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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...

New Dawn for South African Poultry: Vaccination Takes Flight Against Bird Flu

South Africa's poultry sector, a cornerstone of our nation's food security, is embarking on a historic journey. After years of grappling with devastating avian...

Wine Town Stellenbosch Returns with South Africa’s Premier Wine Festival

South Africa’s biggest lifestyle celebration of wine returns to Stellenbosch from July 26 to August 3, with limited tickets and a discount on online...

Diesel: The Indispensable Engine of Agriculture Faces a Price Surge

South African farmers are once again grappling with increased operational costs as diesel prices surged on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. This ends the relief...

SA Citrus: Holding Its Breath as US Tariff Deadline Looms

The clock is ticking for South Africa's citrus growers. With the 90-day pause on new US tariffs set to expire on 9 July 2025,...

NAMPO Cape 2025 Set to Dazzle: A New Era of Agri-Innovation, Sport & Spectacle

NAMPO Cape 2025 is set to return to Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September with a host of new and exciting features that...

Farewell to a Wine Pioneer: Dawid Saayman’s Legacy Rooted Deep in South African Soil

It is with sadness that the South African wine industry mourns the passing of Dawid Saayman, a true legend whose pioneering work in soil...

African Agri Investment Indaba: Accelerating Africa’s Agricultural Transformation

Africa is at a turning point. In the face of global disruptions, climate challenges, and food insecurity, the continent is moving swiftly toward agricultural...

South Africa’s Agricultural Sector Leads Growth Despite Economic Headwinds

While the broader South African economy experienced a modest slowdown in the first quarter of 2025, the agricultural sector emerged as a significant driver...

IBO Summit 2025: Cultivating the Future of Blueberries in the Heart of Africa

From 25 – 27 September 2025, the world’s blueberry leaders will gather under one roof at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) for...

Calling All Winemakers: Entries Open for FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10

Entries are now open for the 19th edition of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 – South Africa’s only competition dedicated exclusively to...