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VIEWPOINT- South African Farmers: Pioneers of Global Excellence in Agriculture
In the sun-baked fields of the Western Cape and the vast plains of the Free State, South Africa's farmers are quietly rewriting the story of modern agriculture—one harvest at a time.
VIEWPOINT- Digital Cattle Tagging: A Game-Changer
The launch of the
Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) traceability platform’s second phase
in Pretoria marks a leap forward for South Africa’s red meat sector.
VIEWPOINT- The South African government must carefully control the water out of the overflow dams.
As
recent
heavy
rains
push
key
reservoirs
like
the
Vaal
Dam
to
105%
capacity
and
the
Bloemhof
Dam
to
99%,
agricultural
stakeholders
are
issuing
a
stark
warning
to
the
Department
of
Water
and
Sanitation
(DWS):
controlled
water
releases
from
overflowing
dams
must
prioritize
precision
and
farmer
input
to
avert
the
catastrophic
losses
inflicted
on
rural
communities
earlier
this
year.
VIEWPOINT-Are Cattle Really the Ozone Destroyers?
In an era of finger-pointing at every industry for planetary woes, cattle farming has become public enemy number one—not just for climate change, but for supposedly shredding the ozone layer with every burp and belch.
VIEWPOINT- South African Agriculture and Farmers performance
South Africa's agricultural sector in 2025 has showcased remarkable resilience and growth in several key areas, even as persistent challenges threaten long-term sustainability.
VIEWPOINT- Climate-Smart Agriculture – The Urgent Shift
Agriculture contributes
14.5%
of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock (especially cattle) responsible for 7.1 Gt CO₂e annually and nitrogen fertilizers driving 70% of ammonia emissions.
VIEWPOINT- AI's Bureaucratic Reckoning
In the sterile glow of government cubicles across South Africa, where the hum of air conditioners drowns out the clack of keyboards, a quiet revolution is brewing – one that doesn't require marches or manifestos, just algorithms and code.
VIEWPOINT- What South African Farmers Can Expect in 2026
As 2025 wraps with bumper summer grains (20.2 million tonnes, +30% y/y) and robust exports (US$11.7 billion in nine months, +10%), South African agriculture enters 2026 with measured optimism.
VIEWPOINT- Why Regenerative Agriculture Is the Best Long-Term Bet Farmers Can Make Today
The real power of regenerative agriculture isn’t a slightly better harvest next season; it’s the creation of land that keeps making money even when everything else is falling apart.
VIEWPOINT- Reconciliation Day in South Africa 2025
As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Day on December 16, 2025—a public holiday dedicated to promoting unity, healing, and nation-building in the post-apartheid era—the nation reflects on three decades of efforts to bridge deep racial, cultural, and economic divides.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis Deepens in Early 2026
As the new year begins, South Africa’s agriculture sector remains gripped by one of the most severe foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in recent memory.
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