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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...

Rajant Kinetic Mesh Powering Smart Precision Farming in the Western Cape

Revolutionizing Agriculture with Resilient Connectivity Agriculture is entering a new era where connectivity, data, and automation are transforming how farmers manage land, crops, and resources....

Designing Rural Futures: Sound Space Design Lessons from Portugal to the Western Cape

Last month we introduced readers to Don Albert, architect and founder of Sound Space Design, has made Piketberg his home after a career spanning...

Nampo Cape 2025: A Showcase of Livestock, Breeding, and Agricultural Excellence

NAMPO Cape 2025 returns to Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September, promising a vibrant, expanded showcase for South Africa’s agricultural sector. This year’s...

Make Every Drop Count with VICAR Sprayers

Over the past three seasons, Ikapa Trading in Grabouw—co-owned by Neels Thiart and supported by seasoned industry expert Mike Heath—has successfully conducted more than...

Investment Summit 2025 puts agriculture at the core of growth

Agriculture is the Western Cape’s economic anchor, sustaining exports, jobs, and rural communities. With the launch of the Western Cape Investment Summit (WCIS) 2025,...

Benguela Cove Blooms with Wine, Nature and Family Fun

Winter’s chill is fading, and spring’s gentle warmth is here. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is waking up, and it’s the perfect place to...

Tim Atkin’s 2025 Report Crowns South Africa’s Winegrowers World Leaders

“South Africa’s visceral attachment to the land is key to its rising wine success,” asserts Tim Atkin MW in his annual South Africa Special...

Foot and Mouth Disease: Minister Steenhuisen Updates the Nation

On 1 September 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announced important progress in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). He confirmed that...

Equestrian Thrills Await at NAMPO Cape 2025: South Africa vs Australia in Tentpegging Showdown

Visitors to NAMPO Cape 2025, taking place from 10–13 September at Bredasdorp Park, are in for a thrilling experience as the Western Cape Lubricants...

Historic Turning Point for South Africa’s Pesticide Policy Framework

In a landmark moment for agricultural reform and environmental justice, the National Department of Agriculture last week hosted the first-ever Colloquium on Pesticide Policy...