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SA Preserveerkampioenskappe: Rekordgetal preserveerprodukte beïndruk met tradisie én innovasie

Die tweede Suid-Afrikaanse Preserveerkampioenskappe, aangebied deur Agri-Expo, het Woensdag 29 Julie by Eensgezind buite Durbanville nuwe hoogtes bereik toe 85 vervaardigers 'n rekordgetal van 700 gepreserveerde vrugte- en groenteprodukte...

Overberg Agri Joins Wacker Neuson Network to Elevate Western Cape Agricultural Support

Farmers and agricultural contractors across the Western Cape can look forward to expanded access...

South African Apples Take Centre Stage in China with Landmark Billboard Campaign

Demand for South African apples is reaching new heights in China, where standing out...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Unleashes Practical Innovation

The countdown is on! As farmers across the country navigate shifting climate patterns, soaring...

Department of Agriculture Launches Online System to Authorise Self-Vaccination for FMD

In a major shift for South Africa’s livestock sector, Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp...

South Africa’s Food Inflation Hits 14-Month Low Amid Surging Input Costs

South African consumers received a welcome reprieve this week as consumer food price inflation dropped to its lowest level in over a year. However,...

Beyond Boots and Tractors: What We Saw and What We Learned at NAMPO 2026

The 58th NAMPO Harvest Day, presented by Grain SA from 12 to 15 May 2026, wrapped up on a high note, proving once again...

Chelsea Glory Secures Global Spotlight for SA Fynbos Industry

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show is hailed as the global pinnacle of floriculture innovation. When the gates opened this morning, Tuesday,...

Race Against Time: Ceres Fruit Sector Faces Export Crisis After Devastating Storms

A catastrophic weather system that battered the Western Cape between 10 and 12 May has left the Witzenberg region facing a dual crisis of...

Western Cape Agriculture Begins Recovery Following Severe Floods

In a sharp turn of seasonal weather patterns, the Western Cape’s agricultural sector is dealing with the aftermath of consecutive cold fronts just 100...

2026/27 Agricultural Budget: Big Moves on Biofuels and Export Markets

South African agriculture is entering a phase of deliberate growth, but it must navigate fiscal constraints and persistent structural hurdles. This was the key...

Cape Wine Masters Honour Leaders in Wine Research and Industry Development

The Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) hosted its Annual General Meeting in Stellenbosch on 15 and 16 May, where the organisation presented its...

Deeds and Finance Reform: PGP Champions the Path to Commercial Farming at NAMPO 2026

The final leg of the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day turned its focus toward the future of South Africa’s developing farmers. Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP),...

Bothaville Makes History: Hilux Nation Reclaims Global Crown at NAMPO 2026

On Wednesday, 13 May 2026, the town of Bothaville became the site of a new world record. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) rewrote the...

From Volume to Value: Experts’ Take on South Africa’s Historic Citrus Milestone

For years, the South African citrus industry has been chasing the horizon. This week, it finally crossed it. With 2.9 million tons exported in...