Even on the eve of the decision for the UK to leave the EU, it is not fully clear as to what sort of Brexit the world might end up with. There will almost certainly be several more twists and turns in the negotiating process before the final deadline of March 29th.

Industry body Agri SA’s ‘Agriculture Drought’ report for 2018/19 finds that the agriculture sector has shed 31 000 jobs since January 2018 in provinces severely affected by the drought; this also includes a R7-billion loss in turnover.

If I were to be asked to name one word, I used more extensively than any other this week, it would be – confidence. I participated at the Citrus Growers’ Association Summit held in Port Elizabeth on 13 March, and the South African Feedlot Association’s Cattlemen’s Annual Conference in Bloemfontein on 14 March.

Deputy President David Mabuza says as government pursues inclusive land reform, commercial farmers have already come forward with proposed models of how the programme can be implemented successfully.

Black farmers have called for the establishment of a land and agrarian ombud, who will investigate land reform malpractices and ensure adherence to land redistribution policies.