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Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outpace the national economy, expanding at an average rate of 3% annually since 2012 compared...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

Century of Pinotage Celebrated with Gold: A Proud Milestone for SA Viticulture

The Cape Mint™, Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest private mint, in collaboration with the Pinotage Association, held an event during which centenarian Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing...

Minister Highlights Dairy Sector’s Role in Food Security, Jobs, and Economic Growth

On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at...

South Africa Lifts FMD Restrictions in Key Provinces as Vaccination Drive Expands

The South African Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced a major breakthrough in the campaign to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), highlighting intensified efforts...

Regenerative Agriculture Takes Root at Ravensmead Educare

Observed annually on 28 May, World Hunger Day is a global call to action to raise awareness and inspire efforts to end hunger. Responding...

From Multinational to Local Hands: Can Ashton’s Fruit Industry Thrive After Tiger?

After years of uncertainty and drawn-out negotiations, the sale of Langeberg and Ashton Foods by Tiger Brands marks a dramatic shift in the future...

Cape Town Hosts Inaugural AgTech Connect to Drive Innovation and Investment

The City and its green energy growth partner, GreenCape, have hosted the first-ever AgTech Connect, a session bringing together investors, business leaders and government...

TMR Conference 2025 to Unite South Africa’s Livestock Leaders for Innovation and Growth

The TMR Conference, organised by the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO), will be held from 8 to 10 June 2025 at the Radisson Hotel OR...

Dohne-Merino-wêreldkongres: ’n viering van nalatenskap en leierskap

In 2026 keer een van Suid-Afrika se grootste landbousuksesse simbolies huis toe. Die Dohne-Merino-wêreldkongres, ‘n internasionale hoogtepunt op die landboukalender, sal van 6 -...

Kobie Lochner Steps In as Historic Wines CEO

Historic Wines of the Cape, the managerial company of acclaimed wine brands, La Motte Wine Estate and Leopard’s Leap Wines, is pleased to announce...

Celebrating the Hidden Voices of South Africa’s Agri-Sector

Agri’s Got Talent (AGT), South Africa’s unique singing competition for agri-workers, is back for its 12th season. Open to individuals working in the deciduous...