15.7 C
Cape Town
Saturday, June 13, 2026

News

Western Cape Disaster Costs Soar to R9.1bn: Agriculture Bears the Brunt

A Special Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde on Thursday, 11 June 2026, has revealed the catastrophic financial toll of the severe weather systems that...

Presisie en bedryfsbestuur besorg Jongboer-titel aan Richard Hutton-Squire

Die gesogte Agri Wes-Kaap Santam Jongboer Gala-aand het op 10 Junie 2026 by die ...

South Africa and Italy Deepen Agricultural Partnership

South Africa and Italy have taken an important step towards strengthening agricultural cooperation, with...

Western Cape Blueberry Boom: Premium Agricultural Assets Open for Public Tender

The Western Cape’s blueberry sector has transformed into one of South Africa’s most explosive...

Strategic Focus: Infrastructure, Finance, and Policy Friction Dominate Agbiz Congress 2026

It was in Gqeberha, at the Boardwalk ICC, where the South African agricultural value...

How India’s 10-Minute Grocery Trend Could Boost South African Citrus Exports

India's rapid adoption of Quick Commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto is not only transforming how groceries are purchased but also opening up...

FoodForward SA: Driving Innovation to Fight Hunger

In the fight against food insecurity, malnutrition and hunger FoodForward SA (FFSA) has partnered with two leading South African and international Universities to ensure...

Skye Nolan Named 2024’s Best New Wine Writer

The country’s best new wine writer for 2024 is Skye Nolan from Brackenfell near Cape Town, assistant-winemaker and compliance manager at Bellevue Wine Estate,...

Elsenburg Celebrates the Future of Agriculture: 189 Students Graduate with Top Honours

On Saturday, 7 December 2024, 189 students graduated from the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute in Stellenbosch with qualifications ranging from Certificates and Diplomas in...

CapeWine 2025: Showcasing South Africa’s Wine Heritage to the World

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is thrilled to announce the return of CapeWine, the country's largest and most prestigious wine trade show, scheduled for...

Optimism Grows in South Africa’s Agribusiness Sector: Q4 Report Analysis

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) for Q4 2024, issued by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz),...

African grains reclaim their place, blending heritage, health, and sustainability

Indigenous African grains like sorghum, millet, and fonio are making a notable comeback in modern food culture. Long overshadowed by commercial staples such as...

Eating Green at School: A Revolutionary Step Towards Sustainability

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment, Humane Society International/Africa (HSI/Africa) has introduced the Green Monday SA Plant-Based Solutions...

Planting Trees: A Path to a Sustainable Environment

Planting trees is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to environmental sustainability. Trees are essential for life, offering countless ecological, social, and...

Van Loveren Partners with Neil Ellis Wines to Boost South Africa’s Premium Wine Industry

Van Loveren, South Africa’s leading family-owned winery, has taken a significant step in expanding its influence in the wine industry with the acquisition of...