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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...

Unconfirmed Swine Fever Outbreak Puts Bredasdorp Pig Farming Under Pressure

The agricultural community in the Western Cape is on high alert following a probable outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Bredasdorp area....

Tim Atkin Honours South Africa’s Vineyard and Cellar Excellence in 2025 Shortlist

The 2025 edition of Tim Atkin MW’s South Africa Special Report, produced in partnership with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, will, for the...

Shiraz SA Challenge Crowns Top Wines, Showcasing South Africa’s Vineyard Excellence

The results of the 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge — South Africa’s benchmark competition for Shiraz, Shiraz-based blends, and Shiraz rosé — were announced on...

Herkouersdag 2025 by Roodebloem – Praktiese inligting vir volhoubare veeboerdery

Herkouersdag 2025 is een van die mees verwagte geleenthede op die Overberg Agri-kalender. Die inligtingsdag vind plaas op 14 Augustus by die Roodebloem-proefplaas buite...

NAMPO Kaap 2025 Jou Sleutel tot Slim Boerdery

Ná ’n eeu van merkwaardige groei in landboumasjinerie, staan boere vandag voor ’n nuwe, komplekse maar opwindende tegnologiese landskap. Die druk om méér te...

More Than Metal: Why Choosing the Right Machinery is Vital for Your Farm’s Future

In today’s fast-paced agricultural world, a tractor, planter, sprayer, harvester, or other farm equipment is far more than just metal—it’s a trusted partner in...

SA Needs New Strategy to Boost Agri-Food Exports to EU

Although South Africa remains the European Union’s (EU) largest trading partner in Africa, the country’s agri-food exports to the EU are facing growing challenges....

Weskus Meganisasie open nuwe tak in Clanwilliam – Gebou op diens, vennootskap en vertroue

Op 1 Julie 2025 het Weskus Meganisasie hul nuutste tak in Clanwilliam amptelik geopen – ’n mylpaal wat nie net groei simboliseer nie, maar...

Western Cape’s Rail Revival: Overberg Pilot Puts Freight Back on Track

In a strategic move to bolster the region's agricultural competitiveness, the Western Cape government in July 2025 launched the Overberg Freight Rail Business Case...

Overberg Farmland Protection Effort Supports Biodiversity and Black Harrier Breeding

A 270-hectare portion of critically endangered renosterveld in the Overberg, between Bredasdorp and Swellendam, has been secured for long-term conservation. The land, part of...