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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...

In2Food: Supplying Fresh, Seasonal Produce to Premium Retailers with Quality and Innovation

In2Food, a South African-based company, specializes in supplying fresh, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables to two high-end retailers - Marks & Spencer in the United...

Agbiz and SA Wine Host Media Day to Boost Innovation and Sustainability

On 1 November 2024, Agbiz, in collaboration with South Africa Wine, hosted a successful Media Day at the picturesque Picardi Farm in Paarl. This...

Innoverende voeding vir jou gewasse – Haifa Groep

Onder die bekwame leiding van Mnr. Motti Levin, wat sedert April 2018 as uitvoerende hoof van die Haifa Groep dien, het die maatskappy sy...

Power Demand Solutions: Cutting Costs for Businesses and Agriculture with Solar Power

In today’s competitive market, businesses and agricultural operations are under increasing pressure to control rising energy costs. Power Demand Solutions provides tailored solar power...

Lindie-Alet van Staden Named 2024 Western Cape Agri-Worker of the Year

On Saturday, 2 November 2024, Lindie-Alet van Staden from L’Ormarins Wine Estate, Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands, was named the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker...

How Agriculture Drives Economic and Social Sustainability in South Africa

In the last quarter of 2023, primary agriculture in South Africa employed around 920 000 people directly, i.e., on farms and in agro-processing facilities. ...

Tru-Cape Poised for Growth as Global Fruit Demand Soars

The fruit industry is on the brink of an exciting phase packed with opportunities, believes Anton Rabe, the executive director at Hortgro. “I am incredibly...

Western Cape Agriculture Harvests Another Clean Audit, Boosting Exports and Rural Development

On 28 October 2024 the Western Cape Department of Agriculture presented its Annual Report 2023/24 to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). The report highlighted...

Meet Western Cape Farmer of the Year: André Brink

At the 2024 !Xhariep Agricultural Writers SA Regional Awards that was held recently, André Brink was recognized as the Western Cape Farmer of the...

Port Inefficiencies Cost Apple and Pear Farmers R1 Billion Annually

“While we recognise that the Port of Cape Town (PoCT) management is implementing a terminal turn-around strategy and welcome the acquisition of new infrastructure,...