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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...

Van Loveren Acquires Survivor Brand, Strengthens Premium Wine Market Presence

Acquisition bolsters Van Loveren’s presence in the premium wine market and enhances regional diversity with grapes from areas such as Swartland, Darling, and Tradouw. Van...

Agri Synergy: ‘n Bron van Hoop, Samewerking en Groei in die Landbousektor

In 'n tyd waarin gemeenskappe en besighede in Suid-Afrika onder toenemende druk verkeer, tree Agri Synergy na vore as 'n baanbrekende inisiatief om 'n...

Cultivating Excellence: Agricultural Writers SA Awards Honour Industry Trailblazers

The Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA) Awards brought together South Africa’s leading figures in agriculture to honour those who drive innovation, sustainability, and progress in...

Premier Winde Enhances Water Security and Infrastructure in the West Coast

Premier Alan Winde recently conducted a series of unannounced visits to various facilities in the West Coast region, covering Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, and Piketberg. These...

Tru-Cape Cherry Growers Stay Optimistic Amid Frost Setbacks

Despite frost heavily affecting early cherry varieties, Tru-Cape’s cherry growers remain positive about the overall quality of this season’s harvest and the promising opportunities...

Top Dairy Farmers Honored at 2024 ARC Master Dairyman Awards

The winners of the 2024 National Master Dairyman Awards were announced by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) on Wednesday 13 November, at Lanzerac Estate in...

Q3 2024 Labour Survey: Western Cape Leads Job Growth, Agriculture Remains Resilient

The latest Quarter 3 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) presents encouraging signs for South Africa’s labour market, highlighting substantial job creation in the...

Franschhoek Open Garden Festival 2024: A Celebration of Horticultural Beauty

The picturesque town of Franschhoek is set to come alive with the return of the Franschhoek Open Garden Festival from 15 - 17 November...

Hortgro Launches Centre to Tackle Invasive Pests in Deciduous Fruit Industry

The South African deciduous fruit industry proudly announces the launch of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advancing pest monitoring and safeguarding the future of the...

Wes-Kaapse Jeugskou Vereer Jong Presteerders na Uitdagende Jaar

Die Wes-Kaapse Jeugskou het vanjaar sy jong deelnemers op ‘n spesiale manier vereer, aangesien hulle nie die Nasionale Landbou-Jeugskoukampioenskap, wat van 22 - 25...