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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...

Durbanville Set to Reveal Landmark Pinotage at Sold-Out Taste of Terroir Red Wine Showcase

The countdown to Durbanville Wine Valley’s much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase has begun! This year, however, the special tasting is guaranteed...

New Dawn for South African Poultry: Vaccination Takes Flight Against Bird Flu

South Africa's poultry sector, a cornerstone of our nation's food security, is embarking on a historic journey. After years of grappling with devastating avian...

Wine Town Stellenbosch Returns with South Africa’s Premier Wine Festival

South Africa’s biggest lifestyle celebration of wine returns to Stellenbosch from July 26 to August 3, with limited tickets and a discount on online...

Diesel: The Indispensable Engine of Agriculture Faces a Price Surge

South African farmers are once again grappling with increased operational costs as diesel prices surged on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. This ends the relief...

SA Citrus: Holding Its Breath as US Tariff Deadline Looms

The clock is ticking for South Africa's citrus growers. With the 90-day pause on new US tariffs set to expire on 9 July 2025,...

NAMPO Cape 2025 Set to Dazzle: A New Era of Agri-Innovation, Sport & Spectacle

NAMPO Cape 2025 is set to return to Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September with a host of new and exciting features that...

Farewell to a Wine Pioneer: Dawid Saayman’s Legacy Rooted Deep in South African Soil

It is with sadness that the South African wine industry mourns the passing of Dawid Saayman, a true legend whose pioneering work in soil...

African Agri Investment Indaba: Accelerating Africa’s Agricultural Transformation

Africa is at a turning point. In the face of global disruptions, climate challenges, and food insecurity, the continent is moving swiftly toward agricultural...

South Africa’s Agricultural Sector Leads Growth Despite Economic Headwinds

While the broader South African economy experienced a modest slowdown in the first quarter of 2025, the agricultural sector emerged as a significant driver...

IBO Summit 2025: Cultivating the Future of Blueberries in the Heart of Africa

From 25 – 27 September 2025, the world’s blueberry leaders will gather under one roof at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) for...