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  • VIEWPOINT- South Africa Cannot Borrow Its Way Out of Broken Systems

    The South African government continues to borrow money with the intention of rebuilding and uplifting the country. On paper, this sounds like the right approach — investing in infrastructure, improving services, and supporting economic growth.
  • VIEWPOINT- South African citizens and farmers are facing difficult times amid rising costs

    South Africa has serious governance and economic challenges, and many state-owned enterprises have struggled over the past decades with issues like mismanagement, financial losses, infrastructure failures, corruption.
  • VIEWPOINT- In South Africa, a braai is about much more than just protein; it’s a sensory experience that lab-grown meat currently can't replicate.

    In South Africa, meat is much more than just a meal; it is a cultural cornerstone deeply tied to identity, heritage, and the social ritual of the braai.
  • VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease

    South Africa’s ongoing struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) highlights a deeper governance problem: the state insists on tight control but lacks the capacity to execute effectively, while sidelining the very people best placed to help.
  • VIEWPOINT- South African farmers make a substantial contribution to the economy-

    South African farmers make a substantial contribution to the economy-

  • VIEWPOINT- The Next African Billionaires Will Come From Agriculture and Food Systems

    The era of billionaires built purely on oil is fading.
  • VIEWPOINT- The World and Its Farmers Are Paying a Huge Price for the US-Iran War – What Lies Ahead in the Next 6 Months

    The war between the United States, Israel and Iran that began on 28 February 2026 is already hitting farmers and food systems around the world hard.
  • VIEWPOINT- Heavy Rains Devastate Western Cape Farmers

    Heavy Rains Devastate Western Cape Farmers

  • Iran’s export of foodstuffs, agricultural products to Africa up 18%

    Ruhollah Latifi  said that Iran exported 41,000 tons of such products worth $28 million to the African countries in the mentioned eight-month period, which also indicates 34 percent growth in weight, year on year.

  • VIEWPOINT-South Africa’s Wine Industry: World-Class Quality Amid Serious Challenges

    South Africa produces some of the finest wines and boasts some of the most skilled wine farmers in the world.

  • VIEWPOINT- Increased Compliance scrutiny from FIC - Accountable Institutions in the Agri Sector

    The recent publication of Directive 11 by the Financial Intelligence Centre places a clear and immediate obligation on certain accountable institutions — including many high-value goods dealers in the agricultural sector — to submit Risk and Compliance Returns (RCRs) for 2026.

  • VIEWPOINT- South African Farmers Watch FMD Outbreak Spread as Cattle, Businesses and Livelihoods Come Under Severe Pressure

    For months, South African farmers watched the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak spread while their cattle, businesses, and livelihoods came under increasing pressure.

  • VIEWPOINT- Risks for South African Farmers from a Strait of Hormuz Closure and Global Agrifood Shock

    The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents far more than a temporary shipping disruption; it marks the onset of a systemic agrifood shock with the potential to trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to twelve months.
  • When Does a Fertilizer Shock Actually End?

    The Iran war is being covered mainly as an oil story. It is also a food story.

  • VIEWPOINT- Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years

    Farming has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, especially with the introduction of modern technology, data systems, and advanced equipment.

  • VIEWPOINT- THE MANY UNCERTAINTIES FACING SOUTH AFRICAN FARMERS

    South African farmers are among the most resilient people in the world. Every day they produce food, fibre, fuel, and raw materials while facing a growing list of challenges and uncertainties that are often beyond their control.

  • VIEWPOINT- South Africa continues to face serious challenges with hunger and food insecurity

    The South African government has expanded social grants significantly to support millions of vulnerable citizens, but many recipients say they cannot survive on the amounts they receive.
  • VIEWPOINT- Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa Continues to Spread Despite Progress in Vaccination Efforts

    South Africa's battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a major concern as new outbreaks continue to emerge across several provinces despite significant progress in vaccine procurement, laboratory capacity, and veterinary support.

  • VIEWPOINT- South Africa farmers will get a new Minister of Agriculture.

    John Steenhuisen has been removed as Minister of Agriculture.
  • VIEWPOINT- Farm Security in South Africa

    Farm security remains one of the biggest concerns for rural communities across South Africa. While farmers continue to face challenges ranging from theft and vandalism to violent crime, many rural areas are increasingly relying on their own resources and community structures to help protect lives, property, and agricultural production.

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