Royal Agricultural Show finds new home after two difficult years
The Royal Agricultural Society of KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that the much-loved and anticipated Royal Agricultural Show will return in 2026 at a new venue, following a challenging two years.
Piet de Jager steps in as new CEO of Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum
A smooth leadership transition over the next few months is the main aim as Piet de Jager, who took over from Anton Kruger as CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters’...
Rail reforms offer fresh hope for agricultural logistics
The South African citrus industry has welcomed government’s decision to open Transnet’s rail network to private operators, seeing it as a potential game-changer for agricultural logistics.
SAB celebrates farmers at 130-year anniversary event
South African Breweries recently celebrated its 130-year anniversary by thanking farmers for their continued hard work in producing high-quality barley for its beer.
Mounting water stress requires more dam infrastructure
Agriculture is highly vulnerable to water-related risks, with limited availability exacerbated by significant losses caused by ageing national water infrastructure.
Western Cape wheat yields severely compromised by drought
Wheat farmers in the Western Cape are facing what has been described as a dire situation due to absent rainfall, which has curtailed harvests, as well as persistently low prices.
Traceability shapes prices in red meat export markets
While expanding red meat exports has been one of the South African agriculture sector’s good news stories, shortcomings in animal health and traceability are dragging prices below those of competitors.
Toog Vermaak is the Toyota SA National Young Auctioneer of the Year
Toog Vermaak took the title of Toyota SA National Young Auctioneer of the Year at the finals held at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp last week.
Soil health key to resilient, profitable farming
Farmers need to see regenerative farming not as a trend, but as one piece of a bigger, holistic management strategy tailored to their unique conditions, says Bennie Diedericks, soil scientist...
‘Government must do better in fight against FMD’ – RPO chairperson
The human factor, lax policing, and bureaucratic inertia are among the biggest factors contributing to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis in the country.
Nampo Cape sets new record with 49 326 visitors
Nampo Cape 2025 concluded with a record number of visitors on Saturday. Altogether, 49 326 people attended the event, hosted in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape from 10 to 13...
Vinpro offers practical solutions for farmers at Nampo Cape
Vinpro hosted an information session at Nampo Cape titled ‘Practical Solutions for Today’s Farmer’, offering attendees a wealth of practical, actionable advice to improve their operations and reduce their risks.
