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Western Cape Agricultural Sector Drives Job Growth in Q3 2026

The Western Cape has recorded a further drop in its official unemployment rate to 19.4% in Quarter 3 of 2026, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS)...

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...

Court Strikes Urgency: Grain SA Disputes Finding as Producers Remain Exposed

Following court proceedings on Friday, 6 November 2026, the Gauteng Division of the High...

US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the United States (USA), Premier Alan Winde has reaffirmed the Western Cape Government’s commitment to protecting...

Key Takeaways from MacDay KZN

Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) convened regional growers at the Premier Splendid Inn in Umhlanga for the KwaZulu-Natal leg of MacDay on the Road 2026....

NAMPO Kaap 2026: Landbou-Innovasie en Leefstyl op Bredasdorp Park

NAMPO Kaap 2026 het vanaf 9 tot 12 September 2026 op Bredasdorp Park plaasgevind en ondanks wisselvallige weer gedurende die laaste twee skoudae, het...

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...

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) and its Board have unanimously approved a proposal by Minister...

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 in die Paarl gereed om die finale streeksfees van vanjaar...

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 2026, celebrating the centenary of the Langgewens Research Farm. Gathered...

AFMA Forum Unites Regional Leaders to Tackle Feed Security and Innovation

The 12th Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) Forum, hosted at Sun City from 8 to 10 September 2026, gathered over 900 registered delegates representing...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on a homegrown icon that has become a fundamental part of...

SA Wheat at a Turning Point: Securing Local Production

SA wheat production stands at a critical crossroads, and what happens on the farm today directly impacts food security for almost every household in...