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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...

Piet Lotz herskryf die rekordboeke by die Groot Pampoenfees

Wanneer 'n pampoen die skaal op 1120 kg laat kreun – swaarder as 'n volwasse bees – weet jy jy’s nie by 'n gewone...

South African Lemons Enter India as 2025 Citrus Season Begins

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment...

Western Cape Welcomes Hemp and Cannabis Policy Review for Economic Growth and Job Creation

Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,...

How Rooibos Farmers Are Leading South Africa’s Biodiversity Comeback

High in the rugged mountains of the Cederberg, where Cape leopards roam and ancient cedar trees once stood tall, a quiet but powerful movement...

Justin Chadwick: Honouring a Citrus Giant as He Steps Down from CGA

As the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) gathered in Gqeberha for its 2025 Citrus Summit, one of the most emotional and defining...

Africa Agri Tech Conference 2025: Embracing Innovation for a Resilient Future

The Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18-20 March 2025, gathered industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to...

Western Cape Minister Slams Cannabis Ban: A Threat to Jobs, Economy, and Growth

“The banning of cannabis will stifle the contribution the cannabis and hemp value chain can make to the economic, social and environmental objectives of...

Groot Pampoenfees

Die jaarlikse Groot Pampoenfees, wat van 27 – 29 Maart 2025 in Heidelberg plaasvind, is ’n gewilde gebeurtenis wat besoekers van regoor die land...

Agribusiness Confidence Grows as Weather, Exports, and Investment Improve

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) increased 11 points from Q4 2024 to 70 in Q1 2025. This is the third consecutive improvement, placing...

Empowering Farmers with Digital Solutions

Digital technology is rapidly transforming South Africa’s agricultural landscape, empowering farmers with real-time data, market access, and precision farming tools. Various mobile applications and...