Agriculture

Karoo lamb GI gains traction, strengthening export outlook and local integrity

Although the GI registration was finalised in late 2023, the current phase in 2025 is about implementation.
Naomi Roebert

SA expands foot-and-mouth vaccination as Karoo remains under watch

Local farming organisations have encouraged producers to adopt stronger biosecurity protocols while awaiting possible vaccination.
Naomi Roebert

How agritourism brings economic diversification through farming experiences

Where boreholes run dry, a sunset supper shared around a fire still nourishes something vital.
Naomi Roebert

Balancing fracking and farming in the southern karoo

Shale gas exploration offers quick‑paying jobs and tax revenue, but possibly at the cost of an irreplaceable agricultural foundation.
Naomi Roebert

How cycles of drought forged an adaptive Karoo farming ethos

Drought is not an anomaly in the Karoo. It's an ancient, recurring, and relentless cycle.
Naomi Roebert

The real reason foreigners are buying up South African farmland

Debates over land expropriation without compensation have raised concerns among investors.
Naomi Roebert

How Telkom's agri-tech is revolutionising SA wine

As the Smart Agritech initiative unfolds, it promises to usher in a new era of agricultural innovation in South Africa.
Naomi Roebert

Heineken's 100M Euro malt partnership a game changer for SA barley

Stakeholders across the value chain are poised to reap the benefits of this landmark initiative.
Naomi Roebert

Are French vintners in Stellenbosch about to taste sour grapes under EWC?

How would France, known for protecting its agricultural heritage, react if its citizens’ vineyards faced state intervention?
Naomi Roebert

Africa agri-tech conference and expo 2025 pioneers the future of SA agriculture

Agri-tech growth can drive job creation in agriculture, manufacturing, data analytics, and logistics.
Naomi Roebert