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Janelle Simons is one of ten small-scale farmers who grows vegetables on a piece of municipal land in Oranjeville, Citrusdal. For the past two winters, they have not been able to grow and sell their crop because their gardens were flooded. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks

Agriculture

Citrusdal farmers devastated by two years of floods

8 Oct 2024

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

Agro-processing

2024 SA Olive Awards winners announced

11 Sep 2024

WCDoA allocates R14.9m to Citrusdal for flood damage mitigation

Agro-processing

WCDoA allocates R14.9m to Citrusdal for flood damage mitigation

21 Aug 2024

Nampo Cape 2024 expands with new exhibitions, machinery, and sheepdog expo

Agribusiness

Nampo Cape 2024 expands with new exhibitions, machinery, and sheepdog expo

19 Aug 2024

FMD hits 24 ECape farms, quarantine and vaccination underway

Agriculture

FMD hits 24 ECape farms, quarantine and vaccination underway

22 Jul 2024

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Agro-processing

Outeniqua Research Farm boosts WCape dairy sector

16 Apr 2024

191st South African Dairy Championships breaks entry records

Agro-processing

191st South African Dairy Championships breaks entry records

8 Mar 2024

Drone technology to transform WCape agriculture following SACAA certification

Agri Tech

Drone technology to transform WCape agriculture following SACAA certification

13 Feb 2024

2024 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honours a prestigious line-up of industry greats

Food & Wine

2024 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honours a prestigious line-up of industry greats

Issued by FusionDesign 12 Feb 2024

Agri sector urged to prioritise livestock safety in extreme heat

Agriculture

Agri sector urged to prioritise livestock safety in extreme heat

8 Feb 2024

Energy resilience workshops for agricultural producers in the Western Cape

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Energy resilience workshops for agricultural producers in the Western Cape

Issued by GreenCape 18 Jan 2024

Wine Harvest Commemorative Event set for February 2024

Exhibitions & Events

Wine Harvest Commemorative Event set for February 2024

14 Dec 2023

Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

Agriculture

Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

6 Nov 2023

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Agriculture

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Liezl Human 26 Oct 2023

SA deciduous fruit industry reeling under flood disaster

Agro-processing

SA deciduous fruit industry reeling under flood disaster

16 Oct 2023

WCape Govt commits to protecting export fruit industry with R2m investment

Agriculture

WCape Govt commits to protecting export fruit industry with R2m investment

12 Oct 2023

Sustainable agriculture: A smart investment for farmers

Agriculture

Sustainable agriculture: A smart investment for farmers

9 Oct 2023

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Agribusiness

W Cape agriculture infrastructure damage estimated at R1bn

14 Jul 2023

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Agro-processing

Hortgro Awards honours deciduous fruit industry champions

8 Jun 2023

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

Agriculture

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

Issued by GreenCape 4 May 2023

WCape, Potatoes SA sign MoU to expand potato industry opportunities

Agriculture

WCape, Potatoes SA sign MoU to expand potato industry opportunities

13 Apr 2023

South African wine industry pays tribute to its flag bearers for the future

Food & Wine

South African wine industry pays tribute to its flag bearers for the future

Issued by FusionDesign 23 Feb 2023

SA pork industry expects growth amidst challenges

Agro-processing

SA pork industry expects growth amidst challenges

4 Jan 2023

Western Cape Government meets Tiger Brands about fruit canning factory closure

Agro-processing

Western Cape Government meets Tiger Brands about fruit canning factory closure

28 Jun 2022

Updated GreenAgri website - an info hub for sustainable farming

Agriculture

Updated GreenAgri website - an info hub for sustainable farming

Issued by GreenCape 8 Feb 2022

Khayelitsha couple turns dumpsite into community garden

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Khayelitsha couple turns dumpsite into community garden

Vincent Lali 14 Dec 2021

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Agribusiness

Finalists announced in the 2021 Santam Agriculture National Silage Competition

12 Nov 2021

Vinpro survey shows SA wine industry in dire straits

Viticulture & Oenology

Vinpro survey shows SA wine industry in dire straits

12 Jul 2021

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Agro-processing

Rooibos tea: EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

29 Jun 2021

Market intelligence reports identify opportunities for investment in the green economy in the Western Cape

ESG & Sustainability

Market intelligence reports identify opportunities for investment in the green economy in the Western Cape

Issued by GreenCape 18 Jun 2021

Rooibos added to EU's register of iconic geographic indicators

Regulatory

Rooibos added to EU's register of iconic geographic indicators

8 Jun 2021

Alexas Fotos via

Agro-processing

SATI, WCDoA partnership to increase table grape exports to China

15 Feb 2021

WCDoA supports wine tourism employees with R12m funding

Viticulture & Oenology

WCDoA supports wine tourism employees with R12m funding

18 Dec 2020

Free veterinary support for smallholder livestock farmers

Food Security

Free veterinary support for smallholder livestock farmers

5 Nov 2020

2020 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

Environment & Natural Resources

2020 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced

12 Aug 2020

Applications for CASP funding now open

Agriculture

Applications for CASP funding now open

8 Jul 2020

Sustainable Farming

A look at sustainable farming trends in South Africa

Claudi Nortjé 12 Feb 2020

From left to right: Beverly Farmer from Women in Wine, Malmsey Rangaka from M’Hudi Wines, Denise Stubbs from Thokozani, Sheila Hlanjwa from Lathitha Wines, and Carmen Stevens from Carmen Stevens Wines at the recent ProWine China.

Viticulture & Oenology

Black-owned wine brands make history at ProWine China

6 Dec 2019

Ricardo Gomez Angel via

Agri Tech

Drone Users Conference 2019 takes flight

22 Nov 2019

Wesgro secures R350m in agri investment deals

Agribusiness

Wesgro secures R350m in agri investment deals

6 Nov 2019

Western Cape agriculture honours female entrepreneurs

Agriculture

Western Cape agriculture honours female entrepreneurs

12 Aug 2019

Innovative support towards a brighter future in agriculture

Agriculture

Innovative support towards a brighter future in agriculture

6 Aug 2019

Agriculture

Africa rises to lead conversation on sustainable agriculture amidst climate change

Dr Shadrack Moephuli 24 Jul 2019

New technologies key to transforming SA's agriculture sector

Agriculture

New technologies key to transforming SA's agriculture sector

18 Jul 2019

Using Smart Agriculture-as-a-Service to secure tomorrow's food supplies

Technology

Using Smart Agriculture-as-a-Service to secure tomorrow's food supplies

11 Apr 2019

18 things to look forward to at the 18th SA Cheese Festival

Food & Wine

18 things to look forward to at the 18th SA Cheese Festival

26 Mar 2019

COCT, PEDI sign MoA to train Philippi's urban farmers in organic farming

Horticulture

COCT, PEDI sign MoA to train Philippi's urban farmers in organic farming

25 Jan 2019

Agribusiness

Experts give advice about beef cattle farming at Agri-Expo Livestock

4 Oct 2018

AIU secures R150m Cape agribusiness investment

Agribusiness

AIU secures R150m Cape agribusiness investment

23 Jul 2018