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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...

Nampo: Landbou in a Digitale Era

Die 56ste jaarlikse NAMPO Oesdag wat van 14 - 17 Mei 2024 by Nampopark buite Bothaville in die Vrystaat plaasvind, fokus hierdie jaar op...

Western Cape Invests Over R1 Billion for the Safety of Farmers and Farm Workers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has done much over the past four years to protect and create a safer agricultural environment and farming...

Join the Mobi-kraal Revolution Secure Livestock, Save Predators, and Compete for R50,000

The Cape Leopard Trust has unveiled an enticing opportunity for innovators in the agricultural and conservation fields with its latest initiative, the ‘Mobi-kraal’ project....

Embrace Science for SA Agri Growth

For South Africa’s agriculture to thrive globally, it must stay updated with the latest in seed breeding and agrochemicals. These elements often go unnoticed...

Western Cape Agriculture Budget Focuses on Sustainability and Growth Despite Global Challenges

On 26 March 2024 the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, tabled the Department’s budget of R1.018 billion in the provincial parliament. Minister...

Western Cape Youth Agricultural Society: Cultivating Future Leaders for tomorrow

In the heart of the Western Cape, the future of agriculture is being shaped not just by seasoned hands, but by eager young minds....

How are Global Agricultural Unrests Shaping South Africa’s Farming Future

Amidst a growing sense of unhappiness amongst farmers globally, recent events in the European Union (EU) are sending ripples of concern throughout South Africa’s...

Western Cape Agriculture’s 3rd Flyover Report Reveals Key Insights

On Friday, 15 March 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer received the final report of the third iteration of the...

Sappi Achieves Feed Safety Milestone for Lignin-Based Animal Feed Additive

Sappi Southern Africa has achieved GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance (FSA) 2020 certification for Pelletin, one of its lignin-based products used as an additive in...

Pioneering Initiative Launched to Advance SA Chenin Blanc to New Heights

South Africa Wine, the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI), Stellenbosch University, and the Chenin Blanc Association of South Africa (CBA) are...