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Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the provincial government has announced a temporary reinstatement plan to reopen the critical Meiringspoort (TR33/4) to...

2026 World Jersey Tour Arrives in South Africa in September

The South African dairy sector is preparing to take center stage as Jersey SA,...

The Looming Hunger Crisis South Africa Cannot Afford to Ignore

South Africans consume roughly 3.4 million tons of wheat annually. It is the silent...

R1 Trillion Goal: Western Cape Launches Ambitious Export Strategy 2035

The domestic market alone is no longer enough to sustain the level of economic...

2026 Lamb Champs vereer Suid-Afrikaanse familieboere

Die hoogs verwagte 2026 Lamb Champs, aangebied deur Saai (Suider-Afrikaanse Agri Inisiatief), is amptelik...

Cultivating Excellence: Agricultural Writers SA Awards Honour Industry Trailblazers

The Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) Awards brought together South Africa’s leading figures in agriculture to honour those who drive innovation, sustainability, and progress in...

Premier Winde Enhances Water Security and Infrastructure in the West Coast

Premier Alan Winde recently conducted a series of unannounced visits to various facilities in the West Coast region, covering Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, and Piketberg. These...

Tru-Cape Cherry Growers Stay Optimistic Amid Frost Setbacks

Despite frost heavily affecting early cherry varieties, Tru-Cape’s cherry growers remain positive about the overall quality of this season’s harvest and the promising opportunities...

Top Dairy Farmers Honored at 2024 ARC Master Dairyman Awards

The winners of the 2024 National Master Dairyman Awards were announced by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) on Wednesday 13 November, at Lanzerac Estate in...

Q3 2024 Labour Survey: Western Cape Leads Job Growth, Agriculture Remains Resilient

The latest Quarter 3 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) presents encouraging signs for South Africa’s labour market, highlighting substantial job creation in the...

Franschhoek Open Garden Festival 2024: A Celebration of Horticultural Beauty

The picturesque town of Franschhoek is set to come alive with the return of the Franschhoek Open Garden Festival from 15 - 17 November...

Hortgro Launches Centre to Tackle Invasive Pests in Deciduous Fruit Industry

The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the future of the...

Wes-Kaapse Jeugskou Vereer Jong Presteerders na Uitdagende Jaar

Die Wes-Kaapse Jeugskou het vanjaar sy jong deelnemers op ‘n spesiale manier vereer, aangesien hulle nie die Nasionale Landbou-Jeugskoukampioenskap, wat van 22 - 25...

Transnet Boosts Cape Town Terminals for Fruit Export Season

Transnet’s Cape Town Terminals, including both the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT), are preparing for a successful...

Empowering Africa’s Agricultural Future at the Agri Investment Indaba 2024

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), hosted by the African Agri Council NPC (AAC), is set to take place from 18 to 20 November...