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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, market access, logistics, and interest rates constantly shape the performance of an agricultural business. The...

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...

Court Strikes Urgency: Grain SA Disputes Finding as Producers Remain Exposed

Following court proceedings on Friday, 6 November 2026, the Gauteng Division of the High...

Western Cape Agri Champion: Raymond Weels’ Inspiring Journey to Victor

In the heart of the Western Cape’s agricultural landscape, success is measured not only...

Inside South Africa’s 2024/25 Maize Crop & Quality Profile

South Africa’s commercial maize crop for the 2024/25 season reached 16,650,000 tons, marking the second-largest crop on record behind the 2016/17 peak. This output...

Made in the Cape Unlocks New Indian Retail Markets

Top Made in the Cape agricultural produce and South African consumer brands made a major mark in India on 3 and 4 October as...

Saai Karoo Landboufees Bring Innovasie, Tradisie en Gemeenskap na Laingsburg

Die Saai Karoo Landboufees vind op 30 en 31 Oktober 2026 op die Laingsburg Sportgronde plaas en beloof om boere, gemeenskappe én die jeug...

Sauvignon Blanc Takes Center Stage at Woordfees

One cultivar. Eleven producers. A hundred stories—and plenty to taste. South Africa’s Sauvignon Blanc sector will highlight its viticultural diversity and regional character at Die...

South Africa Seeks Middle East Market Access to Support Foot-and-Mouth Affected Livestock Sector

The South African Department of Agriculture has completed a high-level working visit across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at...

How Raw Agronomic Data Becomes Actionable Farm Management

Data-driven decision-making lies at the heart of modern agriculture, yet the sheer volume of weather readings, soil metrics, and localized trial information available today...

South Africa and Namibia Prepare for Historic Lamb Champs Invitational

The Lamb Champs Invitational is officially set following the final regional qualifier on 24 September in Paarl, where Kyla Wasserman (1st place with a...

Woordfees 2026 highlights Stellenbosch viticulture and wine heritage

As Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, the upcoming Woordfees (3–11 October) will put a spotlight on the region's rich viticultural...

AgriSA and ISS Join Forces to Drive Evidence-Based Rural Safety

In a major move to address crime across South Africa’s agricultural landscape, AgriCulture South Africa (AgriSA) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) have...

US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the United States (USA), Premier Alan Winde has reaffirmed the Western Cape Government’s commitment to protecting...