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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...

Brink and du Toit Join Tru-Cape Board to Lead Growth in Africa and Local Markets

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, South Africa’s largest apple and pear exporter, proudly announces the appointment of Johan Brink and Calla du Toit to its board...

Milk SA Launches TV Ad Campaign to Promote Dairy Among Gen Z

Amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges, Milk SA has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at reinforcing the value of dairy products among South African consumers—particularly...

Land Bank Launches Pioneering Wine and Spirits Fund to Drive Transformation in South Africa’s Beverage Sector

Land Bank’s Wine and Spirits Fund is a ground breaking partnership to drive transformation in South Africa’s wines and spirits sector. South Africa is currently...

Own a Slice of Paradise – Brand-New Designer Homes Near the Ocean in Jeffreys Bay

Experience the ultimate in modern coastal living with these stunning newly built homes in the heart of Paradise Beach, Jeffreys Bay. Just a block...

Calling All Agri-Processing Businesses in Food, Beverages and Hospitality!

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is calling on agri-processing businesses operating in the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors to apply for the...

Grain SA Welcomes Revocation of Leaf Services Designation

Grain SA welcomes the announcement by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, that the designation of Leaf Services as an assignee under the...

South Africa to Partially Lift Poultry Import Ban from Brazil

South Africa will partially lift its suspension on poultry and poultry product imports from Brazil starting 19 June 2025. Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen,...

Cape Agritech Connect 2025 Maps the Future of Farming

A recent gathering at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch offered a bold vision for the future of agriculture—one powered by technology, strengthened by trust,...

SOLEM se Gevorderde Besproeiingstelsels vir Boere

Rovic ‘n vooraanstaande vervaardiger van landboumasjinerie in Suid-Afrika, het ‘n reputasie opgebou vir die verskaffing van topgehalte landboutoerusting en implemente aan boere regoor die...

Fixing Hunger with Science: A Food Revolution in SA

South Africa produces enough food to feed its people — yet millions still go hungry. This contradiction reveals that hunger isn’t just about availability,...