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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...

Unconfirmed Swine Fever Outbreak Puts Bredasdorp Pig Farming Under Pressure

The agricultural community in the Western Cape is on high alert following a probable outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Bredasdorp area....

Tim Atkin Honours South Africa’s Vineyard and Cellar Excellence in 2025 Shortlist

The 2025 edition of Tim Atkin MW’s South Africa Special Report, produced in partnership with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, will, for the...

Shiraz SA Challenge Crowns Top Wines, Showcasing South Africa’s Vineyard Excellence

The results of the 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge — South Africa’s benchmark competition for Shiraz, Shiraz-based blends, and Shiraz rosé — were announced on...

Herkouersdag 2025 by Roodebloem – Praktiese inligting vir volhoubare veeboerdery

Herkouersdag 2025 is een van die mees verwagte geleenthede op die Overberg Agri-kalender. Die inligtingsdag vind plaas op 14 Augustus by die Roodebloem-proefplaas buite...

NAMPO Kaap 2025 Jou Sleutel tot Slim Boerdery

Ná ’n eeu van merkwaardige groei in landboumasjinerie, staan boere vandag voor ’n nuwe, komplekse maar opwindende tegnologiese landskap. Die druk om méér te...

More Than Metal: Why Choosing the Right Machinery is Vital for Your Farm’s Future

In today’s fast-paced agricultural world, a tractor, planter, sprayer, harvester, or other farm equipment is far more than just metal—it’s a trusted partner in...

SA Needs New Strategy to Boost Agri-Food Exports to EU

Although South Africa remains the European Union’s (EU) largest trading partner in Africa, the country’s agri-food exports to the EU are facing growing challenges....

Weskus Meganisasie open nuwe tak in Clanwilliam – Gebou op diens, vennootskap en vertroue

Op 1 Julie 2025 het Weskus Meganisasie hul nuutste tak in Clanwilliam amptelik geopen – ’n mylpaal wat nie net groei simboliseer nie, maar...

Western Cape’s Rail Revival: Overberg Pilot Puts Freight Back on Track

In a strategic move to bolster the region's agricultural competitiveness, the Western Cape government in July 2025 launched the Overberg Freight Rail Business Case...

Overberg Farmland Protection Effort Supports Biodiversity and Black Harrier Breeding

A 270-hectare portion of critically endangered renosterveld in the Overberg, between Bredasdorp and Swellendam, has been secured for long-term conservation. The land, part of...