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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...

Western Cape Agriculture: We Are Not Just Growing – We Are Moving with Purpose

At the inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit in Cape Town from 5 to 7 November 2025, Premier Alan Winde reaffirmed that agriculture remains at...

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...

South Africa Pioneers Clean Plum Cultivars Through Micropropagation

In a landmark move set to redefine fruit cultivation in South Africa, Culdevco, a leading cultivar management company, has partnered with the Tissue Culture...

Why Agriculture Needs a New Generation of STEM Talent

Agriculture is one of South Africa’s most strategically important industries. It secures food systems, sustains rural livelihoods, and supports export competitiveness. To safeguard its...

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...