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Nectarines Lead Stone Fruit Sector as 2026/2027 Export Campaign Begins Early

The South African stone fruit industry has entered the 2026/2027 export season with a mixed outlook, characterized by an earlier-than-usual harvest and shifting crop volumes across categories. According to the...

Western Cape Agricultural Sector Drives Job Growth in Q3 2026

The Western Cape has recorded a further drop in its official unemployment rate to...

Navigating El Niño: Preparing for Agricultural Risk Without Planning for Disaster

South African farmers are no strangers to uncertainty. Weather volatility, input costs, commodity prices,...

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: The Princess Royal’s Call to Action in Cape Town

The 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, held from 2 to 5 November 2026 at the...

Zero Tariffs Boost Tru-Cape’s Apple Exports to China, while India Remains a Concern

The removal of Chinese import tariffs on South African fruit is already delivering strong...

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...

Farmers Are More Optimistic: Confidence in Agriculture Jumps High

The mood in South African agriculture brightened in the final quarter of 2025, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) making a firm rebound....