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WATCH | Are we getting too much rain?
South Africa has experienced widespread rainfall across key agricultural regions this summer – raising questions about whether there can be...
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‘Is the outbreak of FMD a sign of SA’s deteriorating veterinary services?’ – Dr Rebone Moerane
South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has been struggling to contain and prevent the further spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a virus that infects livestock...
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From our editor: The world is watching – Why unity matters in SA’s FMD fight
I recently spent part of a morning with a group of French tourists who wanted to visit a farm owned...
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2025 – the year when land reform underwent a baptism of fire
2025 was the year that subjected the land reform programme to the most rigorous litmus test yet. The enactment of...
Read moreDetailsWATCH | Agricultural Production Outlook for 2026
South Africa closed 2025 with a mixed agricultural performance – strong overall growth, but uneven results across subsectors.
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Effective logistics are the heart of an effective agricultural export strategy
South Africa’s agriculture broadly had a good run in 2025, particularly at the production level for fruits, vegetables, grains, oilseeds and sugarcane....
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Red meat and its role in South Africa – Prof. Simon Letsoalo
Few sectors in South Africa carry as much historical, cultural and economic importance as the red meat industry. For many...
Read moreDetailsFrom our editor: Confusion, contradictions and the hard truths of SA’s FMD crisis
The current foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has left many farmers and industry stakeholders confused and frustrated. While the country is...
Read moreDetailsWATCH | 2026 Agricultural Policy Priorities
As we step into 2026, AgriView opens the year with a deep dive into the policy priorities that will shape...
Read moreDetailsFrom our editor: FMD strategy needs more than good intentions
While many farmers are still trying to understand how the recent announcement by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen outlining a...
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