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NAMPO Cape 2026 Celebrates Rural Life and Floral Splendour

Agriculture, community, and the natural beauty of the Cape will meet at NAMPO Cape 2026 at Bredasdorp Park from 9 to 12 September. Alongside agricultural exhibitions, machinery, and technology,...

Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

South Africa Celebrates Inaugural Annual Citrus Day

A historic chapter was written for South African agriculture on 11 August 2026 as...

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...

South Africa Turns to Brazil for Maize Imports Amid Local Shortage

In a significant move to ensure food security, the South African government has approved the import of yellow maize from Brazil, a decision driven...

Chelsea Flower Show’s Award-Winning Display Coming to Stanford

South Africa’s triumph at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024, where the nation’s vibrant display of proteas and fynbos won three prestigious awards, has inspired...

Top Shiraz Wines Recognized at 2024 Shiraz SA Challenge in Paarl

Shiraz SA has once again highlighted the excellence of South African Shiraz with the announcement of the 12th annual Shiraz SA Challenge winners. The...

SA Terroir Wine Awards 2024 Celebrate Excellence Across Diverse Wine Terrains

The 19th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards recently celebrated South Africa's finest wines, highlighting the importance of terroir in wine production. Held at the...

Botswana and Namibia’s Import Bans Strain SA Ties, Prompting Diplomatic Talks

The recent bans on South African fruit and vegetable imports by Botswana and Namibia have sparked concerns over trade relations and economic cooperation in...

Extreme Weather in Western Cape: July 2024 Sets Record Rainfall

The Western Cape experienced an extraordinary weather event in July 2024, with record-breaking rainfall that exceeded all historical records for the region. This extreme...

Vyfde Verjaarsdag van NAMPO Kaap: ’n Landbouhoogtepunt wat Ekonomiese Groei en Samewerking Bevorder

NAMPO Kaap, wat vanjaar sy vyfde verjaarsdag vier, word van 11 tot 14 September 2024 in Bredasdorp aangebied deur SA Graan. Hierdie ekspo, wat...

Climate Crisis threatens SA Agriculture and Food Security

The recent scientific synthesis led by the University of Cape Town highlights the dire impact of climate change on South Africa’s agriculture, posing severe...