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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...

GEN-Z Vineyard Project Expands Its Vision

The ADVICO (Advancement of Viticulture Collective) platform marks the next chapter in journey of GEN-Z Vineyard Project, launched by Vinpro in 2016. What started...

Why Agriculture Needs a New Generation of STEM Talent

Agriculture is one of South Africa’s most strategically important industries. It secures food systems, sustains rural livelihoods, and supports export competitiveness. To safeguard its...

Fresh Opportunities: Maersk’s Investment Keeps South Africa’s Fruit World-Class

South Africa’s fresh fruit industry has received a welcome boost with the opening of Maersk’s Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town. The facility is...

Enartis and Parsec Join Forces to Shape the Future of Global Winemaking

A landmark deal has been announced in the international wine industry as Enartis S.r.l., part of the Esseco Group and a global leader in...

Insect Science Secures Historic Triple Win at ontbytSAKE Awards

Innovation in sustainable agriculture took centre stage this week as Insect Science made history at the Lottoland ontbytSAKE Onderneming van die Jaar event. The...

Shoprite Launches R1-Million Food Garden Competition to Boost Food Security

South Africa’s agricultural landscape is set to receive a boost with the launch of Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, a R1-million...

Agriculture Meets Innovation at Sauvignon Blanc SA Seminar and AGM

Winemakers, viticulturists, marketers, and wine professionals are invited to join Sauvignon Blanc South Africa for its annual Seminar and AGM – an opportunity to...

Tru-Cape’s 2025 Cherry Season: A Record-Breaking Harvest

The 2025 cherry season in Ceres has begun with trees heavy with glossy red fruit, thanks to exceptional spring weather. Tru-Cape’s procurement director, Calla...

NAMPO ALFA 2025: Die Groot Finale van ’n Jaar van Landbou-uitnemendheid

Meer as 8 000 besoekers het NAMPO ALFA 2025, wat van 16 tot 18 Oktober by NAMPO Park naby Bothaville plaasgevind het, bygewoon. Hierdie...

South Africa’s R400 Million Stone Fruit Deal with China Opens New Chapter in Global Agricultural Trade

The South African agricultural sector is celebrating a major victory following the signing of a historic Stone Fruit Trade Protocol between the Minister of...