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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...

Western Cape Welcomes Botswana’s Lift on Vegetable Import Ban

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer...

Picki Fruit: A Fresh Take on Seasonal Produce

Picki Fruit is a fresh and innovative addition to the local scene in Wellington, Cape Winelands. After two years of careful planning and development,...

SA Wine Fights Back Against Proposed Excise Tax Hikes

In February, South Africa Wine launched a vital excise tax campaign to address the proposed tax hikes that threatened the sustainability of the industry....

Welgemeen Boerdery Triumphs at CFG Awards for Excellence in Fruit Production

Welgemeen Boerdery, situated in the Witzenberg Valley, has earned top honors for overall excellence at the Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) annual awards. The farm’s...

Agri-Expo Unveils New Ventures to Elevate SA Agriculture

Legacy met innovation as Agri-Expo, South Africa’s oldest agricultural society, unveiled exciting new ventures at a launch event at Soetmelksvlei, Simondium, on Thursday 25...

Unexpected Load-Shedding Chaos Disrupts South African Agriculture

South Africa’s agricultural sector is reeling from the sudden return of load-shedding, which escalated to Stage 6 on February 23, 2025, before being reduced...

Countdown to the SA Dairy Awards: Recognizing Industry Excellence

The South African dairy industry is abuzz with excitement as the countdown begins for the highly anticipated SA Dairy Awards, set to take place...

Cape Town Port Battles Severe Wind Delays: Recovery Underway

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has experienced severe operational disruptions over the past fortnight due to extreme wind conditions. Wind speeds between 100...

Tru-Cape Invites Public to Explore Historic Apple & Pear Varieties at Heritage Orchard Tour

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, South Africa's largest marketer of apples and pears, invites the public to explore its Heritage Orchard of historic apple and pear...

Integrating Fynbos and Viticulture: Delheim’s Sustainable Approach to Farming

The future of sustainable agriculture lies in striking a balance between farming and ecological preservation. At Delheim Wine Estate, this philosophy has driven their...