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SA Secures New Export Frontier: First Table Grape Shipment Reaches Philippines

In a milestone for the South African fruit industry, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has officially welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of South African table grapes...

SA Dairy Championships Break Records as Industry Shows Resilience

Agri-Expo this week welcomes the who’s who of the South African dairy sector to...

Western Cape Agricultural Outlook: Securing Fuel, Water, and Livestock Health

Western Cape producers received critical updates this week as the provincial Joint Operations Centre...

Millions of Vaccine Doses Secured as SAHPRA Expedites FMD Response

In a decisive move to bolster the national "mass suppression" strategy against Foot-and-Mouth Disease...

Western Cape Budget 2026: R1.7 Billion to Bolster Agri-Resilience

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has tabled...

OneFarm Share Provides Food Relief and Donations in Cape Region

Standard Bank is intensifying its efforts to assist flood-stricken communities in the Eastern and Western Cape regions, where recent floods have claimed 11 lives...

HortiDemoCentre: A Hub for Cutting-Edge Horticultural Technology

On 20 October 2023, the HortiDemoCentre at the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agrisciences, Stellenbosch University, opened its doors to welcome Queen Máxima of...

Simonsvlei: Where Winemaking Artistry Meets the Enchanting Landscapes of Paarl

Nestled in the heart of the illustrious Cape Winelands, Simonsvlei stands as a testament to the rich tradition of winemaking in South Africa. This...

Bottelary Hills Conservancy: All set for for Garden Town Stellenbosch

The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom - the smallest and most diverse botanical kingdom in the...

McGregor Bridge Officially Reopened: A Triumph of Community Efforts

Critical infrastructure at the approach to the McGregor bridge was destroyed on Monday 25 September when the Western Cape was hit by heavy downpours....

Western Cape’s Commitment to Food Security: Leaving No One Behind

On 6 October, 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer, launched Food Security Month during a World Food Day event in Kranshoek,...

Garden Day 2023 – Your Garden, Your Celebration

Stop your pottering and start your planning because Garden Day is happening this Sunday, 15 October 2023, and everyone is invited to be a...

Best Of Wine Tourism Awards Celebrate Excellence in Wine Tourism

In a milestone 25th edition of the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards (BOWTA) the recipients for the year 2024 were revealed...

Eggs and Poultry Remain Safe Amidst Avian Flu Concerns

South African consumers are facing a potential scramble for eggs as the avian flu outbreak takes its toll on the poultry industry. While supermarket...

!Xhariep Agricultural Writers SA Regional Awards Celebrate Agricultural Excellence

The agricultural community of the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape gathered on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Durbanville Hills for a night of recognition...