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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...

A Bitter Harvest: US Tariffs Slam South Africa’s Agricultural Sector

The feared has become a reality. As of today, 5 August 2025, South Africa's agricultural sector is scrambling to respond to the US's unilateral...

Benguela Cove Sets Gold Standard in Sustainable Winegrowing and Agri-Tourism

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a place where vines meet the ocean, and luxury experiences are born, with sustainability you can trust. Imagine a...

Beefmaster Group: A National Footprint, Rooted in History, Embracing New Horizons

For decades, the Beefmaster Group has been a cornerstone of South Africa’s red meat industry. Founded in 1965 by Lourie van Reenen, it evolved...

AGRI 5 Expo 2025: Driving Inclusive Growth in Agriculture

As AGRI 5 Expo enters its 12th year in 2025, it continues to serve as a critical platform to empower black farmers, grow agribusinesses,...

Wine Tourism: South Africa’s Secret Weapon for Growth

South Africa’s wine industry is uniquely poised to thrive by embracing wine tourism as its key attraction, says Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales for...

Western Cape Commits to Tripling Export Growth by 2035 at West Coast Seminar

The Western Cape Government today reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led economic growth at the West Coast Export Seminar held in Lutzville, Matzikama. The...

InteliGro Elevates Crop Advisors to Strategic Farm Partners Through Business-Focused Training

The role of Crop Advisors in agriculture today extends far beyond supplying products or offering technical advice. The right profile of advisor plays a...

Die Lamb Champs: ‘n Ryke Geskiedenis van Suid-Afrikaanse Lamuitnemendheid

Die Lamb Champs, ‘n gesogte kompetisie trots aangebied deur die Suider-Afrikaanse Agri Inisiatief (Saai) en aangevoer deur Pick n Pay, het sedert sy ontstaan...

Merino Classic and National Fleece Show Return to NAMPO Cape 2025

After a three-year absence, Merino SA has announced the return of the BKB Merino Classic and the launch of the BKB National Merino Fleece...

SA Preserve Championships Debut with Strong Support

A new era for local preserved products was ushered in on Wednesday 23 July with the judging of the inaugural South African Preserve Championships...