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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...

Kiara Scott Farmer and Mika Engelbrecht Shine at 2024 Diners Club Winemaker Awards

The winners of the 2024 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the...

Key Insights and Innovations from the African Agri Investment Indaba

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), held in Cape Town from 18 - 20 November 2024, brought together over 800 key stakeholders, including governments,...

Eastern Cape’s Dwayne Kaschula Shines as Toyota SA/AgriSA Young Farmer of the Year

The South African agricultural community gathered in celebration as Toyota South Africa and Agri South Africa recognised the country’s top farmers at their prestigious...

Groundbreaking research transforms fruit fly management for a sustainable future

The South African fruit industry spends over R300 million annually combating fruit flies, a pervasive pest threatening crop yields and export viability. University of...

Platter’s 2025 Celebrates South Africa’s Vineyard Heritage and Excellence

The 45th edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with an elegant blue-green cover-colour that speaks of...

Celebrating Today’s Champions to Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators

Agriculture is not just about cultivating crops or raising livestock—it’s about cultivating the future. The story of André Brink, named Farmer of the Year...

Van Loveren Acquires Survivor Brand, Strengthens Premium Wine Market Presence

Acquisition bolsters Van Loveren’s presence in the premium wine market and enhances regional diversity with grapes from areas such as Swartland, Darling, and Tradouw. Van...

Agri Synergy: ‘n Bron van Hoop, Samewerking en Groei in die Landbousektor

In 'n tyd waarin gemeenskappe en besighede in Suid-Afrika onder toenemende druk verkeer, tree Agri Synergy na vore as 'n baanbrekende inisiatief om 'n...

Cultivating Excellence: Agricultural Writers SA Awards Honour Industry Trailblazers

The Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) Awards brought together South Africa’s leading figures in agriculture to honour those who drive innovation, sustainability, and progress in...

Premier Winde Enhances Water Security and Infrastructure in the West Coast

Premier Alan Winde recently conducted a series of unannounced visits to various facilities in the West Coast region, covering Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, and Piketberg. These...