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R1 Trillion Goal: Western Cape Launches Ambitious Export Strategy 2035

The domestic market alone is no longer enough to sustain the level of economic growth required to secure the future of the Western Cape’s agricultural sector. With this reality...

2026 Lamb Champs vereer Suid-Afrikaanse familieboere

Die hoogs verwagte 2026 Lamb Champs, aangebied deur Saai (Suider-Afrikaanse Agri Inisiatief), is amptelik...

Western Cape Horses Gallop Back onto the Global Stage

A double-stroke of trade breakthroughs has placed the Western Cape equine industry back on...

Cape Town Port Transitions from Past Failures to Live Recovery

To protect the Western Cape’s multi-billion-rand agricultural export sector, South Africa has had to...

Grain SA Champions Producer Viability at HRC Food Systems Hearing

At the South African Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) National Investigative Hearing into food systems,...

Western Cape Minister Slams Cannabis Ban: A Threat to Jobs, Economy, and Growth

“The banning of cannabis will stifle the contribution the cannabis and hemp value chain can make to the economic, social and environmental objectives of...

Groot Pampoenfees

Die jaarlikse Groot Pampoenfees, wat van 27 – 29 Maart 2025 in Heidelberg plaasvind, is ’n gewilde gebeurtenis wat besoekers van regoor die land...

Agribusiness Confidence Grows as Weather, Exports, and Investment Improve

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) increased 11 points from Q4 2024 to 70 in Q1 2025. This is the third consecutive improvement, placing...

Empowering Farmers with Digital Solutions

Digital technology is rapidly transforming South Africa’s agricultural landscape, empowering farmers with real-time data, market access, and precision farming tools. Various mobile applications and...

Agriculture: The Heart of Durbanville’s 200-Year Legacy

For two centuries, agriculture has been the cornerstone of Durbanville’s development, shaping its landscape, economy, and identity. As the town celebrates its 200th anniversary,...

Saving South Africa’s Bees: Why Collaborative Action Is Urgently Needed

When a Worcester-based beekeeper, who provides large-scale pollination services to farms, arrived to inspect his hives at a blueberry farm, he was met with...

Record Season for South African Table Grapes: Industry Outpaces Estimates Despite Port Challenges

By Week 10 of the 2024/25 season, South Africa’s table grape industry (SATI) has exceeded expectations, with 76.91 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent) inspected...

PALS: 11 Years of Growth, Collaboration, and the Future of Farming

On 19 August 2014, a group of farmers and agricultural business representatives from Koue Bokkeveld, Ceres, Wolseley, and Tulbagh came together to form what...

Simonsberg Wine Festival 2025: A Celebration of South Africa’s Finest Wines

Sponsored by RMB, the Simonsberg Wine Festival will take place from  28 to 30 March 2025 at the Plaisir Wine Estate, and is set...

De Zwartland Manor Premier Retirement Living in Malmesbury

De Zwartland Manor offers an exceptional retirement lifestyle on the northern edge of Malmesbury, with views of the scenic Groot Winterhoek Mountains. Upon completion,...