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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 Africa Regains Access to Thai Market for Apple Exports After 16-Year Ban

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is pleased to announce that South Africa (SA) has regained market access for exportation of fresh apples from South...

Agri SA Acknowledges 4.4% Farm Wage Increase Amidst Sector Challenges

Agri SA notes the announcement made by the Department of Labour and Employment regarding a 4,4% increase in the national minimum wage for farm...

Made in the Cape 2025 A Game-Changer for Western Cape Exporters

Western Cape exporters across diverse industries, including agriculture, are gearing up for the much-anticipated Made in the Cape 2025: Buyer’s Programme, set to take...

CGA Citrus Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Southern Africa’s Citrus Industry

The highly anticipated CGA Citrus Summit 2025 is set to take place from 12-13 March 2025 in Gqeberha, bringing together citrus growers, industry stakeholders,...

Gay’s Guernsey Dairy: A Dairy Anchored in Passion and Tradition

Nestled in the charming town of Prince Albert, in the heart of the breathtaking Karoo, lies Gay’s Guernsey Dairy - a family-run treasure that...

South Africa’s Fruit Sector Expands with Innovative Cultivars

South Africa's fruit industry continues to grow with groundbreaking developments in deciduous fruit breeding. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), in collaboration with Culdevco, has...

2025 Wine Harvest: A Season of Resilience Growth and Celebration

South African wine producers are welcoming the 2025 harvest season with renewed optimism following the challenges of the past year. As vineyards across the...

Nedbank Agriculture Roundtable: Adapting to a Changing World

On 28 January 2025, Nedbank Agriculture hosted a roundtable event to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and explore what lies ahead for the...

Wes-Kaap Koringboere Staar Uitdagings in die Gesig – Wat Is die Uitweg?

Die koringprodusente van die Wes-Kaap het op 28 Januarie 2025 tydens Graan SA se streeksvergadering in Moorreesburg ‘n dringende boodskap aan die bedryf oorgedra:...

AgriSETA 2024: Celebrating Milestones and Shaping the Future of Agriculture

As the South African agriculture sector continues to grow and evolve, AgriSETA (Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority) remains steadfast in its mission to...