Agriculture
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Namibiese bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking kan Suid-Afrikaanse vleismark raak
NAMIBIë – Namibië se ergste bek-en-klouseerkrisis in ses dekades kan Suid-Afrikaanse beesboere raak indien die handel in speenkalwers ontwrig word en meer Namibiese vleis op die plaaslike mark beland. Namibië […]
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Wine industry cautiously optimistic about harvest despite El Niño threat
Wine industry experts caution it’s premature to predict the effects of El Niño on the 2027 grape harvest, emphasizing climate resilience planning.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine intellectual property to be opened up
Western Cape Agriculture Minister Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed a proposal to allow private companies to manufacture SA’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine.
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Indigenous Nguni cattle flourish on historic Somerset West estate
Vergelegen Wine Estate celebrates 137 Nguni calves this season, growing its herd of the indigenous African breed past 450 animals.
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Olive growers from all over celebrate the industry’s achievers
South Africa’s finest EVOOs took centre stage at the SA Olive Awards 2026 at Grande Roche in Paarl, celebrating olive industry excellence and achievement.
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NAMPO Kaap verras menige besoekers
NAMPO-Kaap het weer meer as 40 000 besoekers oor die vier dae gehad.
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El Niño warning: Western Cape farmers urged to prepare now
Western Cape farmers are urged to prepare now for a strengthening El Niño, with higher temperatures, wildfire risks and pressure on water resources.
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Portugal’s winemakers turn to night harvests
Portugal’s Alentejo wine estates are harvesting grapes after dark to escape extreme heat, a trend that oenologists say is here to stay.
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International judges for wine and brandy at Veritas Awards
International and local judges examine entries for the Veritas Awards, South Africa’s oldest and most authoritative wine competition, now in its 36th year.
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Beaufort West battles water crisis after storm destroys main pipeline
Beaufort West remains in emergency four days after flooding destroyed main water pipeline, forcing 12 schools to close affecting 9 400 learners.
