17.3 C
Cape Town
Thursday, April 16, 2026

News

Goss’s Wilt Now in 8 Provinces—KZN the Only “Clean” Zone Left

Goss’s Wilt is a destructive bacterial disease caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis that primarily targets maize, threatening yield by causing severe leaf blighting and systemic wilting. As of...

From Soil to Shipping: The R10 Per Litre Reality Check

For South African grain producers, the financial mathematics of the 2026 season have been...

Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal...

The April Waiting Game: Can SA Agriculture Weather the New “Section 301” Storm?

A year ago, South Africa’s agricultural sector braced for a "Liberation Day" that felt...

South African Agriculture Carves a New Path

In the opening months of 2026, a profound shift has occurred in the corridors...

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...

Western Cape Farming Resilience Shines Amid Floods

The Western Cape, a vital hub for South Africa's agricultural production, recently faced heavy flooding, raising concerns about crop and infrastructure damage. Preliminary views on...

Western Cape Urges Vigilance to Safeguard Poultry Industry from Avian Influenza Threat

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces, Western Cape poultry...

South African Grape Exports Set for a Record-Breaking 2023/2024 Season

On September 29, 2023 the South African table grape industry anticipated that the volume of grapes they plan to export in the 2023/2024 season...

Innovative ECOS Launch Marks Highlight Veterinary Week 2023

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services has introduced its groundbreaking Export Certificate Office System (ECOS) during a recent event, coinciding with the...

Gear Up for Adventure: The kykNet Outdoor Expo 2023 is here

Since the launch in 2011, the kykNet Outdoor Expo has been an annual event, delighting outdoor enthusiasts in the Western Cape and Limpopo. Over...

Challenges Impacting SA’s Poultry Industry: Insights for All Stakeholders

In the heart of South Africa's poultry industry, a dynamic landscape is witnessing a confluence of challenges with far-reaching implications. Astral Foods Limited, a...