US Mission Targets Market Access and Tariff Relief for Western Cape Agri-Exporters

Following a high-level trade and diplomatic mission to the United States (USA), Premier Alan Winde has reaffirmed the Western Cape Government’s commitment to protecting...

Rooibos: How an Indigenous Crop Built a Global Agribusiness Heritage

As Heritage Month celebrates the traditions that unite South Africans, Laager Rooibos reflects on a homegrown icon that has become a fundamental part of...

South African Cherries Secure Historic Access to China

In a historic breakthrough for South Africa’s horticulture sector, local cherry producers have officially secured direct market access into China. The landmark Sanitary and...

South Africa Unlocks Egyptian Market in Major Breakthrough for Red Meat Industry

South Africa's red meat industry has secured a major trade breakthrough as Minister of Agriculture Mr. Willie Aucamp announced the formal opening of Egypt’s...

AGOA Extended to 2028: Vital Relief with a Deadline

Following the initial U.S. Senate vote in early August, the United States Congress has officially completed the passage of a two-year extension for the...

System Migration Triggers Major Backlog at Durban Gateway Terminal

At the Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT)—formerly Durban Container Terminal Pier 2—a critical software transition on 15 August 2026, has spiralled into an operational crisis,...

BigBucks Gala Secures European Plant Breeders’ Rights After Eight-Year Wait

In a historic milestone for South Africa’s agricultural sector, the BigBucks Gala apple variety has officially been granted European Union Plant Variety Rights. On...

Major Win for South African Citrus as India Approves In-Transit Cold Treatment

In a major breakthrough for South African agriculture, India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has officially approved in-transit cold treatment for all citrus...

AGOA Lifeline: Why South Africa’s $500m US Market Remains Non-Negotiable

The United States Senate’s overwhelming 90–6 vote to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 2028 delivers crucial relief to South...

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...

Free online export course to help Western Cape agro-processing businesses access global markets

The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the International Trade Institute of Southern Africa (ITISA), has launched a...

A Sector at the Crossroads: What Tulbagh Means for South Africa’s Canning Industry

Premier Foods’ announcement that it has initiated a Section 189 consultation process to wind down its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) processing facility in...

Landmark Joint Summit to Shape Future of South African Table Grape Sector

The South African table grape industry reaches a historic milestone this week as key stakeholders gather for the inaugural South African Table Grape Conference,...

South African Apples Take Centre Stage in China with Landmark Billboard Campaign

Demand for South African apples is reaching new heights in China, where standing out in the world's largest apple-producing country requires far more than...

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