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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...

Tim Atkin Honours South Africa’s Vineyard and Cellar Excellence in 2025 Shortlist

The 2025 edition of Tim Atkin MW’s South Africa Special Report, produced in partnership with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, will, for the...

Shiraz SA Challenge Crowns Top Wines, Showcasing South Africa’s Vineyard Excellence

The results of the 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge — South Africa’s benchmark competition for Shiraz, Shiraz-based blends, and Shiraz rosé — were announced on...

Herkouersdag 2025 by Roodebloem – Praktiese inligting vir volhoubare veeboerdery

Herkouersdag 2025 is een van die mees verwagte geleenthede op die Overberg Agri-kalender. Die inligtingsdag vind plaas op 14 Augustus by die Roodebloem-proefplaas buite...

NAMPO Kaap 2025 Jou Sleutel tot Slim Boerdery

Ná ’n eeu van merkwaardige groei in landboumasjinerie, staan boere vandag voor ’n nuwe, komplekse maar opwindende tegnologiese landskap. Die druk om méér te...

More Than Metal: Why Choosing the Right Machinery is Vital for Your Farm’s Future

In today’s fast-paced agricultural world, a tractor, planter, sprayer, harvester, or other farm equipment is far more than just metal—it’s a trusted partner in...

SA Needs New Strategy to Boost Agri-Food Exports to EU

Although South Africa remains the European Union’s (EU) largest trading partner in Africa, the country’s agri-food exports to the EU are facing growing challenges....

Weskus Meganisasie open nuwe tak in Clanwilliam – Gebou op diens, vennootskap en vertroue

Op 1 Julie 2025 het Weskus Meganisasie hul nuutste tak in Clanwilliam amptelik geopen – ’n mylpaal wat nie net groei simboliseer nie, maar...

Western Cape’s Rail Revival: Overberg Pilot Puts Freight Back on Track

In a strategic move to bolster the region's agricultural competitiveness, the Western Cape government in July 2025 launched the Overberg Freight Rail Business Case...

Overberg Farmland Protection Effort Supports Biodiversity and Black Harrier Breeding

A 270-hectare portion of critically endangered renosterveld in the Overberg, between Bredasdorp and Swellendam, has been secured for long-term conservation. The land, part of...

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...