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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...

Clarity Secured on U.S. Tariff Treatment for South African Exports Post-July 2025

South Africa Wine has received official confirmation regarding the treatment of South African goods exported to the United States following the expiration of the...

Nampo 2025: Plaaslike landbou ontmoet wêreldklas tegnologie

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

Orange River Flooding Threatens Northern Cape Agriculture

The Orange River in South Africa's Northern Cape is experiencing significant flooding due to substantial releases from the Vaal, Bloemhof, Gariep, and Vanderkloof dams....

Wynbedryf skep momentum vir innovasie en Groei

Stellenbosch bied in Mei twee strategiese byeenkomste aan wat daarop gemik is om die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf se toekoms te versterk en te bevorder. Hierdie...

Agriculture Today: Staying Informed and connected in a changing world

From Nampo Park in Bothaville to the world-renowned vineyards of Stellenbosch, the next three months are poised to become a turning point for South...

Western Cape Renews Key Agriculture Partnerships to Boost Farmer Support and Sector Growth

The  Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and commodity partners met yesterday to renew their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. This...

SA se Eerste Preserveerkampioenskappe: Inskrywings Nou Oop

Inskrywings het geopen vir die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse Preserveerkampioenskappe, wat plaaslike vervaardigers die geleentheid bied om hul beste gepreserveerde produkte ten toon te stel. Die kampioenskappe...

Celebrate Autumn in the Nuy Valley

Mark your calendar for Saturday, 10 May 2025, as the renowned Nuy Valley Festival returns, bringing together the best of wine, food, and family-friendly...

De Rustica Wins Big at EVOOLEUM 2025

South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) continue to match up to the international industry giants and to score highly in international competitions. SA...

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....