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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

Vergelegen Triumphs with Amorim Biodiversity Award for Pioneering Environmental Efforts

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, celebrated for its exceptional sustainability initiatives, has triumphed over four international wine estates to take home the Amorim...

The Urgent Need for Traceability in South Africa’s Agriculture Industry

In a recent article by Greg Talbot, CEO of Tal-Tec, the pressing need for a robust agricultural traceability system in South Africa was emphasized....

Experience Japan in April 2025 Full Bloom with TE Tours

"Picture yourself in clouds of whites and pinks, in spring the Land of the Rising Sun awakens in a stunning display of cherry blossoms...

Heleen Viljoen Wins Top Honors for Award-Winning Article on Wheat Import Tariffs

Heleen Viljoen, a junior economist at Grain SA, recently earned accolades for her technical article on wheat import tariffs, winning the Hollard Farming Portal...

Cape Town to Lead Urban Food Systems Transformation

From 25 November 2024 to 29 November 2024, ICLEI Africa, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town, will host government leaders, researchers, and...

Kiara Scott Farmer and Mika Engelbrecht Shine at 2024 Diners Club Winemaker Awards

The winners of the 2024 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the...

Key Insights and Innovations from the African Agri Investment Indaba

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), held in Cape Town from 18 - 20 November 2024, brought together over 800 key stakeholders, including governments,...

Eastern Cape’s Dwayne Kaschula Shines as Toyota SA/AgriSA Young Farmer of the Year

The South African agricultural community gathered in celebration as Toyota South Africa and Agri South Africa recognised the country’s top farmers at their prestigious...

Groundbreaking research transforms fruit fly management for a sustainable future

The South African fruit industry spends over R300 million annually combating fruit flies, a pervasive pest threatening crop yields and export viability. University of...

Platter’s 2025 Celebrates South Africa’s Vineyard Heritage and Excellence

The 45th edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with an elegant blue-green cover-colour that speaks of...