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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...

New Holland T6.180 Methane Tractor: Advancing Sustainable Farming

The New Holland T6.180 Methane Power Tractor made its highly anticipated debut at NAMPO Cape 2024 in Bredasdorp, marking a significant step forward for...

WUSA Advances Sustainable Agriculture with Green Solutions

WinField United South Africa (WUSA), a leading provider of agricultural solutions and part of Land O’Lakes Inc., is making significant strides toward sustainability. With...

Nanobubble Technology Revolutionises Aquaponics at De Grendel School

In a significant development for sustainable agriculture, De Grendel School of Skills in Cape Town has unveiled a pioneering nanobubble aquaponics pilot plant. This...

Roodebloem Boeredag 2024 fokus op innovasie, inligting en die toekoms van landbou

Op 26 September 2024 het Overberg Agri se 28ste Roodebloem Boeredag plaasgevind op die Roodebloem Navorsingsplaas, net buite Caledon langs die N2. Boere en...

World Rabies Day and Veterinary Week Unite to Combat Rabies and Promote One Health

This year, 28 September marked the 18th World Rabies Day. This year’s "Breaking Rabies Boundaries" highlights that One Health is not for a selected...

Discover Coastal Luxury and Serenity at Langebaan Manor Retirement & Lifestyle Estate

Nestled in the heart of the West Coast, Langebaan Manor Retirement & Lifestyle Estate offers a serene retreat for those seeking a vibrant yet...

K3 Zipline Launch Set to Boost Overberg’s Adventure Tourism and Economy

In celebration of Tourism Month this September, K3 SA Forest Adventures proudly hosted Dr. Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development,...

Ontdek Spanje en Portugal in 2025 met TE Toere se Eksklusiewe Reisavontuur

Flamenco, fado, port of sangria... dalk tapas... onvergeetlike Spanje en Portugal - kom saam op ’n klein groep toer in Maart 2025. Beleef die...

Professor Emile van Zyl: Pioneering Biofuels for a Sustainable Future

At the turn of the millennium, Professor Emile van Zyl, a pioneering microbiologist, embarked on a mission to propel research and training in biofuels...

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...