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Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outpace the national economy, expanding at an average rate of 3% annually since 2012 compared...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

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...