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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...

Wes-Kaap Jeugskou Onttrek Deelname aan Nasionale Kampioenskappe weens Bek-en-Klouseer Risikos

Die Wes-Kaap Jeugskou het aangekondig dat hulle nie vanjaar aan die Nasionale Jeugskou Kampioenskappe in Middelburg, Mpumalanga sal deelneem nie, weens die huidige uitbreking...

Citrus Exports Resume from Flood-Affected Citrusdal

Citrus exports are back on track in Citrusdal, a major citrus-growing area in South Africa's Western Cape Province, after recent floods caused significant disruptions....

SA Olive Awards 2024: Celebrating the Best in South African EVOOs

The 19th annual SA Olive Awards will take place on the 10th of September 2024 at Franschhoek Cellar in Franschhoek. This prestigious annual event...

Lemon and Orange Exports Face Declines Amidst Severe Weather Challenges

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its export estimates, predicting a 4% decline in lemon shipments for 2024. This adjustment...

South Africa Pushes for AGOA Renewal Amid US Legislative Uncertainty

The South African agricultural community stands to benefit significantly if the country maintains its inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Recently,...

Key Insights from the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture

The Western Cape’s commitment to conservation agriculture is underscored by its long history of sustainable farming initiatives. This proactive approach is a key aspect...

NAMPO Cape 2024: From Humble Beginnings to Premier Agricultural Showcase

NAMPO Cape 2024 was launched to the media on Friday, 19 July.  At the event, Christiaan Neethling, Former Chairperson, gave a retrospective of the...

Clanwilliam Veldblomskou 2024: Nostalgie en Blomme met Leon Kluge

Clanwilliam Veldblomskou, met die tema "Nostalgie", vind vanjaar plaas vanaf 23 Augustus tot 3 September in die Blomkerk. Die welbekende Leon Kluge, die wenner...

Western Cape Applauds New DMA Measures to Prevent FMD Spread

On 27 July 2024  John Steenhuisen, the National Minister of Agriculture, published measures in the State Gazette No 50977 to prevent the spread of...

Diners Club Winemaker Awards 2024 Celebrating South Africa’s Top Vintners

Entries for the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards are open, and the clock is ticking...