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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...

South Africa Pioneers Clean Plum Cultivars Through Micropropagation

In a landmark move set to redefine fruit cultivation in South Africa, Culdevco, a leading cultivar management company, has partnered with the Tissue Culture...

GEN-Z Vineyard Project Expands Its Vision

The ADVICO (Advancement of Viticulture Collective) platform marks the next chapter in journey of GEN-Z Vineyard Project, launched by Vinpro in 2016. What started...

Why Agriculture Needs a New Generation of STEM Talent

Agriculture is one of South Africa’s most strategically important industries. It secures food systems, sustains rural livelihoods, and supports export competitiveness. To safeguard its...

Fresh Opportunities: Maersk’s Investment Keeps South Africa’s Fruit World-Class

South Africa’s fresh fruit industry has received a welcome boost with the opening of Maersk’s Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town. The facility is...

Enartis and Parsec Join Forces to Shape the Future of Global Winemaking

A landmark deal has been announced in the international wine industry as Enartis S.r.l., part of the Esseco Group and a global leader in...

Insect Science Secures Historic Triple Win at ontbytSAKE Awards

Innovation in sustainable agriculture took centre stage this week as Insect Science made history at the Lottoland ontbytSAKE Onderneming van die Jaar event. The...

Shoprite Launches R1-Million Food Garden Competition to Boost Food Security

South Africa’s agricultural landscape is set to receive a boost with the launch of Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, a R1-million...

Agriculture Meets Innovation at Sauvignon Blanc SA Seminar and AGM

Winemakers, viticulturists, marketers, and wine professionals are invited to join Sauvignon Blanc South Africa for its annual Seminar and AGM – an opportunity to...

Tru-Cape’s 2025 Cherry Season: A Record-Breaking Harvest

The 2025 cherry season in Ceres has begun with trees heavy with glossy red fruit, thanks to exceptional spring weather. Tru-Cape’s procurement director, Calla...

NAMPO ALFA 2025: Die Groot Finale van ’n Jaar van Landbou-uitnemendheid

Meer as 8 000 besoekers het NAMPO ALFA 2025, wat van 16 tot 18 Oktober by NAMPO Park naby Bothaville plaasgevind het, bygewoon. Hierdie...