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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...

South African Agri-Logistics Achieves Global Recognition with Platinum Award

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) and its partner, Transnova Africa, have been jointly honoured with the prestigious Platinum Award at the 2025...

Why the Imported FMD Vaccine is a Temporary Fix for a R4 Billion Problem

South Africa's agricultural sector breathes a collective, albeit cautious, sigh of relief as another significant consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses, approximately 700,000...

Rooibos Unlocks New Prospects for Aquaculture

A breakthrough study from Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has revealed that Rooibos — one of South Africa’s most iconic crops —...

SAPPA Inligtingsdag 2025: Die Pekanneutprodusent van die Toekoms in Fokus

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Pekanneutprodusente Assosiasie (SAPPA) hou op Vrydag, 7 November 2025, hul jaarlikse Inligtingsdag en Algemene Jaarvergadering (AGM) in Hartswater. Hierdie byeenkoms is die...

Kanu Wines Blends Heritage, Tourism and Agricultural Growth

Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Kanu Wines has introduced a fresh way for visitors to engage with South Africa’s winemaking heritage....

Zimbabwe Lifts Maize Import Ban: Boost for South Africa’s Farmers and Consumers

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s formal decision to lift its ban on maize imports. The change, announced in Statutory...

AGOA’s End Can’t Stop Them: Tomahawk to Maintain U.S. Litchi Programs

In a defiant move against new trade barriers, South African litchi exporter Tomahawk has committed to sustaining its U.S. market programs, even as the...

Finalists Announced for 2025 Diners Club Winemaker Awards

The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been shortlisted to compete...

South Africa’s Finest EVOOs Crowned at 2025 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards

South Africa’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) were celebrated today at the 12th annual Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards, hosted at the...

South Africa’s Ports Conclude Citrus Season with 19% Export Surge

South Africa's 2025 citrus export season has closed on a resounding high note, with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) confirming a 19% year-on-year increase in...