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Nampo Cape school programme showcases agri opportunities for learners

At a recent school programme hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp, learners were told about the opportunities awaiting them in the sector.

Crumbling Mkhondo agri-hub ‘an accident waiting to happen’, says DA

The agri-hub in Mkhondo Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, has a planning and engineering history that reads like a comedy of errors. Despite swallowing R142 million in public funds, it has yet...

Seed purity testing vital for agriculture, but skills shortage looms

Seed purity testing is crucial for sustainable agriculture and global food security, yet its importance is often underestimated. The field also faces a growing shortage of skilled analysts, according to...

Nampo Cape organisers boost biosecurity to keep FMD at bay

Nampo Cape 2025 organisers are on high alert to protect animal health amid ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in other parts of South Africa.

The best in dry beans for 2025

At a gala event hosted by the Dry Bean Producers’ Organisation (DPO) on Thursday evening, 4 September, at Valley Lodge & Spa in Magaliesburg, the industry’s top achievers for 2025...

‘Four seasons in one week’ expected at Nampo Cape

All eyes are on the sky for an indication of what the weather will bring for the organisers, exhibitors, and visitors to Nampo Cape, taking place from 10 to 13...

New gantry cranes boost Port of Cape Town’s performance

By the time South Africa’s deciduous fruit export season is at its peak, 18 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes are expected to be in service at the Port of Cape Town.
Hennie Jonker and his family with Minkie van der Westhuisen

Kroonstad Hampshire Down breeder wins Lamb Champs Parys competition

Hennie Jonker, a Hampshire Down stud breeder from Kroonstad in the Free State, took the laurels in the Parys leg of the Southern African Agri Initiative’s (Saai) Lamb Champs 2025...

Nampo Cape 2025 sees return of BKB Merino Classic

After a three-year break from Nampo Cape, the BKB Merino Classic is back in 2025 and is set to take place on 11 and 12 September at Bredasdorp Park.

Mpumalanga Show to help small-scale farmers supply fresh produce market

The Mpumalanga Show took place in Mbombela over the weekend, showcasing the province’s agriculture sector and providing opportunities for small scale farmers to upskill.

Tech, trade, and long-term vision are vital for agricultural success

South African farmers must embrace technology, push for fairer trade, and plan for the long term to stay competitive, panellists said in a Swartland Show session on Friday, 5 September...

Bayer honours women in agriculture

The Bayer Boervrou van die Jaar competition, now in its second year, celebrates the women who play a vital role in South African agriculture, whether they are managing farm operations,...
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