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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...

Durbanville Wine Valley Strengthens Agricultural Legacy With Unprecedented Achievements

The Durbanville Wine Valley enters the summer season fresh off one of its most decorated years to date. With prestigious awards, milestone anniversaries and...

Unlocking Water’s Hidden Potential for Healthier Crops and Livestock

A quiet revolution in South African agriculture is reshaping how farmers think about water. Dr. Chabad de la Fontaine, a naturopathic doctor and quantum...

Rovic Is Redefining Tillage to Break the Yield Barrier Beneath Your Soil

Across the Western Cape, farmers are gearing up for another season marked by unpredictable weather patterns, stressed soils, and pressure to keep yields profitable....

Rooibos and Honeybush Drive SA’s Latest Agricultural Innovation

Rooibos Earth’s Essence is shaking up the liquor market in South Africa by creating the world’s first naturally preserved range of wine, beer, and...

Over 220 Graduates Strengthen Western Cape’s Agricultural Future at 2025 EATI Ceremony

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the 2025 Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) Graduation Ceremony...

South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market on a Roll

The sector has seen an impressive upward trajectory, primarily driven by tractor sales. With data now compiled for the first eleven months of 2025,...

Space-Age Tech: New LEO Partnership Drives Precision Farming in South Africa

On 8 December 2025, a landmark strategic alliance was announced that promises to inject powerful digital momentum into South Africa's economy, with the nation's...

South Africa’s Inspection Services Launch Critical Operation Against Fake Honey

The promise made in November has become the crucial enforcement action of December. South Africa's Department of Agriculture has moved swiftly from strategy to...

Vergelegen Boosts Wine Production Capacity with New Purpose-Built Warehouse

Vergelegen Wine Estate has completed its new, purpose-built wine warehouse, a major investment that strengthens the Somerset West estate’s long-term operational capacity and reinforces...

New Research Warns of Declining Genetic Diversity in Mopane Worms

Mopane worms—an essential seasonal food and income source for rural households across Southern Africa—may be more vulnerable than previously understood. New research reveals that...