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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 Act (AGOA) through December 2028 delivers crucial relief to South Africa’s agricultural sector. While the...

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...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Boschendal Citrus Festival Returns This July

Celebrate the season at the Boschendal Citrus Festival, happening 26–27 July at the iconic Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek. Set in the farm’s picturesque orchards,...

Western Cape farmers Free green help desks to boost resilience

Farmers and agri-businesses across the Western Cape are encouraged to attend a series of free green economy help desks this July, aimed at improving...

C4 Fire and Security Protecting Farms with Precision and Purpose

In Paarl’s agricultural heartland, where cold storage, packhouses, and production lines keep South Africa’s food economy running, C4 Fire and Security National has grown...

A New Dawn for South African Agriculture: Minister Steenhuisen Charts a Bold Path Forward

The 2025/26 Budget Vote Speech delivered by Minister of Agriculture, Honourable John Steenhuisen, was more than just a financial report—it was a bold vision...

Breaking New Ground: South African agriculture’s Post-Tariff Landscape

South African agriculture faces a defining moment. As the US 30% tariff on South African goods looms, effective August 1st, leading industry bodies –...

Wine Industry Confronts Harsh Tariff Blow from United States

The South African wine industry is grappling with a significant challenge following the recent announcement by the President of the United States that, effective...

Atlantic Fertilisers: A Decade of Growth and Community Engagement

In 2015, the Herholdt family of Philadelphia and the Runkel family of Durbanville joined forces to launch Atlantic Fertilisers—a company built on a vision...

Groblershoop se Neutfees plant hoop vir blink toekoms

Op 21 Junie 2025 het , ’n landbougemeenskap langs die Oranjerivier naby Upington in die Noord-Kaap, geskiedenis gemaak met die eerste Neutfees wat op...

Durbanville Set to Reveal Landmark Pinotage at Sold-Out Taste of Terroir Red Wine Showcase

The countdown to Durbanville Wine Valley’s much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase has begun! This year, however, the special tasting is guaranteed...

New Dawn for South African Poultry: Vaccination Takes Flight Against Bird Flu

South Africa's poultry sector, a cornerstone of our nation's food security, is embarking on a historic journey. After years of grappling with devastating avian...