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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...

George Landbouskou 2025: ’n Fees van Tradisie, Talent en Gemeenskap

Die George Landbouskou 2025, wat vanaf 28 tot 30 Augustus 2025 by die George Skougronde plaasvind, beloof om een van die grootste en mees...

Boschendal Citrus Festival Returns This July

Celebrate the season at the Boschendal Citrus Festival, happening 26–27 July at the iconic Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek. Set in the farm’s picturesque orchards,...

Western Cape farmers Free green help desks to boost resilience

Farmers and agri-businesses across the Western Cape are encouraged to attend a series of free green economy help desks this July, aimed at improving...

C4 Fire and Security Protecting Farms with Precision and Purpose

In Paarl’s agricultural heartland, where cold storage, packhouses, and production lines keep South Africa’s food economy running, C4 Fire and Security National has grown...

A New Dawn for South African Agriculture: Minister Steenhuisen Charts a Bold Path Forward

The 2025/26 Budget Vote Speech delivered by Minister of Agriculture, Honourable John Steenhuisen, was more than just a financial report—it was a bold vision...

Breaking New Ground: South African agriculture’s Post-Tariff Landscape

South African agriculture faces a defining moment. As the US 30% tariff on South African goods looms, effective August 1st, leading industry bodies –...

Wine Industry Confronts Harsh Tariff Blow from United States

The South African wine industry is grappling with a significant challenge following the recent announcement by the President of the United States that, effective...

Atlantic Fertilisers: A Decade of Growth and Community Engagement

In 2015, the Herholdt family of Philadelphia and the Runkel family of Durbanville joined forces to launch Atlantic Fertilisers—a company built on a vision...

Groblershoop se Neutfees plant hoop vir blink toekoms

Op 21 Junie 2025 het , ’n landbougemeenskap langs die Oranjerivier naby Upington in die Noord-Kaap, geskiedenis gemaak met die eerste Neutfees wat op...

Durbanville Set to Reveal Landmark Pinotage at Sold-Out Taste of Terroir Red Wine Showcase

The countdown to Durbanville Wine Valley’s much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase has begun! This year, however, the special tasting is guaranteed...