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BKS-stryd: Wes-Kaapse benadering suksesvol toegepas by Braams Voerkraal

In die stryd teen bek-en-klouseer (BKS) in Suid-Afrika bly streng biosekuriteit en hegte samewerking die belangrikste wapens. Dit was die boodskap tydens ’n besoek deur dr. Ivan Meyer, Wes-Kaapse...

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...

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...

Key Insights from the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture

The Western Cape’s commitment to conservation agriculture is underscored by its long history of sustainable farming initiatives. This proactive approach is a key aspect...

NAMPO Cape 2024: From Humble Beginnings to Premier Agricultural Showcase

NAMPO Cape 2024 was launched to the media on Friday, 19 July.  At the event, Christiaan Neethling, Former Chairperson, gave a retrospective of the...

Clanwilliam Veldblomskou 2024: Nostalgie en Blomme met Leon Kluge

Clanwilliam Veldblomskou, met die tema "Nostalgie", vind vanjaar plaas vanaf 23 Augustus tot 3 September in die Blomkerk. Die welbekende Leon Kluge, die wenner...

Western Cape Applauds New DMA Measures to Prevent FMD Spread

On 27 July 2024  John Steenhuisen, the National Minister of Agriculture, published measures in the State Gazette No 50977 to prevent the spread of...

Diners Club Winemaker Awards 2024 Celebrating South Africa’s Top Vintners

Entries for the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards are open, and the clock is ticking...

Judging Underway for 2024 SA Young Wine Champions

Judging of the young wines of the 2024 vintage year is well under way this week, with 1 387 entries (12% more than last...

Western Cape Leads in Conservation Agriculture, Hosts 9th World Congress

Yesterday, 22 July 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the 9th World Congress on...

Shaping the Future of Fresh Produce Amid Global Challenges

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is set to host its Southern Africa Conference at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town on...

South Africa Celebrates First Avocado Export to Japan

South Africa exported its first avocado container to Japan, following a mutual agreement signed earlier this year aimed at expanding trade between the two...

Swartlandskou Vier 90 Jaar van Landbou en Gemeenskapstrots in Moorreesburg

In die hartjie van die Swartland vier die grootste landbouskou in die Wes- en Suid-Kaap vanjaar sy 90ste bestaansjaar met ‘n program vir die...