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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...

SA’s G20 Presidency Secures Concrete Commitments on Global Food Security

The 2025 G20 Summit, a historic first on the African continent, successfully leveraged the South African philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—to fundamentally...

Coenie Snyman and Marnich Aucamp Crowned 2025 Diners Club Winemakers of the Year

The winners of the 2025 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the...

SA Fruit Exports Stalled by Extreme Cape Winds

South Africa’s crucial deciduous fruit export season is facing an early and severe crisis as extreme wind conditions have brought operations at the Cape...

Fruit SA Welcomes New FPEF CEO to Its Board

Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has entered a significant phase of leadership renewal, reflecting its continued commitment to strengthening governance and advancing the strategic...

South African Wine Industry Shines Globally with Historic November Triumphs

The South African wine industry achieved a spectacular series of global accolades during November 2025, with news unfolding in a precise sequence that showcased...

Platter’s 46th Edition Highlights Excellence and Growth in SA Wine

Platter’s by Diners Club has released its 2026 edition, marking 46 years of guiding consumers, producers and industry stakeholders through South Africa’s evolving wine...

Agro-Industrial Parks Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Farmers

Africa’s farmers stand at the heart of a continent with immense agricultural potential, yet too often their hard work is undermined by systemic challenges....

Historic Milestone for Blaauwklippen as The House of Zin Is Officially Unveiled

Blaauwklippen has created a defining moment in South Africa’s wine narrative with the launch of The House of Zin, reinforcing its position as a...

Western Cape puts logistics at the centre of agricultural growth

The Western Cape Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a globally competitive logistics ecosystem—one it says is central to the success of the...

Fresh Produce Demand Surges: What the Checkers–Vitality Shift Means for South African Farmers

South African farmers are seeing a significant shift in consumer behaviour that directly affects production planning. Over the past year, Checkers has recorded 17.7%...