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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

South Africa’s Fight Against Animal Disease: A Road to Recovery

South Africa’s livestock and poultry sector has endured one of its most difficult periods in recent history due to the spread of animal diseases....

World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference: Shaping the Future of Fresh Produce Markets in Africa

The global spotlight will shine on Johannesburg this May as the City hosts the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2025, taking...

Du Toit Wessels: “If you can dream it, you can do it”

Du Toit Wessels se lewensreis is ‘n inspirerende verhaal van deursettingsvermoë, passie en leierskap. Gebore in 1959 in Heidelberg, Kaap, het hy van jongs...

Aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek brei landwyd uit

’n Langtermyn aartappelmot-moniteringsprojek in die Sandveld het oor agt jaar soveel sukses getoon dat dit nou na die noorde van Suid-Afrika uitgebrei word. Aartappelmot (Phthorimaea...

Fruit South Africa Announces Major Leadership Changes to Strengthen Industry Vision

Fruit South Africa (Fruit SA) has announced significant leadership changes within its Board of Directors, effective 1 April 2025. These appointments signal a new...

South Africa’s Premier Wine tourism Conference Returns in May

The Wine Tourism Conference, South Africa’s leading event dedicated to the advancement of wine tourism, will return for its ninth edition on 8 May...

A Toast to Excellence: 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc Makes Its Grand Debut

Finally, it’s here! The highly anticipated release of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc from Cape Town’s Northern vineyards has been signed off. Now, you...

From Wijnappels to World Markets: Celebrating 363 Years of South Africa’s Apple Industry

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662,...

Suid-Afrika se hart klop in Bothaville van 13 tot 16 Mei 2025

Van 13 - 16 Mei 2025 gaan Nampo Park buite Bothaville weer die tuiste wees van die grootste landbouskou in die Suidelike Halfrond. Dit...

South Africa’s Agricultural Sector Gains Breathing Room as U.S. Tariff Pause Opens Opportunities

South Africa’s agricultural exporters are catching a break after the US paused steep tariffs on 9 April 2025, dropping the rate from 30% to...