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Beyond the Cederberg: Why Sending Rooibos to Space Matters to SA Farmers

A groundbreaking scientific initiative has officially launched in Cape Town, setting the stage for South Africa’s most famous indigenous crop to make history. In October 2026, Rooibos seeds will...

Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the...

2026 World Jersey Tour Arrives in South Africa in September

The South African dairy sector is preparing to take center stage as Jersey SA,...

The Looming Hunger Crisis South Africa Cannot Afford to Ignore

South Africans consume roughly 3.4 million tons of wheat annually. It is the silent...

R1 Trillion Goal: Western Cape Launches Ambitious Export Strategy 2035

The domestic market alone is no longer enough to sustain the level of economic...

We Salute Our Agricultural Heroes

In the vast fields and under the endless skies, you are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to feed the world. Through every challenge...

Agricultural sector urged to follow guidelines to minimise the impact of heat and fires

Following the continued incidences of extreme heat and numerous veld fires across the Western Cape, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer,...

South Africa’s Red Meat Industry Enters New Era

In a significant development for South Africa’s red meat industry, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially opened its market to South African...

Severe Heatwave and Thunderstorms Leave Karoo Regions Without Power and Water

In the grip of a severe heatwave compounded by destructive thunderstorms, Laingsburg in the Central Karoo region  is facing a dire situation with no...

Western Cape’s United Front Against Wildfires

The Western Cape’s verdant landscapes, vital to South Africa’s agricultural and tourism sectors, have recently been ravaged by devastating wildfires. These intense blazes in...

Wine Harvest Event Celebrates Industry Leaders and Heritage at Groot Constantia

Few events are as keenly anticipated, nor held in as high regard, as the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, which took place on 1...

In2fruit’s Lac du Soleil Leads with Innovative Practices

In the picturesque setting near Piketberg lies Lac du Soleil, a former ski resort transformed into a flourishing grape farm by In2fruit Berg River....

Stellenbosch Goes Big with a Festive Bash for the 365th Wine Harvest Celebrations

The Stellenbosch Harvest Parade, a cornerstone of the South African wine calendar, unfolded with vibrant festivity on Saturday, 27 January 2024, weaving through the...

Boost for South African Rooibos Tea Export

In a significant development, the Chinese government has reached an agreement to substantially reduce tariffs on South Africa's renowned rooibos tea, a move that...

Grand Constance and the story of South African Wine

Groot Constantia’s Grand Constance wine is a true embodiment of South Africa’s wine history and its delectable amber contents make for a remarkable story....