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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

Makataan Chunks Crowned South Africa’s First Preserve Product of the Year

A traditional favourite, makataan watermelon, has reaffirmed its place in South Africa’s kitchens. Compagniesdrift’s Makataan Chunks was crowned the very first South African Preserve...

Designing for the Land: Don Albert on Rural Growth and Agricultural Opportunity

Interview with Don Albert, architect and founder of Sound Space Design Urban flight and farm-to-table thinking Congratulations on Sound Space Design’s 30th year in business, and...

Rising Veldfires Threaten South Africa’s Food Security as Farmers Face Mounting Losses

With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa due to above-average rainfall during the latter part of the...

Flash Gala Delivers Record-Breaking 2025 Harvest

The 2025 harvest season has marked a historic milestone for Flash Gala apples, with a record 1,478,454 cartons packed – the biggest volume since...

Weskus Mechanisation Branch Brings Landini & McCormick Tractors to Clanwilliam Farmers

Another chapter has begun for Weskus Mechanisation, a business synonymous with delivering quality service. As part of the Argo family of dealerships selling Landini...

South African Wine: The Next Decade Is About Value, Not Volume

A new wine industry outlook delivers a clear message: the next chapter for South African wine will be written in quality, not quantity. With...

NAMPO Cape: Rovic Tech Talks – Insight Starts Here

This year at NAMPO Cape, insight meets action at the Rovic stand, where Smart Technology for Efficient Resource Management takes centre stage. Farmers and...

Baanbrekers in Landbou Tegnologie Kom Saam by NAMPO Kaap 2025

NAMPO Kaap 2025, wat van 10-13 September in Bredasdorp plaasvind, is ’n toonaangewende gebeurtenis waar landbou-innovasie naatloos met praktiese toepassings integreer. Onder die tema...

Agriculture and Trade Ministers Announce New Strategy to Combat US Tariffs

In a joint media briefing on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau...

Experience the Ultimate Outdoor Expo at B’Sorah, Broederstroom

Outdoor lovers, mark 15–17 August 2025 on your calendars! The Outdoor & Adventure Expo is heading to B’Sorah, a scenic 1,200-hectare working cattle farm...