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Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the provincial government has announced a temporary reinstatement plan to reopen the critical Meiringspoort (TR33/4) to...

2026 World Jersey Tour Arrives in South Africa in September

The South African dairy sector is preparing to take center stage as Jersey SA,...

The Looming Hunger Crisis South Africa Cannot Afford to Ignore

South Africans consume roughly 3.4 million tons of wheat annually. It is the silent...

R1 Trillion Goal: Western Cape Launches Ambitious Export Strategy 2035

The domestic market alone is no longer enough to sustain the level of economic...

2026 Lamb Champs vereer Suid-Afrikaanse familieboere

Die hoogs verwagte 2026 Lamb Champs, aangebied deur Saai (Suider-Afrikaanse Agri Inisiatief), is amptelik...

Minister Meyer Welcomes First-Year Students to Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute

On Friday, 24 January 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism welcomed first-year students to the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute...

Discover Spier’s Soil Room: Farming with a Regenerative Twist

At Spier, everything starts with the soil. Regeneration is the golden thread that runs through all farm life, from vineyard practices to indigenous propagation...

Key Economic Themes for Agriculture in South Africa in 2025

As South Africa steps into 2025, the nation faces a mix of opportunities and challenges across its economic landscape. The latest "South Africa Economic...

Improved Productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal Boosts Table Grape Exports

The 2024/2025 export season has seen a significant improvement in productivity at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), with key players in the agriculture...

Vital Role of Dairy Farming in Agriculture

Dairy farming is an integral part of agriculture, contributing significantly to food security, economic growth, and sustainable farming practices. It involves the production of...

Agri-Expo Leads the Way as the 2025 Agricultural Shows Kick Off in February

Agricultural shows in South Africa are more than just events; they are vital platforms for promoting sustainable farming, fostering rural community engagement, and driving...

TE Toere: Laaste kans vir die grootste avonture

Die “Laaste Kans” vir twee ikoniese toere in Maart 2025: Egipte & Jordanië en Indië & Tiere – waar antieke geskiedenis, wonder kleure en...

Implications of a Trump Administration for Agriculture in the Western Cape

Dr. Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, offered his insights on the potential global and local impacts of the...

Revolutionizing Logistics in South Africa’s Table Grape Industry

The South African table grape industry is setting a benchmark in agricultural logistics by leveraging a state-of-the-art prescriptive shipping model. Developed in collaboration with...

Excitement Builds for the Return of the Stellenbosch Harvest Parade

The much-loved Stellenbosch Harvest Parade is set to return to the streets of South Africa’s wine capital on Saturday, 1 February 2025, bringing with...