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    From farm to fork: emerging farmers sell fresh produce...

    Small-scale farmers from almost 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa delivered farm-fresh produce directly to customers during Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Day on Thursday, 3...

    Western Cape Government welcomes decision to withdraw regulations banning...

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

    Wesgro, FPEF, and AgriSA: Agricultural exports at recorded high,...

    Wesgro, FPEF, and AgriSA: Agricultural exports at recorded high, poised for even more. On 6 March 2025, Wesgro, the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF),...

    The Lifting Of The Ban On The Export Of...

    Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister...

    Successful Demonstration of Honeybush Retort is good news for...

    Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently congratulated the different entities that worked together to make...

    Private property is the cornerstone of agricultural sustainability and...

    AgriSA is disappointed by the signing of the Expropriation Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on January 23, 2025. The bill facilitates...

    Precision farming, perfect produce: VEGA sensors cultivates perfection

    EFFICIENT water and resource management are essential for sustainable farming, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, where climate change has led to erratic rainfall patterns. VEGA’s...

    The role of packaging in agriculture: insights from Cape...

    PACKAGING is integral to the agricultural sector, ensuring that products are transported securely, stored efficiently, and delivered in optimal condition. At Cape Bag Group,...

    André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal named SA’s farmer of...

    ANDRÉ Brink of Groot Phesantekraal has been named Farmer of the Year for 2024 by Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA). The highly prized accolade...

    Will the implementation of a traceability system act as...

    By Greg Talbot, CEO, Tal-Tec South Africa’s agriculture industry is under pressure to implement a credible traceability system to ensure improved food safety and...

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