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Alhambra Estate Shines at 2025 Ceres Fruit Growers Awards

Alhambra Estate – one of the flagship apple and pear farms in the Witzenberg Properties group – emerged victorious at the 42nd annual Ceres...

Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards 2025 Honours Agri Worker Excellence

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) proudly celebrated the skill and dedication of agri workers across the province at the 2025 Western Cape...

Minister Highlights Dairy Sector’s Role in Food Security, Jobs, and Economic Growth

On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined agricultural scientists and students at...

Celebrating the Hidden Voices of South Africa’s Agri-Sector

Agri’s Got Talent (AGT), South Africa’s unique singing competition for agri-workers, is back for its 12th season. Open to individuals working in the deciduous...

Agri SA Acknowledges 4.4% Farm Wage Increase Amidst Sector Challenges

Agri SA notes the announcement made by the Department of Labour and Employment regarding a 4,4% increase in the national minimum wage for farm...

Power of Recognition: Celebrating Champions in Agriculture

The agricultural sector serves as the backbone of global economies, feeding billions while sustaining rural communities. Yet, the tireless dedication of those working in...

Lindie-Alet van Staden Named 2024 Western Cape Agri-Worker of the Year

On Saturday, 2 November 2024, Lindie-Alet van Staden from L’Ormarins Wine Estate, Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands, was named the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker...

Western Cape Agriculture Harvests Another Clean Audit, Boosting Exports and Rural Development

On 28 October 2024 the Western Cape Department of Agriculture presented its Annual Report 2023/24 to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). The report highlighted...

Minister Ivan Meyer’s Vision for Education and Training is Reshaping Agriculture in the Western Cape

When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector...

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,...

Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming Wins Top Honors at 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

On 4 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. The Western...

Boschendal wins big at 2023 Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

Boschendal has been recognised as the Best Performing Farm in the Franschhoek region at the recent Cape Prestige Agri-Awards, claiming top honours in a...