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A Century of Soil, Science, and Seasons: Langgewens Celebrates 100 Years

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture marked a major historical milestone on 17 September 2026, celebrating the centenary of the Langgewens Research Farm. Gathered...

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...

Canola’s Golden Future: NAMPO Cape Panel Highlights Commercial Transformation

South Africa’s canola sector has completed a fundamental economic shift, transitioning from a secondary rotational crop into a high-value commercial pillar. Speaking at the...

Vergelegen’s Nguni Nursery Welcomes a New Generation

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has welcomed 137 Nguni calves this season, with another eight still due. The new additions bring the estate’s...

Cultivating the Future: South Africa’s Search for the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year

With Edri Vorster of the Mahela Group recently announced as the Agri Limpopo Young Farmer of the Year during the AAgri SA ugust provincial congress,...

Western Cape Canola Set for Strong Harvest Outlook

As late winter rolls across the Western Cape, driving through the agricultural corridor between Malmesbury and Hopefield offers a magnificent sight: brilliant-yellow seas of...

Agricultural Sector Rallies to Stop Tulbagh Cannery Shutdown

Just days after Premier Foods announced a Section 189 consultation to wind down its Fruit Products Western Cape (FPWC) processing plant in Tulbagh, South...

Overberg Agri Joins Wacker Neuson Network to Elevate Western Cape Agricultural Support

Farmers and agricultural contractors across the Western Cape can look forward to expanded access to compact machinery and enhanced local support following the announcement...

NAMPO Cape 2026 Unleashes Practical Innovation

The countdown is on! As farmers across the country navigate shifting climate patterns, soaring input costs, and evolving market demands, NAMPO Cape 2026 is...

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:...

2026 World Jersey Tour Arrives in South Africa in September

The South African dairy sector is preparing to take center stage as Jersey SA, in collaboration with the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, welcomes international...

As Rooibos demand grows, safeguarding its origin matters more than ever

The global appetite for South Africa’s indigenous miracle brew is exploding. Renowned for its rich flavour and potent health benefits, Rooibos has officially transitioned...

From Trash to Table: Shoprite’s 300th Food Garden Roots a Circular Revolution in Bredasdorp

In the agricultural sector, we often talk about sustainability in terms of massive commercial shifts, carbon credits, and high-tech yields. But sometimes, the most...

Breede River Valley Landmark: Klawervlei Stud Enters New Era After Historic Acquisition

The landscape of South Africa’s premium livestock and equine agriculture has undergone a major shift following the formal announcement that Klawervlei Stud has changed...