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Western Cape Agricultural Sector Drives Job Growth in Q3 2026

The Western Cape has recorded a further drop in its official unemployment rate to 19.4% in Quarter 3 of 2026, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS)...

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...

Court Strikes Urgency: Grain SA Disputes Finding as Producers Remain Exposed

Following court proceedings on Friday, 6 November 2026, the Gauteng Division of the High...

Benchmark of Excellence: Why the 2026 SA Olive Awards Matter to Farming

South Africa’s agricultural sector showcased its resilience and global competitiveness on 15 September 2026, as the SA Olive Awards 2026 took centre stage at...

Mobi-Kraal Free Livestock Protection Toolkit Launched

Mobi-kraal is a free, open-access toolkit launched by the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) to give farmers an effective, non-lethal solution to protect small-stock flocks...

Terroir, Technique, & Climate Resilience: Insights of FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20

South Africa’s premier white grape variety is under the spotlight once again as the 20th edition of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10...

The Agricultural and Ecological Imperative of the Darling Wildflower Show

The Darling Wildflower Show returns from 18 to 20 September 2026, marking an essential event for the agricultural and conservation sectors as the small...

Karoo-gasvryheid op sy beste by die 5de Saai Karoo Landboufees op Laingsburg

Die Saai Karoo Landboufees vind op 30 en 31 Oktober 2026 op die Laingsburg Sportgronde plaas en beloof om boere, gemeenskappe én die jeug...

Protecting What Matters: Land Tenure and Agricultural Financing

During a panel discussion titled "Protecting What Matters," hosted by Food for Mzansi at NAMPO Cape 2026, key agricultural leaders gathered to address structural...

Canola’s Golden Future: NAMPO Cape Panel Highlights Commercial Transformation

South Africa’s canola sector has completed a fundamental economic shift, transitioning from a secondary rotational crop into a high-value commercial pillar. Speaking at the...

Western Cape Agricultural Leaders Outline Urgent ENSO Strategy at NAMPO Cape

On 11 September 2026, key government and agricultural sector leaders gathered in the Agri Western Cape Tent at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp to address...

Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026: Beyond Rainfall – The Hidden Threat of Extreme Heat

According to the newly released Absa AgriTrends Spring 2026 Report, launched at NAMPO Cape in Bredasdorp where climate resilience and input cost pressures formed...

South African Cherries Secure Historic Access to China

In a historic breakthrough for South Africa’s horticulture sector, local cherry producers have officially secured direct market access into China. The landmark Sanitary and...