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Nectarines Lead Stone Fruit Sector as 2026/2027 Export Campaign Begins Early

The South African stone fruit industry has entered the 2026/2027 export season with a mixed outlook, characterized by an earlier-than-usual harvest and shifting crop volumes across categories. According to the...

Western Cape Agricultural Sector Drives Job Growth in Q3 2026

The Western Cape has recorded a further drop in its official unemployment rate to...

Navigating El Niño: Preparing for Agricultural Risk Without Planning for Disaster

South African farmers are no strangers to uncertainty. Weather volatility, input costs, commodity prices,...

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: The Princess Royal’s Call to Action in Cape Town

The 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, held from 2 to 5 November 2026 at the...

Zero Tariffs Boost Tru-Cape’s Apple Exports to China, while India Remains a Concern

The removal of Chinese import tariffs on South African fruit is already delivering strong...

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...

Judging Underway for 2024 SA Young Wine Champions

Judging of the young wines of the 2024 vintage year is well under way this week, with 1 387 entries (12% more than last...