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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...

NAMPO 2025 Day 1: A Beacon of Agricultural Resilience

On May 13, 2025, NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, the 57th edition of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural exhibitions, launched with fervour at...

Bummel Shoes: Durable Leather Footwear Crafted for South Africa’s Hardworking Farmers

Where the rugged landscape meets the sky, farmers rise before dawn to tend to their lands. Theirs is a life marked by dedication, resilience,...

FNB Drives Climate-Smart Farming in SA

Agricultural systems have a central role to play in food security, rural development, and the sustainable management of natural resources. As South Africa assumes...

Entries Open for 2025 Diners Club Winelist Awards

As Diners Club International celebrates its 75th birthday, entries officially opened for the 2025 Diners Club SA Winelist Awards on 12 May. Licensed restaurants...

ARC to Showcase Cutting-Edge Agricultural Innovations at NAMPO Harvest Day 2025

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is excited to announce its participation at NAMPO Harvest Day 2025, which will take place from 13-17 May 2025...

China Suspends South African Meat Imports Over FMD Outbreaks

China has suspended imports of South African products derived from cloven-hoofed animals, including beef, due to ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. Announced on 8...

Global Exhibitors Set to Shine at NAMPO 2025

NAMPO 2025 is shaping up to be a vibrant, international celebration of agricultural advancement, welcoming exhibitors from Turkey, Brazil, the United States, Argentina, France,...

Safe Food in a Changing World: 2025 Food Safety Summit Gears Up in Johannesburg

The Annual Food Safety Summit, a cornerstone event for South Africa’s food and beverage sector, is set to return on the 3rd and 4th...

A Century of Pinotage: A South African Icon Turns 100

In 2025, South Africa celebrates a major milestone: 100 years of Pinotage, the nation’s proudly homegrown grape. Born from innovation in 1925 by Professor...

Fuel Price Drop: A Vital Lift for South African Agriculture

On 7 May 2025, South Africa’s fuel prices dropped significantly, offering critical relief to the agricultural sector during the fuel-intensive harvest of grains, oilseeds,...