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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...

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...

Celebrating Today’s Champions to Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators

Agriculture is not just about cultivating crops or raising livestock—it’s about cultivating the future. The story of André Brink, named Farmer of the Year...