Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers from the Oppie Plaas Boerdery in George, , have grown the world’s heaviest plum, weighing a staggering 464.15 g. This achievement, which has earned them a place in the Guinness World Records, surpasses the previous record by over 100 g, a plum of 354.57 g grown in Japan in 2021. […]
Where the rugged landscape meets the sky, farmers rise before dawn to tend to their lands. Theirs is a life marked by dedication, resilience, and an unyielding connection to the earth. In this environment, every piece of gear is chosen not just for utility but for endurance, comfort, and value. Among the tools of the […]
Die George Landbouskou, wat van 29 Augustus tot 1 September 2024 plaasvind, beloof ‘n fees van landbou- en vermaakaktiwiteite. Dr. Ivan Meyer, Minister van Landbou, Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme, sal die skou open, wat tradisioneel ‘n verskeidenheid diere-uitstallings lok, insluitend beeste, perde, skape, bokke, en pluimvee, asook ‘n perdeskou. Kom kyk gerus na die pluimvee-afdeling […]
Dean Barnard, ‘n 40-jarige boer van Oppie Plaas in Waboomskraal naby George, is onlangs as die Agri Wes-Kaap en Santam se Jongboer van die Jaar vir 2024 aangewys. Met ‘n boerderyervaring van 19 jaar, waarvan die laaste agt aan die stuur van Oppie Plaas, het Dean hom as ‘n beduidende figuur in die landbouwêreld gevestig. […]
Established in 1953, the Outeniqua Research Farm is located southwest of George in the Eden District and covers approximately 300 hectares with varied irrigation setups. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, the farm not only supports a significant Jersey dairy herd but also hosts a range of other departmental programs, including education, veterinary services, and […]
ABC Pumps and Engineering group of companies is pleased to announce a significant expansion in the Garden Route of the Western Cape. With the ABC Head Office being situated in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and other major service & support centres in Cape Town, we are now also conveniently situated in George. Thus more efficiently providing […]
Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Results on pasture and the concentrate component of the dairy feed provide guidelines to producers in the Southern Cape. Minister […]
The Western Cape Government, led by Premier Alan Winde, is actively responding to the severe weather conditions that have impacted large parts of the province over the last 72 hours. With conditions stabilizing in some areas and escalating in others, the focus is on immediate response and recovery efforts. Stabilizing Western Regions and Intensified Efforts […]
In the heart of George, Bummel Shoes has emerged as a beacon of quality, comfort, and style in the leather footwear industry since its inception in November 2018. Founded by Michael Stumpfe, a visionary with deep roots in leather craftsmanship, Bummel has grown from a modest beginning to a distinguished brand with a wide array […]
Last week, 7 February, a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) was confirmed in pigs of small farmers on the outskirts of Groeneweide Park, George. This is the fourth outbreak of this disease in the Garden Route area since 2022. Previously there had been outbreaks in KwaNonqaba and Mossel Bay in 2022 and 2023 […]
