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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 Table Grapes Get Green Light for Philippines

South Africa’s agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone with the approval to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines. This breakthrough follows nearly...

New MoU with French Region Brings Major Boost for Western Cape Agriculture

On 10 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government and France’s Regional Council of...

Vergelegen: A Conservation Triumph for Wildlife

On World Wildlife Day, celebrated on 3 March, Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West marked the remarkable growth of its diverse wildlife population. Thanks...

Ontdek Patagonië saam met TE Toere – van Santiago tot Buenos Aire

Patagonië – uitgestrek en ongerep regoor Suid-Amerika vanaf Chili tot Argentinië… ‘n sogenaamde ‘last frontier’ en beslis een van die mees asemrowende en diverse...

Sensoru: Never Run Dry Monitor Water Tank Level Sensor

Tired of water crises striking at the worst possible moments? Whether you're heading out for a family weekend or managing livestock on a remote...

Johan Jordaan – The Real Reward: Bringing Wine to the World

Spier’s Cellar Master Johan Jordaan has been named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the prestigious Master Winemaker 100 Awards, a recognition that speaks to...

Solar Pioneers swap boardrooms for bikes at the Absa Cape Epic

Xavier and Andeon Louw, founders and executives of GreenSun, one of South Africa’s leading solar energy companies, typically spend their days managing teams and...

Buitelewe en Landbou Ontmoet by kykNET Buite Ekspo 2025

Die kykNET Buite Ekspo, gehou van 7 tot 9 Maart 2025 op Môreson Plaas buite Malmesbury, het vanjaar duisende besoekers gelok en was volgens...

Elunda Basson Leads Sauvignon Blanc SA into a New Era of Excellence

As the world celebrates progress and leadership on International Women’s Day, the election of Elunda Basson as Sauvignon Blanc South Africa’s new chairperson marks...

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,...