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The 2026 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape analyzes the transition of the Western Cape's agricultural sector toward sustainable, resource-efficient, and technologically enabled production. It identifies key investment opportunities in regenerative agriculture—specifically biological crop protection and biostimulants—and smart farming through digital farm management systems, driven by stricter international export regulations and a need for cost efficiency.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines how climate change is reducing the quantity and quality of sparkling wine globally. It details the impact of extreme weather on yields and pricing in key regions like France, Spain, and Italy, the chemical changes in grapes that alter flavor profiles, and the risks to agricultural workers. The document also discusses the limitations and costs of adaptation measures, noting that traditional wine-growing regions face a high risk of becoming unsuitable if global temperatures rise by 2°C or more.

This report details a workshop held from 20 to 22 October 2025, organized by the Institute for Economic Justice to build capacity among diverse food system constituencies to engage with South Africa's Climate Change Act (CCA). The workshop focused on the intersection of climate change and food systems, the need for a just transition that prioritizes agroecology and land reform, and the specific policy entry points provided by the CCA's mandated National and Sector Adaptation Plans.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the commercial agricultural sector in the Western Cape, South Africa, detailing its climatic conditions, production statistics, investment trends, and trade dynamics. It specifically examines the impact of extreme weather events, the shift toward digital agricultural investments, and the implications of new European Union sustainability directives on South African exports.

This report by WWF South Africa provides a guide and case studies on integrating biodiversity into agricultural landscapes in the Cape Winelands. It advocates for regenerative farming practices, such as reducing tillage and chemical inputs, and offers practical strategies for restoring degraded land through passive and active restoration. The document includes specific plant palettes for riverine areas, intercropping, and habitat hedges to enhance ecosystem resilience and support pollinators.

This report examines the intersection of gender and migration in South Africa, arguing that current migration policies are largely gender-neutral or geared toward men, which increases the vulnerability of women migrants. Through focus groups and interviews with mixed migrant women in the Western Cape, the study highlights the 'triple discrimination' of xenophobia, racism, and misogyny faced by African women migrants, and calls for rights-based, gender-sensitive policy reforms.

The Western Cape After School Game Changer (ASGC) is a strategic coordination model, rather than a direct service provider, aimed at preventing youth violence in South Africa's Western Cape province. By coordinating government departments and NGOs, the ASGC enhances the quality and reach of afterschool programmes in low- and no-fee schools. It utilizes a social ecological framework to disrupt risky behaviors through improved practitioner training, safe spaces, and positive role modeling. While the initiative has significantly increased learner participation (reaching 134,380 registered learners by 2017/18) and secured substantial funding (approximately R215 million for 2018/19), the report highlights a need for greater budget transparency and a shift toward institutionalization to ensure long-term sustainability.