Africa’s wheat industry is spiralling into a deepening crisis, but the real threat, according to Grain SA, is not just the price of...