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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...

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...

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...