Farm-Gate Success, Macro Failure: Inside the BFAP 2026 Baseline

The newly released BFAP 2026 Baseline reveals that South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outpace the national economy, expanding at an average rate of...

AFMA Forum 2026: Crucial Gateway for the Animal Feed Sector

The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) has officially locked in the details for its highly anticipated AFMA Forum 2026. Serving as the 12th iteration...

Western Cape Horses Gallop Back onto the Global Stage

A double-stroke of trade breakthroughs has placed the Western Cape equine industry back on the global stage, promising to inject millions into the rural...

A New Dawn for Public-Private Trust in South African Agriculture

South African agriculture has entered a new era now that the long-running and destructive standoff over the control of the country’s biosecurity is officially...

Livestock Set for a Historic Return at NAMPO ALFA 2026

South Africa's agricultural sector has received a major boost ahead of the spring season. Livestock farmers, breeders, and industry role players can officially look...

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium Brings Global Experts to South Africa

Octavoscene (Pty) Ltd is set to host a landmark Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Symposium on 31 July 2026 at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria. This...

Strategic Focus: Infrastructure, Finance, and Policy Friction Dominate Agbiz Congress 2026

It was in Gqeberha, at the Boardwalk ICC, where the South African agricultural value chain gathered from 3 to 5 June 2026, for the...

Agbiz Congress 2026: Driving Strategic Collaboration in South African Agribusiness

The South African agricultural landscape is set for a high-level strategic gathering as the Agbiz Congress 2026 officially kicks off at the Boardwalk ICC...

2026/27 Agricultural Budget: Big Moves on Biofuels and Export Markets

South African agriculture is entering a phase of deliberate growth, but it must navigate fiscal constraints and persistent structural hurdles. This was the key...

FNB Experts at NAMPO 2026 Call for Biosecurity Revolution

As NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 opened yesterday, May 12, the conversation in the halls and exhibition spaces turned toward a single, invisible threat: biosecurity....

RVS-FMD: A Strategic Breakthrough or an Administrative Minefield?

The publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD) on 4 May 2026, marks a historic shift in South African...

Protecting the Herd: The Argentine Alliance

In a decisive move to protect the national herd and stabilize the livestock sector, South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has solidified a...

Final Call: 48 Hours to Shape the “War on FMD” Vaccination Scheme

The clock is ticking for South Africa’s livestock producers. Following Minister John Steenhuisen’s formal publication of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth...

Western Cape Budget 2026: R1.7 Billion to Bolster Agri-Resilience

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has tabled a combined budget of over R1.7 billion for the 2026/27...

Wellington Pinotage Crowned Overall SA Champion at 2026 SA Young Wine Show

Pieter Ferreira: Global IWC Lifetime Award Validates Four Decades of Cape Viticulture

Amphora Wine Festival Celebrates Ancient Winemaking Tradition

Tiger Brands Launches R200m Paarl Culinary Mega-Site

Stellenbosch Wine Routes Marks 55 Years of Viticultural Leadership