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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...

Countdown to the SA Dairy Awards: Recognizing Industry Excellence

The South African dairy industry is abuzz with excitement as the countdown begins for the highly anticipated SA Dairy Awards, set to take place...

Cape Town Port Battles Severe Wind Delays: Recovery Underway

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has experienced severe operational disruptions over the past fortnight due to extreme wind conditions. Wind speeds between 100...

Tru-Cape Invites Public to Explore Historic Apple & Pear Varieties at Heritage Orchard Tour

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, South Africa's largest marketer of apples and pears, invites the public to explore its Heritage Orchard of historic apple and pear...

Integrating Fynbos and Viticulture: Delheim’s Sustainable Approach to Farming

The future of sustainable agriculture lies in striking a balance between farming and ecological preservation. At Delheim Wine Estate, this philosophy has driven their...

Exploring the Future of Agriculture at AAT2025 Conference & Expo

The Agri Tech Conference & Expo (AAT2025) is set to take place from 18 - 20 March 2025, at the CSIR Convention Centre in...

South Africa’s Agricultural Evolution: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP) latest report, Agriculture in South Africa in the Democratic Era: 1994-2024, highlights three decades of transformation,...

Santam Agriculture & NWKV Launch 2025 Photo Competition: Capture ‘Wool in Action’ and Win!

Santam Agriculture and the National Wool Growers Association (NWKV) are once again calling on photography enthusiasts, farmers, and creatives to showcase their best wool-related...

Safeguarding South Africa’s Agriculture: The Game-Changing Plant Health Act, 2024

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the signing of the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill into law as the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act,...

Retire to Langebaan Manor Luxury Apartments now selling

Located just 900 meters from the beach, Langebaan Manor Retirement & Lifestyle Estate offers a secure and serene environment, blending modern convenience with the...

From Health Crisis to Legacy: The Inspirational Journey of Rio Largo

When faced with a health challenge, many seek solutions in medicine or minor lifestyle adjustments. But for Nick and Brenda Wilkinson, a simple dietary...