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MacDay on the Road 2026: Bringing Global Strategy Directly to the Orchards

South Africa’s macadamia industry is shifting its approach to grower engagement this spring. Moving away from a single, centralized conference, Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has announced its new MacDay...

AGOA Lifeline: Why South Africa’s $500m US Market Remains Non-Negotiable

The United States Senate’s overwhelming 90–6 vote to extend the African Growth and Opportunity...

Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape...

Amphora Wine Festival Celebrates Ancient Winemaking Tradition

An ancient winemaking tradition is making a remarkable comeback, and South Africa is celebrating...

Makataan Chunks Crowned South Africa’s First Preserve Product of the Year

A traditional favourite, makataan watermelon, has reaffirmed its place in South Africa’s kitchens. Compagniesdrift’s Makataan Chunks was crowned the very first South African Preserve...

Designing for the Land: Don Albert on Rural Growth and Agricultural Opportunity

Interview with Don Albert, architect and founder of Sound Space Design Urban flight and farm-to-table thinking Congratulations on Sound Space Design’s 30th year in business, and...

Rising Veldfires Threaten South Africa’s Food Security as Farmers Face Mounting Losses

With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average rainfall during the latter part of the...

Flash Gala Delivers Record-Breaking 2025 Harvest

The 2025 harvest season has marked a historic milestone for Flash Gala apples, with a record 1,478,454 cartons packed – the biggest volume since...

Weskus Mechanisation Branch Brings Landini & McCormick Tractors to Clanwilliam Farmers

Another chapter has begun for Weskus Mechanisation, a business synonymous with delivering quality service. As part of the Argo family of dealerships selling Landini...

South African Wine: The Next Decade Is About Value, Not Volume

A new wine industry outlook delivers a clear message: the next chapter for South African wine will be written in quality, not quantity. With...

NAMPO Cape: Rovic Tech Talks – Insight Starts Here

This year at NAMPO Cape, insight meets action at the Rovic stand, where Smart Technology for Efficient Resource Management takes centre stage. Farmers and...

Baanbrekers in Landbou Tegnologie Kom Saam by NAMPO Kaap 2025

NAMPO Kaap 2025, wat van 10-13 September in Bredasdorp plaasvind, is ’n toonaangewende gebeurtenis waar landbou-innovasie naatloos met praktiese toepassings integreer. Onder die tema...

Agriculture and Trade Ministers Announce New Strategy to Combat US Tariffs

In a joint media briefing on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau...

Experience the Ultimate Outdoor Expo at B’Sorah, Broederstroom

Outdoor lovers, mark 15–17 August 2025 on your calendars! The Outdoor & Adventure Expo is heading to B’Sorah, a scenic 1,200-hectare working cattle farm...