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Future of agricultural mechanisation seems promising

With the involvement of digital technology, the future of agricultural mechanisation seems quite promising.

Farmland piques global investor interest amid pandemic

While farmland has long been considered a safe-haven investment, the Covid-19 pandemic and a general trend towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing are pushing more institutional investors, particularly pension funds, to look more closely at this alternative asset class.

WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT -Should You Invest in South African Farmland Amid Expropriation Laws, Food Security Concerns, and Farmer Safety Issues?

Investing in farmland in South Africa in 2025 is a complex decision, shaped by the country’s new Expropriation Act, ongoing concerns about food security, the African National Congress (ANC) government’s policies, and the persistent issue of farm attacks and murders.

WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT -Balancing Sustainability and Profitability in Agriculture Amid Global Market Shifts

Sustainability in agriculture involves balancing profitable farming practices with environmental protection for the benefit of society as a whole.

WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT - South Africa’s land reform, aimed at addressing apartheid-era disparities

Agri SA has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting private property rights, warning that their erosion could jeopardize South Africa’s agricultural sustainability and food security.

WEEKEND- VIEWPOINT -Farmer Input Cost Index Exposes True Pressures on South African Farmers

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.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The Huge Challenges of the South African Farmer

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.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Rising Tensions and Calls for Change in England, Europe, Australia, and the USA put Food Security under Strain.

Across the globe, countries like England, Germany, Australia, the USA, and South Africa are grappling with complex challenges surrounding immigration, integration, and societal cohesion.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Land Access Threat. South Africa

Across the globe, countries like England, Germany, Australia, the USA, and South Africa are grappling with complex challenges surrounding immigration, integration, and societal cohesion.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Slow Land Reform Spark Farmer Frustration in South Africa and a Masterplan without Farmers.

At the Land, Life and Society conference in Bellville-South (Oct 7, 2025), Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso acknowledged that South Africa’s land reform program since 1994—focused on restitution, redistribution, and tenure reform—has transferred millions of hectares and secured rights for families and communities but falls short.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- Why Biosecurity is Failing and FMD Persists

It's heartbreaking to see South Africa's livestock farmers battered by yet another foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, with biosecurity failures letting the virus run rampant.

WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The 5th Junior Agri Writers Awards Celebrates Young Voices in Agriculture

The Junior Agricultural Writers awards in South Africa marked a significant milestone with the 5th Junior Agri Writers Awards, held at Hollard’s prestigious head office in Parktown, Johannesburg.

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