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Western Cape Disaster Costs Soar to R9.1bn: Agriculture Bears the Brunt

A Special Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde on Thursday, 11 June 2026, has revealed the catastrophic financial toll of the severe weather systems that...

Presisie en bedryfsbestuur besorg Jongboer-titel aan Richard Hutton-Squire

Die gesogte Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Jongboer Gala-aand het op 10 Junie 2026 by die ...

South Africa and Italy Deepen Agricultural Partnership

South Africa and Italy have taken an important step towards strengthening agricultural cooperation, with...

Western Cape Blueberry Boom: Premium Agricultural Assets Open for Public Tender

The Western Cape’s blueberry sector has transformed into one of South Africa’s most explosive...

Strategic Focus: Infrastructure, Finance, and Policy Friction Dominate Agbiz Congress 2026

It was in Gqeberha, at the Boardwalk ICC, where the South African agricultural value...

NAMPO Kaap 2025: Slim Tegnologie Vorm die Toekoms van Volhoubare Landbou

Die landboulandskap is gereed vir 'n transformerende ervaring by NAMPO Kaap 2025, waar innovasie en volhoubaarheid bymekaarkom om die toekoms van boerdery te hervorm. Vanjaar...

Winter 2025: What Farmers Across South Africa Need to Know

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released its Seasonal Climate Watch for June to October 2025, painting a complex picture for South Africa’s...

Benguela Cove Blends Coastal Terroir with Winter Tourism to Elevate Wine Estate Experience

As a gentle chill settles over the Cape, Benguela Cove Wine Estate offers more than just a respite from the cool air; it presents...

Santam Landbou/NWKV-fotokompetisie: Die wenners, die beelde – en die stories daaragter

Die wenners van die 2025 Santam Landbou/NWKV-fotokompetisie is op 4 Junie 2025 in Gqeberha aangekondig. Die kompetisie het vanjaar weer uitstaande inskrywings opgelewer, elk...

South Africa’s agricultural exports rise in first quarter of 2025

South Africa’s agricultural sector has recorded a robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, with exports reaching a substantial US$3.36 billion. This marks...

WWF Honours Zevenwacht for Biodiversity Efforts

Zevenwacht Wine Estate, situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route on the urban edge of Kuilsriver, was awarded WWF Conservation Champion Status recently and has...

Orchard Innovation Earns Spot in Young Farmer Competition

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is proud to announce that Gordon Anderson (36), farm manager at Oewerzicht near Greyton, a supplier of apples and pears to...

Rooibos Finds New Life as Eco-Friendly Hero This World Environment Day

As World Environment Day approaches on June 5, Rooibos is gaining attention not only for its health benefits, but also for its potential in...

Century of Pinotage Celebrated with Gold: A Proud Milestone for SA Viticulture

The Cape Mint™, Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest private mint, in collaboration with the Pinotage Association, held an event during which centenarian Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing...

Minister Highlights Dairy Sector’s Role in Food Security, Jobs, and Economic Growth

On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at...