Rooibos fields weather storms, production on track
The Cederberg has been hit by a series of storms in recent weeks, causing extensive damage to roads and infrastructure. However, rooibos fields in the area have largely escaped damage.…
Laager Rooibos celebrates the uniqueness of being South African this Heritage Day
Explaining the magnetic pull of South Africa to those who haven’t grown up or lived a significant amount of time in this country is like trying to translate the expressions…
Rooibos tea: EU protection is good news for South African agriculture
The European Union recently added rooibos (red bush) tea to its register of products with a protected designation of origin. The iconic tea is the first African product to receive such status in the…
Rooibos Industry Pledges Continued Commitment to Sustainability Ahead of World Environment Day (5 June)
While the Rooibos industry has always had environmental preservation at heart, an increased global demand for the tea has compelled the industry to more proactively review its impact across its…
New species of leafhopper associated with rooibos tea
Leafhoppers are sap-sucking insects capable of transmitting plant viruses and phytoplasmas. A recent taxonomic study of local leafhopper species was based on specimens curated by the South African Nursing Council…