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South Africa’s R400 Million Stone Fruit Deal with China Opens New Chapter in Global Agricultural Trade

The South African agricultural sector is celebrating a major victory following the signing of a historic Stone Fruit Trade Protocol between the Minister of...

Why the Imported FMD Vaccine is a Temporary Fix for a R4 Billion Problem

South Africa's agricultural sector breathes a collective, albeit cautious, sigh of relief as another significant consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses, approximately 700,000...

Kanu Wines Blends Heritage, Tourism and Agricultural Growth

Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Kanu Wines has introduced a fresh way for visitors to engage with South Africa’s winemaking heritage....

Zimbabwe Lifts Maize Import Ban: Boost for South Africa’s Farmers and Consumers

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s formal decision to lift its ban on maize imports. The change, announced in Statutory...

Pinotage at 100: Absa Top 10 Awards Honour a Century of SA’s’s Homegrown Grape

In this landmark year marking the centenary of Pinotage, the Pinotage Association, together with long-standing partner Absa, proudly unveiled the winners of the 2025...

Precision Breeding and Climate-Resilience: De-Risking Future Avocado Production

Avocado production is entering a new era shaped by science, consumer demand, and the urgent realities of climate change. At its 50-hectare research and...

ANCA Summit Showcases Bioeconomy as Africa’s Path to Agricultural Transformation

The African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Summit, running from 7 - 9 October 2025 at the Mount Nelson Hotel, opened this week in Cape...

Tru-Cape Leads the Way in Pink Lady® Quality, Yields, and Global Demand

Through years of targeted investment, shared learning, and precision orchard management, Tru-Cape growers have unlocked the full potential of Pink Lady® apples—achieving record packouts...

Ubuntu in Action: G20 Adopts African Principles to Underpin Global Farming Future

The global agricultural sector took centre stage in September as G20 Agriculture Ministers, meeting in Somerset West, delivered a landmark Food Security Task Force...

IBO Summit 2025: From African Potential to Global Market Access

Cape Town, South Africa – 26 September, 2025 – The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) Summit 2025, hosted by BerriesZA, is in full swing at...

Western Cape Agriculture Powers Economic Growth With 14% Year-on-Year Surge in Q2 2025

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the positive performance of the province’s agricultural sector as reflected...

Wie word Suid-Afrika se Lamb Champ 2025?

Die Lamb Champs, ’n nasionale viering van Suid-Afrikaanse familielamprodusente, bou momentum met sy finale kwalifiserende rondes voor die groot eindronde in Oktober 2025. Hierdie...

Case IH Strengthens its Commitment to Western Cape Agriculture

From Bredasdorp to beyond, Case IH stands with South Africa’s farmers Agriculture is the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy, and nowhere is this more evident...

Rajant Kinetic Mesh Powering Smart Precision Farming in the Western Cape

Revolutionizing Agriculture with Resilient Connectivity Agriculture is entering a new era where connectivity, data, and automation are transforming how farmers manage land, crops, and resources....