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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...

South African Ports Eye Integrated Logistics Platform to Boost Fresh Produce Exports

South Africa’s fresh produce export sector may soon benefit from a digital transformation aimed at improving port efficiency, reducing costly delays, and boosting global...

Bredasdorp Park bekroon by Wes-Kaapse Ekonomiese Innovasie-toekennings

Bredasdorp Park NPC is vereer met een van die gesogte Wes-Kaapse Ekonomiese Innovasie-toekennings vir hul baanbrekerswerk met die NAMPO Kaap landbou-ekspo. Hierdie jaarlikse toekennings bekroon...

Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index Declines Mildly in Q2 2025

After a strong start to 2025, South Africa’s agribusiness sector experienced a slight dip in confidence in the second quarter. According to Wandile Sihlobo,...

Agriculture Celebrated Among Winners at 2025 Western Cape Innovation Awards

Two standout agricultural innovations were recognised at the recent Western Cape Innovation Awards 2025, hosted by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry at...

Francois Rossouw van Mooigezicht Estates bekroon as Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Jongboer van die Jaar 2025

Francois Rossouw (30), van Mooigezicht Estates in die Hexriviervallei, is op 11 Junie 2025  tydens ‘n spoggeleentheid by die Ashanti-landgoed as die Agri Wes-Kaap...

China’s Zero-Tariff Access Creates New Growth Potential for Agricultural Exports

Wesgro welcomes China’s recent announcement to grant zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. We are confident that...

SA Wine Tourism Shines: Inspired Path Wins Gold for Kanu Wines Film

In a moment of well-deserved recognition, South Africa’s Pieter Muller of Inspired Path Video Productions — in association with The Newspaper — has been...

South Africa’s Agricultural Machinery Market Shifts Gears

South Africa’s agricultural machinery market is showing renewed strength in 2025, with encouraging sales figures highlighting growing confidence in the sector. After a challenging...

Allesverloren Reinvents for the Future, Rooted in Six Generations of Swartland Soil

Allesverloren is entering a new chapter - one shaped by a fresh look, a renewed focus on terroir, and the spirit of a family...

Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Southern Sun Partner to Strengthen Agri-Tourism

Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Southern Sun, South African powerhouse in wine and hospitality respectively, have announced a landmark three-year partnership that will enhance the...