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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...

OZblu® Global Grower Conference 2024 in Franschhoek Highlights Innovation and Social Impact

The annual OZblu® Global Grower Conference, held in Franschhoek, has become a cornerstone event for many OZblu® blueberry growers worldwide, and this year’s conference...

Verder Group’s Global Initiative: 2,000 Olive Trees Planted at Mardouw Olive Estate

Global technology leader, Verder Group, is marking its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and has chosen the multi-award winning Mardouw Olive Estate to...

Crisis at SA Ports: Cape Town Hits Rock Bottom Globally, Container Handling Plummets by 30.3%

Cape Town - The latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index has marked the Port of Cape Town as the lowest performer worldwide, a...

South African Scale Technology Expands in European and Moroccan Packhouses

Nico Treurnicht of Ergopak, a scale control system manufacturer, highlights the evolution of the fruit export industry through four major waves, culminating in what...

Koolstofkrediete: ‘n Sleutel tot Volhoubare Landbou vir Produsente

In ‘n wêreld wat toenemend bewus is van klimaatsverandering, bied koolstofkrediete boere ‘n kans om addisionele inkomste te verdien en volhoubare praktyke te bevorder....

Woolworths Leads Agricultural Innovation with ‘Farming for the Future’ Initiative

Woolworths has spearheaded a revolutionary approach to agriculture with its “Farming for the Future” initiative, aiming to transform the landscape of farming in South...

Maximize Your Investment in Renewable Energy with Biovest Holdings’ Biomass to Energy Projects

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

Journey to the Heart of Persia This October with TE Tours

An enchanting journey to the heart of Persia this October with TE Tours. Iran, an ancient land steeped in wonder and legend, beckons with...

Cape Town Market Advances Sustainability with New Energy Storage System

The historic Cape Town Market in Epping has taken a massive step towards a greener, more energy-secure future with the official start of the...

Karoo Winter Wool Festival 2024 Celebrating South Africa’s Rich Wool Heritage

Set against the rugged backdrop of Middelburg in the Eastern Cape, the Karoo Winter Wool Festival is returning for its third edition from 14...