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Grain SA Delivers JSE Petition as Soybean Pricing Dispute Escalates

South African grain producers took their grievances directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) today, 13 August 2026, formally handing over a memorandum and a national petition demanding a...

Agriculture’s Future still belongs to Human Hands

Digital tools and AI are accelerating modern agriculture—but human judgment, distinct branding, and real...

Grain SA Organises Protest March Over JSE Soybean Pricing Shift

South Africa’s primary grain producer body, Grain SA, is taking its grievances directly to...

South Africa Celebrates Inaugural Annual Citrus Day

A historic chapter was written for South African agriculture on 11 August 2026 as...

Western Cape Canola Set for Strong Harvest Outlook

As late winter rolls across the Western Cape, driving through the agricultural corridor between...

Western Cape Battles Severe Weather: An Update on the Province’s Response

The Western Cape Government, led by Premier Alan Winde, is actively responding to the severe weather conditions that have impacted large parts of the...

Tru-Cape Producers in Western Cape Evaluate Storm’s Impact on Apple Harvest

In the orchards of Ceres and the EGVV area, situated within the heart of South Africa's fruit belt, Tru-Cape's pome (apple and pear) producers...

Port of Cape Town Weathers Fierce Storm

Fierce winds reaching speeds of up to 110 kilometres per hour wreaked havoc at the Port of Cape Town over the weekend, significantly disrupting...

Latest Update: Western Cape in Emergency Mode, Schools Shut as Severe Weather Hits

Premier Alan Winde, members of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet, municipal officials and other stakeholders were given a briefing early this morning at...

Navigating Uncertainty: The Western Cape’s Winter Crop Outlook

As the Western Cape approaches a pivotal moment for its winter crop season, farmers and stakeholders are navigating a landscape marked by climatic unpredictability...

Nampo: Landbou in a Digitale Era

Die 56ste jaarlikse NAMPO Oesdag wat van 14 - 17 Mei 2024 by Nampopark buite Bothaville in die Vrystaat plaasvind, fokus hierdie jaar op...

Western Cape Invests Over R1 Billion for the Safety of Farmers and Farm Workers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has done much over the past four years to protect and create a safer agricultural environment and farming...

Join the Mobi-kraal Revolution Secure Livestock, Save Predators, and Compete for R50,000

The Cape Leopard Trust has unveiled an enticing opportunity for innovators in the agricultural and conservation fields with its latest initiative, the ‘Mobi-kraal’ project....

Embrace Science for SA Agri Growth

For South Africa’s agriculture to thrive globally, it must stay updated with the latest in seed breeding and agrochemicals. These elements often go unnoticed...

Western Cape Agriculture Budget Focuses on Sustainability and Growth Despite Global Challenges

On 26 March 2024 the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament. Minister...