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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...

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%...

South Africa’s Farming Elite Honoured at Prestigious AWSA National Awards

The pinnacle of the South African agricultural calendar, the 2025 Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) National Awards, took place on Friday, 14 November 2025 at...