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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...

Orchard Innovation Earns Spot in Young Farmer Competition

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is proud to announce that Gordon Anderson (36), farm manager at Oewerzicht near Greyton, a supplier of apples and pears to...

Rooibos Finds New Life as Eco-Friendly Hero This World Environment Day

As World Environment Day approaches on June 5, Rooibos is gaining attention not only for its health benefits, but also for its potential in...

Century of Pinotage Celebrated with Gold: A Proud Milestone for SA Viticulture

The Cape Mint™, Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest private mint, in collaboration with the Pinotage Association, held an event during which centenarian Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing...

Minister Highlights Dairy Sector’s Role in Food Security, Jobs, and Economic Growth

On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at...

South Africa Lifts FMD Restrictions in Key Provinces as Vaccination Drive Expands

The South African Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced a major breakthrough in the campaign to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), highlighting intensified efforts...

Regenerative Agriculture Takes Root at Ravensmead Educare

Observed annually on 28 May, World Hunger Day is a global call to action to raise awareness and inspire efforts to end hunger. Responding...

From Multinational to Local Hands: Can Ashton’s Fruit Industry Thrive After Tiger?

After years of uncertainty and drawn-out negotiations, the sale of Langeberg and Ashton Foods by Tiger Brands marks a dramatic shift in the future...

Cape Town Hosts Inaugural AgTech Connect to Drive Innovation and Investment

The City and its green energy growth partner, GreenCape, have hosted the first-ever AgTech Connect, a session bringing together investors, business leaders and government...

TMR Conference 2025 to Unite South Africa’s Livestock Leaders for Innovation and Growth

The TMR Conference, organised by the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO), will be held from 8 to 10 June 2025 at the Radisson Hotel OR...

Dohne-Merino-wêreldkongres: ’n viering van nalatenskap en leierskap

In 2026 keer een van Suid-Afrika se grootste landbousuksesse simbolies huis toe. Die Dohne-Merino-wêreldkongres, ‘n internasionale hoogtepunt op die landboukalender, sal van 6 -...