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SA Preserveerkampioenskappe: Rekordgetal preserveerprodukte beïndruk met tradisie én innovasie

Die tweede Suid-Afrikaanse Preserveerkampioenskappe, aangebied deur Agri-Expo, het Woensdag 29 Julie by Eensgezind buite Durbanville nuwe hoogtes bereik toe 85 vervaardigers 'n rekordgetal van 700 gepreserveerde vrugte- en groenteprodukte...

Overberg Agri Joins Wacker Neuson Network to Elevate Western Cape Agricultural Support

Farmers and agricultural contractors across the Western Cape can look forward to expanded access...

South African Apples Take Centre Stage in China with Landmark Billboard Campaign

Demand for South African apples is reaching new heights in China, where standing out...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Unleashes Practical Innovation

The countdown is on! As farmers across the country navigate shifting climate patterns, soaring...

Department of Agriculture Launches Online System to Authorise Self-Vaccination for FMD

In a major shift for South Africa’s livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp...

Closing the Gap Between Saying and Doing: Action to Solve the Cape Town Port Crisis

To rescue the Western Cape’s multi-billion-rand agricultural export sector, South Africa must transition from endless logistical challenges to immediate operational execution. The publication of the...

Agri-Expo Says Agricultural Shows Remain the Heartbeat of Rural Communities

Agricultural shows continue to play a vital role in South Africa's rural landscape, serving as platforms that promote agriculture, stimulate local economies, support tourism,...

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2026 as it marks 40 years since its establishment. Over four decades,...

Western Cape Agriculture: The Hard Road Back After Catastrophic Flooding

Following a preliminary assessment on 11 June 2026, which revealed a staggering provincial damage bill of over R9 billion, the Western Cape agricultural community...

The New Era of South African Farm Fashion

Walk into any local agribusiness or homestead today, and the transformation is clear. The days of shapeless khakis and worn-out work shirts are over....

BKS-stryd: Wes-Kaapse benadering suksesvol toegepas by Braams Voerkraal

In die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) in Suid-Afrika bly streng biosekuriteit en hegte samewerking die belangrikste wapens. Dit was die boodskap tydens ’n besoek...

Road Ahead for Tongaat Hulett: What Follows the High Court Ruling?

The Durban High Court’s decision on 17 June 2026, to grant Tongaat Hulett Limited’s (THL) joint Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) leave to withdraw their...

Beyond Supermarkets: Multi-Channel Strategy Farmers Need in a 1.3% Growth Market

The latest retail trade sales data from Statistics South Africa points to a lean 1.3% year-on-year increase for April 2026. While a 1.3% uptick...

Proposed Cabinet Shake-Up: DA Requests Agriculture Alignment Amid FMD Crisis

In a major political development on June 17, 2026, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis announced a sweeping proposed reshuffle of the party’s executive...

Flash Gala Gains Momentum as Quality and Production Reach New Levels

The 2025 season has marked a major turning point for South Africa’s Flash Gala apple industry, with growers reporting improved fruit quality, stronger market...