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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...

Navigating the Cost-Price Squeeze: Strategies for Sustainable and Efficient Farming

In an insightful article by John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, he explores the challenges faced by farmers due to the...

Key Reports Highlight Recovery, Risks, and Growth in SA’s Farming Sector

The agricultural industry in South Africa greatly benefits from reports like the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index, Absa’s AgriTrends report, PwC’s trust and economic impact...

Western Cape Vet’s Week 2024 Champions Biosecurity and Animal Health

Saturday, 5 October 2024, marked the successful conclusion of another impactful Western Cape Provincial Vet’s Week, a testament to the dedication and collaboration of...

Tackling South Africa’s Nutrition Crisis: An Agricultural Perspective

As we mark National Nutrition Week (9–15 October), the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES) reveals alarming statistics: one in three...

De Zwartland Werf A Boost for Agriculture in Malmesbury

Malmesbury’s economy, rooted in agriculture, is experiencing significant growth thanks to the introduction of De Zwartland Werf, an 11-hectare mixed-use development by Devmark Property...

SA Emerges as Top Southern Hemisphere Supplier of Pink Lady Apples

South Africa is rapidly establishing itself as the leading and preferred source of Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. According to Kantar data, Pink...

Cobus Germishuys: ’n Passievolle Reis deur Wyn, Wysheid en Lewenservaring

In die wynbedryf is daar min mense wat so ’n diep en blywende impak maak soos Cobus Germishuys. Hy is nie net ’n wynkenner...

Record Canola Harvest: South Africa’s Production Soars in 2024-25 Season

South Africa's canola production has steadily grown into one of the country's major agricultural success stories. According to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at the...

New Holland T6.180 Methane Tractor: Advancing Sustainable Farming

The New Holland T6.180 Methane Power Tractor made its highly anticipated debut at NAMPO Cape 2024 in Bredasdorp, marking a significant step forward for...

WUSA Advances Sustainable Agriculture with Green Solutions

WinField United South Africa (WUSA), a leading provider of agricultural solutions and part of Land O’Lakes Inc., is making significant strides toward sustainability. With...