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Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outpace the national economy, expanding at an average rate of 3% annually since 2012 compared...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

How Rooibos Farmers Are Leading South Africa’s Biodiversity Comeback

High in the rugged mountains of the Cederberg, where Cape leopards roam and ancient cedar trees once stood tall, a quiet but powerful movement...

Justin Chadwick: Honouring a Citrus Giant as He Steps Down from CGA

As the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) gathered in Gqeberha for its 2025 Citrus Summit, one of the most emotional and defining...

Africa Agri Tech Conference 2025: Embracing Innovation for a Resilient Future

The Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18-20 March 2025, gathered industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to...

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...