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Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Deep in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, Babylonstoren has expanded its agricultural tourism portfolio with a hands-on, multi-sensory Water Buffalo Tour at its Rietvlei property. Designed as an...

Private Sector Enlisted to Scale Up Local Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Production

In a major breakthrough for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)...

Lamb Champs 2026: Die Grootste Wes-Kaapse Fees Ooit Wink op Erfenisdag!

Met Erfenisdag op 24 September 2026 om die draai, maak die Hoër Landbouskool Boland...

A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on...

The Future of AGOA: Implications for South Africa

According to a recent Reuters report, a bipartisan initiative in the U.S. Senate proposes to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through...

A Journey Through the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival

Begin a culinary and vinicultural adventure at the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, scheduled for the 27 – 28 April 2024 at...

Rovic Leers se Rewolusionêre SOLEM Besproeiingstegnologie: ‘n Nuwe Era in Landbou-effektiwiteit

Rovic Leers, ‘n vooraanstaande vervaardiger van landboumasjinerie in Suid-Afrika, het ‘n reputasie opgebou vir die verskaffing van topgehalte landboutoerusting en implemente aan boere regoor...

Boosting Dairy Profits through Science at Outeniqua Research Farm

Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which...

InteliGro announces the integration of a seed division

Seed is the cornerstone of agriculture. Without it, no human or animal can eat. InteliGro recently announced the further strengthening of its value proposition through...

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...