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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...

The Story of South African Sauvignon Blanc

For the first time, the story of South Africa’s most popular white wine cultivar has been brought together in a single publication. The Story...

Ubuntu in Action: G20 Adopts African Principles to Underpin Global Farming Future

The global agricultural sector took centre stage in September as G20 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Somerset West, delivered a landmark Food Security Task Force...

Ooskaapse Boer Wen Boland Lamb Champs

Die Lamb Champs-kompetisie, 'n nasionale viering van Suid-Afrikaanse lamprodusente, het sy laaste streekskwalifiserende rondte in die Boland afgesluit, met 'n Oos-Kaapse boer wat met...

IBO Summit 2025: From African Potential to Global Market Access

Cape Town, South Africa – 26 September, 2025 – The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) Summit 2025, hosted by BerriesZA, is in full swing at...

Groei vir Goud 2025: Rekordopbrengste in koring, mielies en sojabone bekroon

Uitsonderlike prestasie in graanproduksie is weereens gevier tydens die jaarlikse Groei vir Goud-toekenningsfunksie, waar Suid-Afrika se top produsente vereer is vir hul uitmuntende opbrengste,...

Agri’s Got Talent 2025: Jenedine Jantjies Shines as Winner in Inspiring Boland Final

The final of Agri’s Got Talent 2025 filled the Boland with pride and emotion on Friday evening, as ten agricultural workers from the fruit...

2025 Absa Top 20 Pinotage Finalists Announced as South Africa Celebrates 100 Years of Its Homegrown Grape

The Pinotage Association, in proud partnership with Absa, is delighted to announce the 2025 Absa Top 20 Pinotage Finalists. These wines represent the pinnacle...

Western Cape Agriculture Powers Economic Growth With 14% Year-on-Year Surge in Q2 2025

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the positive performance of the province’s agricultural sector as reflected...

CapeWine 2025 Highlights Wine Industry’s Role in Jobs, Trade, and Rural Growth

CapeWine 2025 has wrapped up after three days of vibrant engagement, celebration, and connection, firmly cementing its reputation as the premier showcase for South...

Port of Cape Town Upgrades Bring Relief for Agricultural Exporters

The Port of Cape Town has long been a lifeline for South Africa’s agricultural exports, particularly fruit and wine. This week, that lifeline was...