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Good Life Show 2026 opens global doors for SA’s agri and wellness producers

South Africa’s leading conscious living event, the Good Life Show, returns in 2026 with a sharpened focus on market access, sustainability and global trade. The event will take place...

Tiger Brands’ Hulisani Programme Expands Support for Emerging Farmers

Tiger Brands has expanded its Hulisani agricultural development programme, welcoming a second cohort of...

Sauvignon Blanc Takes the Spotlight as SACelebrates a Month of Flavour This May

This May, South Africa’s most expressive cultivar takes center stage as wine lovers across...

Tongaat Hulett Secures Last-Minute Lifeline: Liquidation Postponed to June

In a dramatic turn of events at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, the looming liquidation...

Enhanced Connectivity: Emirates-Wesgro Deal to Support Western Cape Agri-Exports

While the primary headlines of the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Emirates...

Growing Forward in a Changing World: Hortgro Technical Symposium 2026

South Africa’s deciduous fruit industry is navigating an era of rapid change. From tightening export requirements and escalating biosecurity threats to water constraints, climate...

Agritourism emerges as a key diversification strategy for South African farmers

Agritourism is gaining momentum in South Africa as farmers look beyond traditional production models to strengthen their businesses and build resilience. By blending agriculture...

State to Foot Bill for Nationwide FMD Vaccination Campaign

In a decisive move to protect the heart of South Africa’s R80 billion livestock industry, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has confirmed that the...

Strategic Pivot: SA Agriculture Navigates Global Turbulence and Rising Costs

The South African agricultural sector is demonstrating its characteristic resilience as it navigates a complex intersection of global geopolitical shifts and domestic fiscal adjustments....

Oesskattings onder die vergrootglas: Nuwe maatreëls vir groter akkuraatheid

Na twee seisoene van uiterste weerstoestande—wat gewissel het van 'n ernstige midsomerdroogte tot 'n rekordnat produksieseisoen—is die landboubedryf besig om die akkuraatheid van graanvoorspellings...

Turkish FMD Vaccines Arrival Scales Up National Vaccination Drive

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has confirmed the arrival of a major consignment of 1.5 million Dollvet foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines at OR...

Ceres Fruit Growers Sets Global Benchmark for Food Safety

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing has congratulated its shareholder, Ceres Fruit Growers, on being named BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year 2026 by BRCGS. The award was...

Agri-Expo Calls for Nominations for 2026 Hollard Game Changer Award

Agri-Expo, in partnership with Hollard, has opened nominations for the third annual Hollard Game Changer Award – an initiative that recognises and showcases exceptional...

2026 Policy vs. Purse: A Critical Crossroads for Agriculture

Following the State of the Nation Address (12 February 2026) and the subsequent National Budget Speech (25 February 2026), South Africa’s agricultural sector finds...

The Cold Reality: AI and Infrastructure Reform Could Save 18,000 Tonnes of SA Produce

While more than 63% of South African households grapple with varying levels of food insecurity, a staggering volume of fresh nutrition never reaches the...