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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...

Stellenbosch University Launches Advanced Eucalyptus Research Laboratory

The Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and Wood Formation (EucXylo) at Stellenbosch University (SU) officially launched its state-of-the-art IMPACT (Intensive...

South African Farmers Set World Record with Heaviest Plum

Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers from the Oppie Plaas Boerdery in George, , have grown the world’s heaviest plum, weighing a staggering 464.15 g....

Vergelegen Wine Estate Embraces Innovative Trellis System for New Cabernet Sauvignon Planting

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part...

Fruitbox Ltd. Partners with EastPack to Bring Zespri Kiwifruit to East Africa’s Growing Market

In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox Ltd. recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack...

Nederburg’s Double Gold Triumph Pays Tribute to Günter Brözel’s Legacy

The inspiration behind Nederburg’s cache of double golds earned at the 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards can be found in the legacy...

Bummel Shoes Crafts Comfortable and Durable Footwear for the Modern Farmer

Where the rugged landscape meets the sky, farmers rise before dawn to tend to their lands. Theirs is a life marked by dedication, resilience,...

Explore the Exciting Programme of NAMPO Cape 2024: A Premier Agricultural Expo

NAMPO Cape 2024 celebrates its 5th edition and the 30th anniversary of the first Mechanisation Day, which took place in 1994. Since its inception,...

Wandile Sihlobo Named AFMA Person of the Year: A Visionary Leader in Agriculture

The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association of South Africa (AFMA) has named Wandile Sihlobo as its 2023/2024 Person of the Year. This award, presented at...

Nampo Kaap 2024: ‘n Ekspo vir Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid

Nampo Kaap 2024 vier sy 5de aanbieding en die 30ste herdenking van die eerste Meganisasiedag wat in 1994 plaasgevind het. Sedert sy ontstaan het...

Western Cape Lubricants Versterk Betrokkenheid by die Lipizzaners by NAMPO Kaap 2024

Terwyl die Suid-Afrikaanse Lipizzaners voortgaan om gehore te betower met hul grasieuse optredes, lê daar 'n besondere verhaal agter hul deelname aan NAMPO Kaap...