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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...

South African Lemons Enter India as 2025 Citrus Season Begins

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment...

Western Cape Welcomes Hemp and Cannabis Policy Review for Economic Growth and Job Creation

Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,...

How Rooibos Farmers Are Leading South Africa’s Biodiversity Comeback

High in the rugged mountains of the Cederberg, where Cape leopards roam and ancient cedar trees once stood tall, a quiet but powerful movement...

Justin Chadwick: Honouring a Citrus Giant as He Steps Down from CGA

As the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) gathered in Gqeberha for its 2025 Citrus Summit, one of the most emotional and defining...

Africa Agri Tech Conference 2025: Embracing Innovation for a Resilient Future

The Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18-20 March 2025, gathered industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to...

Western Cape Minister Slams Cannabis Ban: A Threat to Jobs, Economy, and Growth

“The banning of cannabis will stifle the contribution the cannabis and hemp value chain can make to the economic, social and environmental objectives of...

Groot Pampoenfees

Die jaarlikse Groot Pampoenfees, wat van 27 – 29 Maart 2025 in Heidelberg plaasvind, is ’n gewilde gebeurtenis wat besoekers van regoor die land...

Agribusiness Confidence Grows as Weather, Exports, and Investment Improve

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) increased 11 points from Q4 2024 to 70 in Q1 2025. This is the third consecutive improvement, placing...

Empowering Farmers with Digital Solutions

Digital technology is rapidly transforming South Africa’s agricultural landscape, empowering farmers with real-time data, market access, and precision farming tools. Various mobile applications and...

Agriculture: The Heart of Durbanville’s 200-Year Legacy

For two centuries, agriculture has been the cornerstone of Durbanville’s development, shaping its landscape, economy, and identity. As the town celebrates its 200th anniversary,...