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South Africa’s wheat harvest is expected to fall to its lowest level in eight years in the 2026/27 season, as rising input costs and dry conditions in the Western Cape put pressure on farmers, despite an anticipated increase in overall winter crop production.
Strong prices were achieved at the Western Cape Nguni Club/Regainer Nguni auction held in Darling, Western Cape, on 24 September. Regainer bulls averaged R96 250, with the top bull selling for R120 000, while 3-in-1 females averaged R43 200 and cow-and-calf units R35 142. The results reflected…
Black marker pens, mosquito repellent, and hand sanitiser have been identified as potential sources of detectable residues in rooibos tea, industry experts told delegates at the Rooibos Tea Producers Association’s annual general meeting near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape on 17 September.
A century of research at Langgewens, near Malmesbury in the Swartland, Western Cape, has helped transform farming far beyond the boundaries of the research farm, contributing to advances in crop production, soil management, conservation agriculture, and livestock systems.
When Mark Trollip started farming sheep in Swellendam, Western Cape, he knew moving his flocks would be easy. A veteran sheepdog trainer, he’s competed in sheepdog trials for the better part of 30 years with 12 different dogs. He talks about his passion for sheepdogs and the role they play on his…