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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...

Western Cape Leads with Strong Agricultural Growth, Driving GDP and Investment Gains

Agriculture rebounded to a 17.2% growth rate, lifting South Africa’s GDP growth to 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024 and for the 2024 year,...

Landbouweekblad se Volhoubare Landboukonferensie 2025

Op 19 Maart 2025 bied Landbouweekblad in samewerking met die landbouverenigings van Moorreesburg en Piketberg ’n baanbrekende eendagkonferensie aan. Hierdie konferensie, wat in Moorreesburg...

Private Sector Investment Could Ease Export Delays at Cape Town Port

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s reported confirmation that a Request For Information (RFI) will be issued in March...

GreenSun Empowers SA Farmers with Solar Solutions: Reliable Power, Real Savings

As South African farmers grapple with escalating electricity costs and the need for dependable energy, GreenSun Renewable Energy is delivering practical, cost-effective solar and...

Branding Livestock: A Timeless Defence Against South Africa’s Stock Theft Crisis

Branding livestock has been an essential practice in South Africa and the world for over 6,000 years. Serving as a means of identifying and...

Western Cape Welcomes Botswana’s Lift on Vegetable Import Ban

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer...

Picki Fruit: A Fresh Take on Seasonal Produce

Picki Fruit is a fresh and innovative addition to the local scene in Wellington, Cape Winelands. After two years of careful planning and development,...

SA Wine Fights Back Against Proposed Excise Tax Hikes

In February, South Africa Wine launched a vital excise tax campaign to address the proposed tax hikes that threatened the sustainability of the industry....

Welgemeen Boerdery Triumphs at CFG Awards for Excellence in Fruit Production

Welgemeen Boerdery, situated in the Witzenberg Valley, has earned top honors for overall excellence at the Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) annual awards. The farm’s...

Agri-Expo Unveils New Ventures to Elevate SA Agriculture

Legacy met innovation as Agri-Expo, South Africa’s oldest agricultural society, unveiled exciting new ventures at a launch event at Soetmelksvlei, Simondium, on Thursday 25...