Stellenbosch University engineers develop new tech to help farmers track jackal behaviour

Stellenbosch University engineers have developed an automated, solar-powered biotelemetry system to track black-backed jackals, opening the door to smarter, non-lethal predator management for livestock...

AFMA Forum Unites Regional Leaders to Tackle Feed Security and Innovation

The 12th Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) Forum, hosted at Sun City from 8 to 10 September 2026, gathered over 900 registered delegates representing...

New Holland Construction: Trusted Where Hard Work Happens

When looking for dependable New Holland construction machinery in agriculture and building, success is built on reliability. When deadlines are tight, seasons are short,...

Stellenbosch University Ag-Tech Spinouts Drive Smart Farming

At the 2026 CEO Awards, Stellenbosch University celebrated a spinout portfolio generating over R630 million in combined turnover, delivering proven, market-ready ag-tech solutions designed...

Farm-to-Urban Retail: How Babylonstoren Uses Agritourism Pop-Ups to Extend Its

As the lines between agriculture, tourism, and direct-to-consumer retail continue to blur, Cape Winelands estate Babylonstoren is offering a live case study in how...

TLU SA Congress Prioritises Farmers’ Safety, Sustainability, and Property Rights

Commercial farmers, industry experts, and agricultural leaders gathered at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 2 September 2026 for TLU SA’s annual...

Crisis in the Swartland: Wheat Farmers Cannot Carry Climate Risk Alone

South Africa’s grain sector is sounding the alarm as a severe drought in the Swartland threatens to devastate the national wheat crop. Grain SA...

Upcoming Agricultural Events & Festivals: August – November 2026

The second half of 2026 brings an action-packed agricultural calendar across South Africa. From regional stock shows and major trade expos to high-level global...

How Regenerative Tourism is Unlocking New Value for Bergrivier Agriculture

As regenerative tourism emerges as a powerful driver of sustainable development, the Western Cape’s Bergrivier region is demonstrating how this movement can directly benefit...

Temporary Reinstatement Plan Set to Reopen Meiringspoort by December 2026

In a major development for the storm-battered agricultural corridors of the Western Cape, the provincial government has announced a temporary reinstatement plan to reopen...

R1 Trillion Goal: Western Cape Launches Ambitious Export Strategy 2035

The domestic market alone is no longer enough to sustain the level of economic growth required to secure the future of the Western Cape’s...

From Trash to Table: Shoprite’s 300th Food Garden Roots a Circular Revolution in Bredasdorp

In the agricultural sector, we often talk about sustainability in terms of massive commercial shifts, carbon credits, and high-tech yields. But sometimes, the most...

South Africa and Italy Deepen Agricultural Partnership

South Africa and Italy have taken an important step towards strengthening agricultural cooperation, with the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agribusiness Forum in Somerset West creating...

WWF SA Conservation Champions Protect More Than 23 000 Hectares of Cape Flora

The relationship between agriculture and conservation took centre stage recently as WWF South Africa's Conservation Champion programme celebrated 20 years of environmental stewardship within...

Key Takeaways from MacDay KZN

Agri-Tourism in Focus: Babylonstoren Unveils Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Benchmark of Excellence: Why the 2026 SA Olive Awards Matter to Farming

Terroir, Technique, & Climate Resilience: Insights of FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 20

Precision and Skill Mark the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10