Why Africa isn’t the short-term answer for SA’s agricultural exports
Some argue that South Africa should expand trade with the African continent to reduce exposure to higher-risk regions, but Wandile ...
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Harvesting a month behind
The harvesting of maize was still about a month behind the normal schedule in the first week of July due ...
EXCLUSIVE: Land reform bottleneck hampering agricultural potential – Wandile Sihlobo
By Maile Matsimela In an exclusive interview conducted on the sidelines of the two-day Gauteng Agro-Processing Convention and Expo, held ...
South Africa’s agricultural growth narrative for 2025
Last week, we received South Africa’s first-quarter GDP data. One sector that some may be observing is the performance of agriculture, ...
Biosecurity vital in a successful strategy for agricultural growth and export
Animal and plant health is the bedrock of a thriving agricultural industry and its export strategy.
From our editor: Spare a thought for the heroes of the land!
South African farmers are recognised for their strength and resilience, but they are human as well. The stress from ongoing ...
WATCH | Sihlobo – Confronting several ‘uncomfortable truths’ about agriculture
By Maile Matsimela Plans in agriculture have been formulated for thirty years, but very few – if any – ever ...
Mashatile’s recent visit to France is relevant for SA agriculture
Last week, South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, was in France, amongst other things, to promote economic cooperation between the countries.
‘Longer recovery path lies ahead for some agricultural sectors’
After the recent droughts and animal diseases, the financial recovery of some value chains and regions will take longer than ...
Nation in Conversation: Understanding the implications of SA’s Expropriation Bill on agriculture
This session delved into the recently enacted Expropriation Bill in South Africa, examining its potential effects on property rights, land ...
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