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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...

Foot and Mouth Disease Indaba Charts Critical New Course for South Africa’s Livestock Sector

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Indaba, held on July 21–22, 2025, at ARC-VIMP Campus in Roodeplaat, marked a turning point for South Africa’s...

Crucial FMD Indaba to Chart Path Forward for South Africa’s Livestock Sector

As South Africa continues to battle a relentless wave of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, the agricultural sector is holding its breath for...

Pathways to Success for Agricultural Youth

South Africa’s agricultural future hinges on empowering its young agri-preneurs, and various initiatives are actively opening doors through essential training, skills development, mentorship, and...

Western Cape Opens Door to Canadian Investment with Focus on Agriculture, Trade, and Tourism

“The door is open to the Western Cape for Canada to boost investment,” was the key message from a high-level meeting between Canada’s Minister...

Small-scale Farmers Thrive with New Initiative

For South Africa's agricultural sector, the path to sustained growth and food security often hinges on empowering its most vulnerable yet vital players: small-scale...

South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis: A Persistent Challenge

South Africa is currently grappling with a persistent and escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis, with the latest outbreak confirmed in the Free...

Our Next Harvest Isn’t Just Crops — It’s Cultivating People

This is more than a season of good rain or export success. It’s a moment of cultural shift. South African agriculture is putting talent,...

The Heart of the Klein Karoo: When Tariffs Threaten Livelihoods

In the sun-drenched Klein Karoo, a region synonymous with the majestic ostrich, a quiet anxiety is simmering. It’s not the familiar concern of drought...

Stellenbosch Took Over Jozi – and Gauteng Showed Up in Style

This June, Gauteng wine lovers were treated to a rich taste of the Cape Winelands, as the famed Stellenbosch Wine Routes brought their best...

Rovic se Syncrospray skitter by Neutfees: Hoë tegnologie vir hoë bome

Die Nedbank Neutfees, gehou op die bekoorlike Plaas Sewenster buite Groblershoop in die Noord-Kaap, het boere, families en landboukundiges van regoor die streek gelok...