Western Cape Agribusiness and Horticulture Region

Why visit Western Cape Agribusiness and Horticulture Region?

South Africa’s Western Cape is a major horticultural and agribusiness destination with diverse production zones, research capacity, packhouses, cold-chain systems and export logistics. A study tour can be based around Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Ceres, Elgin or other approved production areas. Possible learning themes include deciduous fruit, table grapes, citrus, vegetables, irrigation, orchard management, crop protection, harvesting, grading, packing, cold storage, traceability, export standards, agricultural research, mechanisation and farm business. The exact crop and field activity depend on the southern-hemisphere season and the facilities that approve the group. The destination is suitable for commercial farmers, horticultural producers, exporters, agronomists, researchers, universities, government delegations and agribusiness investors. Technical groups should state their priority crops and whether they are interested in production, research, post-harvest systems, markets or technology. The Western Cape covers a large area, so routes must avoid excessive daily travel. Farm access is by prior appointment, and biosecurity or photography restrictions may apply. Travellers should also prepare for changing weather between coastal, mountain and inland production areas. Passport, visa and insurance requirements must be confirmed before departure.