6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (347+ words) Today, more than 60 wine farms form part of the WWF SA Conservation Champion programme, collectively conserving 23 585 hectares of natural habitat across the Cape Floristic Region, one of the world's most biodiverse and environmentally significant landscapes. The programme traces its origins…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (409+ words) Leading the charge for foundational sectors, Agri-Expo was named a premier winner in the highly competitive Core Industries and Business category. Represented by General Manager Breyton Milford, the agricultural society was recognized for its continuous efforts to innovate and adapt…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (266+ words) 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 in Gqeberha, running from 3 to 5 June 2026. Under this year's timely theme, "Embracing Collaboration," the congress highlights the…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (217+ words) Macroeconomic Pressures on the Farm Gate The summit opened with a sobering look at the economic forces squeezing producers. Nicky Weimar, Chief Economist at Nedbank, the event's main sponsor, highlighted positive structural and policy reforms in South Africa's energy, rail,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (298+ words) In an unprecedented turn of events, South African agricultural and economic sectors are navigating a rare regulatory reality. Just days after the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) issued a nationwide disaster classification on 10 May, the Head of the NDMC, Dr…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (501+ words) South African consumers received a welcome reprieve this week as consumer food price inflation dropped to its lowest level in over a year. However, this relief is heavily overshadowed by a massive shock in the energy sector, leaving farmers and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (287+ words) Life After Fire: Showcasing Fynbos Cultivars The award-winning display'one of South Africas largest-ever footprint designs at Chelsea'is titled Life After Fire. The exhibit focuses heavily on the ecological and commercial realities of South Africas unique, fire-driven ecosystem, showcasing the incredible…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (432+ words) The Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) hosted its Annual General Meeting in Stellenbosch on 15 and 16 May, where the organisation presented its annual awards recognising contributions to the South African wine industry. The event also marked a return to the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (385+ words) The Western Cape has moved from one climate extreme to another with breathtaking speed. On 1 May 2026, the province was warned of a dry winter ahead with dams at worrying levels; by 11 May, the provincial cabinet was welcoming a national disaster…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (409+ words) In a major escalation of the government's "war" against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of an additional two million doses of the Dollvet vaccine from Turkey. This latest shipment, which landed…...