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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...

Windaba 2024: Powering South Africa’s Energy Future Through Wind Innovation

Get ready to harness the power of wind at Windaba 2024, South Africa’s leading wind energy conference, from 1-3 October 2024 at the Cape...

Ons gaan nou Braai: ‘n Viering van SA se Landbou- en Kulturele Erfenis

Elke jaar op 24 September het Suid-Afrikaners die geleentheid om hul diverse kulturele erfenis te vier - ’n dag wat bekend staan as Erfenisdag,...

SA Citrus Growers Navigate Tough Season with Optimism for Future Expansion

The citrus industry is a cornerstone of South Africa's agricultural exports, accounting for 54% of the country's total fruit shipments. Citrus fruits are key...

From the Fork to the Table: Celebrating Heritage Day with Local Farm Produce

As South Africans come together to celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September, the tradition of gathering around the fire takes on a deeper significance...

Raise a Glass to Tradition: A Heritage Day Toast with Western Cape Wines

As Heritage Day approaches, South Africans are preparing to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make up our nation. In the...

Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index Recovers Slightly in Q3 2024

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index Recovers Slightly in Q3 2024since the 2009 financial crisis. While this recovery is positive, the index remains below the...

New PET Recycling Plant to Boost Western Cape Agriculture and Exports

South Africa’s agriculture industry is set to benefit from the country’s growing focus on building a circular economy, particularly in post-consumer packaging. This was...

WCDoA and CASE IH Forge 5-Year Partnership to Boost Agricultural Research and Innovation

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with CASE IH, an agricultural machinery manufacturer, at the recently...

AgriTrends Spring Report Signals Recovery for SA Agriculture

Unveiled at Nampo Cape 2024 in Bredasdorp from 11 - 14 September 2024, the Spring edition of Absa’s AgriTrends report presents a cautiously optimistic...

NAMPO Cape 2024 Driving Economic Growth in the Overberg Region

The Overberg region once again put its best foot forward as it hosted the 5th annual NAMPO Cape Expo from 11-14 September 2024 in...