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New Research Warns of Declining Genetic Diversity in Mopane Worms

Mopane worms—an essential seasonal food and income source for rural households across Southern Africa—may be more vulnerable than previously understood. New research reveals that...

Precision Breeding and Climate-Resilience: De-Risking Future Avocado Production

Avocado production is entering a new era shaped by science, consumer demand, and the urgent realities of climate change. At its 50-hectare research and...

SA Needs New Strategy to Boost Agri-Food Exports to EU

Although South Africa remains the European Union’s (EU) largest trading partner in Africa, the country’s agri-food exports to the EU are facing growing challenges....

InteliGro Elevates Crop Advisors to Strategic Farm Partners Through Business-Focused Training

The role of Crop Advisors in agriculture today extends far beyond supplying products or offering technical advice. The right profile of advisor plays a...

Western Cape Welcomes Hemp and Cannabis Policy Review for Economic Growth and Job Creation

Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,...

Groundbreaking research transforms fruit fly management for a sustainable future

The South African fruit industry spends over R300 million annually combating fruit flies, a pervasive pest threatening crop yields and export viability. University of...

Professor Emile van Zyl: Pioneering Biofuels for a Sustainable Future

At the turn of the millennium, Professor Emile van Zyl, a pioneering microbiologist, embarked on a mission to propel research and training in biofuels...

Stellenbosch University Launches Advanced Eucalyptus Research Laboratory

The Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and Wood Formation (EucXylo) at Stellenbosch University (SU) officially launched its state-of-the-art IMPACT (Intensive...

Boosting South Africa’s Agriculture Through Targeted Solutions

South Africa's economy saw growth in 7 out of 10 sectors in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest GDP report from...

SA Wine 2024 Research Book Highlights Innovation and Sustainability

South Africa Wine proudly announces the release of its 2024 research book, a comprehensive publication detailing innovative strategies and initiatives dedicated to the South...

Boosting Dairy Profits through Science at Outeniqua Research Farm

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...

Nurturing Agriculture and Sustainability

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides a wide range of development, research and support services to the agricultural community in the Western Cape. The...