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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...

Fixing Hunger with Science: A Food Revolution in SA

South Africa produces enough food to feed its people — yet millions still go hungry. This contradiction reveals that hunger isn’t just about availability,...

South African Ports Eye Integrated Logistics Platform to Boost Fresh Produce Exports

South Africa’s fresh produce export sector may soon benefit from a digital transformation aimed at improving port efficiency, reducing costly delays, and boosting global...

Bredasdorp Park bekroon by Wes-Kaapse Ekonomiese Innovasie-toekennings

Bredasdorp Park NPC is vereer met een van die gesogte Wes-Kaapse Ekonomiese Innovasie-toekennings vir hul baanbrekerswerk met die NAMPO Kaap landbou-ekspo. Hierdie jaarlikse toekennings bekroon...

Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index Declines Mildly in Q2 2025

After a strong start to 2025, South Africa’s agribusiness sector experienced a slight dip in confidence in the second quarter. According to Wandile Sihlobo,...

Agriculture Celebrated Among Winners at 2025 Western Cape Innovation Awards

Two standout agricultural innovations were recognised at the recent Western Cape Innovation Awards 2025, hosted by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry at...

Francois Rossouw van Mooigezicht Estates bekroon as Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Jongboer van die Jaar 2025

Francois Rossouw (30), van Mooigezicht Estates in die Hexriviervallei, is op 11 Junie 2025  tydens ‘n spoggeleentheid by die Ashanti-landgoed as die Agri Wes-Kaap...

China’s Zero-Tariff Access Creates New Growth Potential for Agricultural Exports

Wesgro welcomes China’s recent announcement to grant zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. We are confident that...

SA Wine Tourism Shines: Inspired Path Wins Gold for Kanu Wines Film

In a moment of well-deserved recognition, South Africa’s Pieter Muller of Inspired Path Video Productions — in association with The Newspaper — has been...

South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market Shifts Gears

South Africa’s agricultural machinery market is showing renewed strength in 2025, with encouraging sales figures highlighting growing confidence in the sector. After a challenging...

Allesverloren Reinvents for the Future, Rooted in Six Generations of Swartland Soil

Allesverloren is entering a new chapter - one shaped by a fresh look, a renewed focus on terroir, and the spirit of a family...