How the WC 2035 Strategy Plans to Solve Export and Logistics Bottlenecks

While the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 sets its sights on an ambitious R1 trillion economy, the provincial government openly acknowledges a harsh reality:...

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...

Mapping Future Farm-to-Flight Efficiency: The Strategic Agri-Vision for Cape Winelands Airport

The future landscape of Western Cape agricultural logistics is being systematically mapped out. Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University (SU) have finalized a strategic...

Closing the Gap Between Saying and Doing: Action to Solve the Cape Town Port Crisis

To rescue the Western Cape’s multi-billion-rand agricultural export sector, South Africa must transition from endless logistical challenges to immediate operational execution. The publication of the...

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...

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...

Surging volumes, shrinking margins: The bitter operational reality behind Q1’s R67bn export boom

While mainstream news headlines celebrate South Africa’s R67.8-billion (US$3.7 billion) agricultural export boom in the first quarter of 2026, producers on the ground are...

South Africa’s Food Inflation Hits 14-Month Low Amid Surging Input Costs

South African consumers received a welcome reprieve this week as consumer food price inflation dropped to its lowest level in over a year. However,...

Beyond Boots and Tractors: What We Saw and What We Learned at NAMPO 2026

The 58th NAMPO Harvest Day, presented by Grain SA from 12 to 15 May 2026, wrapped up on a high note, proving once again...

From Volume to Value: Experts’ Take on South Africa’s Historic Citrus Milestone

For years, the South African citrus industry has been chasing the horizon. This week, it finally crossed it. With 2.9 million tons exported in...

Robertson Valley Rallies as Van Loveren Navigates Record Flood Recovery

The Robertson Valley is beginning a long road to recovery following a catastrophic weather event that saw floodwaters surge past the region’s 100-year flood...

Heavy Weather Lashes Western Cape: Rural Infrastructure and Logistics Under Strain

The Western Cape’s agricultural heartlands are facing a significant challenge as a series of severe weather systems continue to sweep across the province. In...

Update: The Impact of Fuel Price Adjustments on the Agricultural Sector

As South Africa navigates a period of significant global energy volatility, the agricultural sector is demonstrating its characteristic resilience. Effective today, 1 April 2026,...

Millions of Vaccine Doses Secured as SAHPRA Expedites FMD Response

In a decisive move to bolster the national "mass suppression" strategy against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed a...

Stellenbosch Wine Routes Marks 55 Years of Viticultural Leadership

Swartland Marks 40 Years of Agricultural Innovation

Red Meat Export Crisis: Bottlenecks Costing Farmers Billions

Benguela Cove Refreshes Wine Labels and Highlights Estate Olive Oil

20 Years of Taste: FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Entries Open