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Western Cape Disaster Costs Soar to R9.1bn: Agriculture Bears the Brunt

A Special Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde on Thursday, 11 June 2026, has revealed the catastrophic financial toll of the severe weather systems that...

Presisie en bedryfsbestuur besorg Jongboer-titel aan Richard Hutton-Squire

Die gesogte Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Jongboer Gala-aand het op 10 Junie 2026 by die ...

South Africa and Italy Deepen Agricultural Partnership

South Africa and Italy have taken an important step towards strengthening agricultural cooperation, with...

Western Cape Blueberry Boom: Premium Agricultural Assets Open for Public Tender

The Western Cape’s blueberry sector has transformed into one of South Africa’s most explosive...

Strategic Focus: Infrastructure, Finance, and Policy Friction Dominate Agbiz Congress 2026

It was in Gqeberha, at the Boardwalk ICC, where the South African agricultural value...

Africa Agri Tech Conference 2025: Embracing Innovation for a Resilient Future

The Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18-20 March 2025, gathered industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to...

Western Cape Minister Slams Cannabis Ban: A Threat to Jobs, Economy, and Growth

“The banning of cannabis will stifle the contribution the cannabis and hemp value chain can make to the economic, social and environmental objectives of...

Groot Pampoenfees

Die jaarlikse Groot Pampoenfees, wat van 27 – 29 Maart 2025 in Heidelberg plaasvind, is ’n gewilde gebeurtenis wat besoekers van regoor die land...

Agribusiness Confidence Grows as Weather, Exports, and Investment Improve

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) increased 11 points from Q4 2024 to 70 in Q1 2025. This is the third consecutive improvement, placing...

Empowering Farmers with Digital Solutions

Digital technology is rapidly transforming South Africa’s agricultural landscape, empowering farmers with real-time data, market access, and precision farming tools. Various mobile applications and...

Agriculture: The Heart of Durbanville’s 200-Year Legacy

For two centuries, agriculture has been the cornerstone of Durbanville’s development, shaping its landscape, economy, and identity. As the town celebrates its 200th anniversary,...

Saving South Africa’s Bees: Why Collaborative Action Is Urgently Needed

When a Worcester-based beekeeper, who provides large-scale pollination services to farms, arrived to inspect his hives at a blueberry farm, he was met with...

Record Season for South African Table Grapes: Industry Outpaces Estimates Despite Port Challenges

By Week 10 of the 2024/25 season, South Africa’s table grape industry (SATI) has exceeded expectations, with 76.91 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) inspected...

PALS: 11 Years of Growth, Collaboration, and the Future of Farming

On 19 August 2014, a group of farmers and agricultural business representatives from Koue Bokkeveld, Ceres, Wolseley, and Tulbagh came together to form what...

Simonsberg Wine Festival 2025: A Celebration of South Africa’s Finest Wines

Sponsored by RMB, the Simonsberg Wine Festival will take place from  28 to 30 March 2025 at the Plaisir Wine Estate, and is set...