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“Farm in the City”: How Irene Farm Sets the Gold Standard for Agritourism

In the heart of South Africa’s economic hub, where urban sprawl and industrial development often sideline traditional agriculture, Irene Farm in Centurion stands as...

Fairview Shows How Agritourism Can Strengthen Modern Farming

As South African agriculture faces rising input costs, climate uncertainty, and changing consumer expectations, agritourism is increasingly being explored as a way for farms...

Farmers Are More Optimistic: Confidence in Agriculture Jumps High

The mood in South African agriculture brightened in the final quarter of 2025, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) making a firm rebound....

Rovic Is Redefining Tillage to Break the Yield Barrier Beneath Your Soil

Across the Western Cape, farmers are gearing up for another season marked by unpredictable weather patterns, stressed soils, and pressure to keep yields profitable....

Over 220 Graduates Strengthen Western Cape’s Agricultural Future at 2025 EATI Ceremony

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the 2025 Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) Graduation Ceremony...

SA’s G20 Presidency Secures Concrete Commitments on Global Food Security

The 2025 G20 Summit, a historic first on the African continent, successfully leveraged the South African philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—to fundamentally...

Agro-Industrial Parks Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Farmers

Africa’s farmers stand at the heart of a continent with immense agricultural potential, yet too often their hard work is undermined by systemic challenges....

African Agri Investment Indaba 2025: A Turning Point for Farmers

Africa stands at a crossroads, facing mounting climate pressures and food insecurity. The continent is being called to chart its own agricultural future, and...

Relief for SA Agriculture: U.S. Scraps Tariffs on Key Food Exports

South Africa's agricultural export sector is celebrating a significant victory following a U.S. Executive Order issued on 14 November 2025. The order removes the...

Minister Steenhuisen Announces Comprehensive Plan to Boost Local Honey, Combat Imports, and Protect Bees

The humble honeybee, deemed the "farmer of the sky" by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, is officially valued at a staggering R10 billion annually...

From Farm to Nature Reserve: Mount David Restores the Land

The Western Cape’s conservation landscape has grown richer with the declaration of the Mount David Nature Reserve, an 800-hectare sanctuary near Hermanus that celebrates...

R20 Billion Insimbi Ridge Precinct Launched in KZN to Modernise Freight and Boost Citrus Exports

South Africa’s drive to modernise its freight network gained significant momentum with the official launch of the R20 billion Insimbi Ridge Logistics Precinct at...

Sound Space Design: From Boutique Hotels to New Towns Shaping Rural Growth in SA

Across South Africa — but especially in the Western Cape — rural areas are increasingly seen as growth points with regional tourism highlighting how...

Momentum – South Africa’s Agriculture Drives Its Own Future

“This too shall pass” became the quiet mantra of South African agriculture through months of waiting. And true to that spirit, the sector has...