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Road Ahead for Tongaat Hulett: What Follows the High Court Ruling?

The Durban High Court’s decision on 17 June 2026, to grant Tongaat Hulett Limited’s (THL) joint Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) leave to withdraw their provisional liquidation application marks a...

Beyond Supermarkets: Multi-Channel Strategy Farmers Need in a 1.3% Growth Market

The latest retail trade sales data from Statistics South Africa points to a lean...

Proposed Cabinet Shake-Up: DA Requests Agriculture Alignment Amid FMD Crisis

In a major political development on June 17, 2026, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin...

Flash Gala Gains Momentum as Quality and Production Reach New Levels

The 2025 season has marked a major turning point for South Africa’s Flash Gala...

Youth Key to Securing the Future of South African Agriculture

As South Africa marks Youth Month, Land Bank is calling for renewed focus on...

South Africa Faces Potential Potato Shortage: What You Need to Know

Recent headlines have raised concerns about a potential potato shortage in South Africa, with warnings that prices could soar to as much as R200...

PwC Report Highlights Key Strategies for Growth in South Africa’s Agricultural Sector

A recent report by PwC highlights that trust is the foundation of our future socio-economic development, a principle that is especially relevant for South...

Diemersdal Cabernet Sauvignon Wins 2024 General Smuts Trophy

For the second successive year a wooded Cabernet Sauvignon – this time from Diemersdal Estate in Durbanville – excelled by clinching the prestigious General...

Western Cape Welcomes Resumption of Thoroughbred Horse Exports to EU

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU...

Discover Western Cape’s Natural Wonders with Free Access During National Parks Week 2024

National Parks Week 2024 promises to be a celebration of South Africa’s natural beauty, offering free access to most of the country's 21 national...

R14.98 Million Allocated to Safeguard Citrusdal Agriculture Against Future Floods

On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the...

Green Horizons 2024 Shaping the Future of Agriculture with Innovation and Sustainability

AgriSA has announced the Green Horizons 2024 Agricultural Congress, scheduled for 9-10 October 2024 at the V&A Waterfront, a pivotal gathering focusing on sustainable...

SA Wine 2024 Research Book Highlights Innovation and Sustainability

South Africa Wine proudly announces the release of its 2024 research book, a comprehensive publication detailing innovative strategies and initiatives dedicated to the South...

Minister Meyer Focuses on Cape Town Port to Propel Economic Growth

On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s Port of Cape...

South African Bioplastics Gain Competitive Edge in Global Agriculture Market through AGOA

South African bioplastics, bolstered by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), are poised to revolutionise the agricultural sector by providing eco-friendly alternatives to...