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Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outpace the national economy, expanding at an average rate of 3% annually since 2012 compared...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

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...