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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...

NAMPO Cape 2025: What Not to Miss

The Overberg is gearing up for one of the most exciting events on the agricultural calendar. From 10 to 13 September 2025, Grain SA...

Case IH Strengthens its Commitment to Western Cape Agriculture

From Bredasdorp to beyond, Case IH stands with South Africa’s farmers Agriculture is the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy, and nowhere is this more evident...

South Africa Launches Cross-Government Effort to Untangle UK Trade Hurdles

South Africa’s government has raised alarm over millions lost in UK tariffs on agricultural exports, despite a trade agreement that guarantees duty-free access. A...

Evergreens: From Fresh Market Pioneer to Africa’s Largest Independent Produce Hub

For more than three decades, Evergreens the Fresh Market has been redefining access to quality food by bringing the traditional fresh produce market experience...

Why the Future of Farming Runs on Data

In a world of increasing climate variability and economic pressure, South African farmers are finding a new ally in the fight for profitability: data....

Die Thian Heyns Handelsmerk Kwaliteit, Nalatenskap en Volharding

Thian Heyns, ‘n TLU SA Jongboer-finalis van Clocolan, bewys dat ‘n sterk handelsmerk nie afhang van groot advertensieveldtogte nie. Sy suksesverhaal bied ‘n kragtige...

From Fertilizer to Community Champion: The Foskor Brand Story

Foskor, a proud South African company and a global leader in phosphate-based fertilizers, provides a powerful case study in modern agricultural branding. Instead of...

Rovic se LORA Besproeiingstelsels: Beheer jou water, waar jy ook al is

Rovic, ‘n vooraanstaande vervaardiger van landboumasjinerie in Suid-Afrika, het ‘n reputasie opgebou vir die verskaffing van topgehalte landboutoerusting en implemente aan boere regoor die...

Navigating Tomorrow: How Local Agriculture is Meeting Global Challenges

South Africa’s agricultural sector is at a pivotal moment. Facing a complex web of challenges from volatile global markets to the relentless march of...

Biosekuriteit: Die Voorste Linie teen Bek-en-klouseer

Die jongste uitbrekings van bek-en-klouseer (BKS) is ’n harde herinnering aan hoe kritiek biosekuriteit is. Volgens veearts dr. Shaun Morris (BSc Vet. Sci., Hons...