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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...

Overview of Minister John Steenhuisen’s Inaugural Budget Speech on Agriculture

John Steenhuisen, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture from the Democratic Alliance, addressed the national assembly on Tuesday, 16 July 2024. His speech outlined...

Severe Storms Disrupt Citrus Exports, Cut Off Citrusdal in Western Cape

In the wake of relentless stormy weather, the Western Cape Province of South Africa faces significant challenges, particularly in its citrus-growing regions. Citrusdal, a...

Exxaro and ARC Partner for Sustainable Solutions in Global Food Production

The global population is anticipated to swell to 9 billion by 2050, necessitating increased production of safe and nutritious food. The unmistakable evidence of...

2025 Wine Capitals Awards: Honoring Western Cape’s Best

Wesgro is thrilled to invite wine producers, wineries, and wine experience providers across the Western Cape to participate in the prestigious 2025 Great Wine...

Inteligro: Voed die boompie terwyl dit jonk is

BJ van der Merwe se verhouding met landbou kom al ’n lang pad, sedert die tyd toe sy oupa buite Caledon geboer het. Na...

Mayfair Gearbox Kundiges in die Herbou van Ratkaste en Ewenaars

Mayfair Gearbox, geleë in Okavango Park, Brackenfell, en Worcester, spesialiseer in die herbou van ratkaste en ewenaars vir ‘n wye verskeidenheid voertuie, insluitend kommersiële,...

Flash Gala Apples Drive Export Profits

Alexander Gibson of Doornkraal Agri, located in the Witzenberg Valley near Ceres, has successfully cultivated the Bigbucks apple variety, known commercially as Flash Gala,...

Biomass-to-Energy projects: Sustainable Opportunities Await

Investing in renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular as both a sustainable and profitable venture. The Biomass to Energy investment opportunity provides an innovative...

Discover your ideal Retirement at De Zwartland Manor

De Zwartland Manor offers an unparalleled retirement lifestyle in Malmesbury. Positioned on the northern boundary of this charming town, De Zwartland Manor is surrounded...

Exploring Urban Food Inequities at Cape Town’s Food Indaba 2024

A groundbreaking report on Cape Town's food system casts a revealing light on the structural, infrastructural, and historical inequities impacting urban food access and...