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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...

Bird Flu Resurfaces: Western Cape on Alert as Avian Influenza Cases Rise

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has issued an urgent alert following the re-emergence of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) across parts of...

A Bitter Harvest: US Tariffs Slam South Africa’s Agricultural Sector

The feared has become a reality. As of today, 5 August 2025, South Africa's agricultural sector is scrambling to respond to the US's unilateral...

Benguela Cove Sets Gold Standard in Sustainable Winegrowing and Agri-Tourism

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a place where vines meet the ocean, and luxury experiences are born, with sustainability you can trust. Imagine a...

Beefmaster Group: A National Footprint, Rooted in History, Embracing New Horizons

For decades, the Beefmaster Group has been a cornerstone of South Africa’s red meat industry. Founded in 1965 by Lourie van Reenen, it evolved...

AGRI 5 Expo 2025: Driving Inclusive Growth in Agriculture

As AGRI 5 Expo enters its 12th year in 2025, it continues to serve as a critical platform to empower black farmers, grow agribusinesses,...

Wine Tourism: South Africa’s Secret Weapon for Growth

South Africa’s wine industry is uniquely poised to thrive by embracing wine tourism as its key attraction, says Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales for...

Western Cape Commits to Tripling Export Growth by 2035 at West Coast Seminar

The Western Cape Government today reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led economic growth at the West Coast Export Seminar held in Lutzville, Matzikama. The...

InteliGro Elevates Crop Advisors to Strategic Farm Partners Through Business-Focused Training

The role of Crop Advisors in agriculture today extends far beyond supplying products or offering technical advice. The right profile of advisor plays a...

Die Lamb Champs: ‘n Ryke Geskiedenis van Suid-Afrikaanse Lamuitnemendheid

Die Lamb Champs, ‘n gesogte kompetisie trots aangebied deur die Suider-Afrikaanse Agri Inisiatief (Saai) en aangevoer deur Pick n Pay, het sedert sy ontstaan...

Merino Classic and National Fleece Show Return to NAMPO Cape 2025

After a three-year absence, Merino SA has announced the return of the BKB Merino Classic and the launch of the BKB National Merino Fleece...