For the past year the debate around artificial intelligence has been framed in terms of jobs lost and industries disrupted.
The issue of land expropriation without compensation in South Africa has sparked heated debate, particularly with the 2019 seizure of a 34-hectare property, Portion 406 of Driefontein Farm in Ekurhuleni, valued by owners at R30 million (some estimates reach R64 million).
Being a farmer in South Africa has never been easy, but the challenges are greater than ever. Farmers face rising costs, unreliable services, and ongoing uncertainty.
VIEWPOINT-South Africa's Agricultural Trade Boom: Global Exports Surge Amid High Domestic Food Costs and Quality Concerns
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South Africa's agricultural sector is riding high on the global stage, with exports reaching a record US$13.7 billion in 2024—a 3% increase year-on-year—fueled by strong performances in citrus, grapes, maize, apples, pears, wine, nuts, fruit juices, sugar, berries, dates, pineapples, avocados, wool, apricots, peaches, cider, and beef.
VIEWPOINT- Your 9-to-5: AI, Robots, and the Future of Farming by 2035
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WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT -Farmer Input Cost Index Exposes True Pressures on South African Farmers
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For years, our news team at Farming Portal and Agri News Net has questioned the accuracy of official monthly statistics in reflecting the real challenges faced by South African farmers.
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- At a recent Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) forum, experts emphasised that South Africa’s livestock industry has significant potential to grow through exports. However, this growth depends on stronger animal health systems, better biosecurity, improved market access, and robust digital traceability.
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