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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...

Quicke Expands Loader Range to Meet the Full Spectrum of South African Farming Needs

“For us at Quicke this year’s Nampo was special, as we launched two new loader series on the South African market, so, we now...

The Southern Africa Conference 2025: A Fresh Take on Industry Connection and Innovation

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will once again bring together the fresh produce and floral sectors for the highly anticipated Southern Africa Conference...

Western Cape Opens Africa Food Show 2025, Focuses on Growth and Food Security

Yesterday, 10 June 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the inaugural Africa Food Summit...

Landbouskoue: Sleutel tot groei in die platteland

Landbouskoue speel ’n sleutelrol om landbou en plaaslike ekonomieë in die platteland aan te wakker. Hierdie skoue is dekades gelede begin om gehalte landbouprodukte,...

NAMPO Kaap 2025: Slim Tegnologie Vorm die Toekoms van Volhoubare Landbou

Die landboulandskap is gereed vir 'n transformerende ervaring by NAMPO Kaap 2025, waar innovasie en volhoubaarheid bymekaarkom om die toekoms van boerdery te hervorm. Vanjaar...

Winter 2025: What Farmers Across South Africa Need to Know

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released its Seasonal Climate Watch for June to October 2025, painting a complex picture for South Africa’s...

Benguela Cove Blends Coastal Terroir with Winter Tourism to Elevate Wine Estate Experience

As a gentle chill settles over the Cape, Benguela Cove Wine Estate offers more than just a respite from the cool air; it presents...

Santam Landbou/NWKV-fotokompetisie: Die wenners, die beelde – en die stories daaragter

Die wenners van die 2025 Santam Landbou/NWKV-fotokompetisie is op 4 Junie 2025 in Gqeberha aangekondig. Die kompetisie het vanjaar weer uitstaande inskrywings opgelewer, elk...

South Africa’s agricultural exports rise in first quarter of 2025

South Africa’s agricultural sector has recorded a robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, with exports reaching a substantial US$3.36 billion. This marks...

WWF Honours Zevenwacht for Biodiversity Efforts

Zevenwacht Wine Estate, situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route on the urban edge of Kuilsriver, was awarded WWF Conservation Champion Status recently and has...