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- South Africa’s hemp industry has huge potential but is stuck at the point of execution. A 2026 study puts the market at R7.3 billion now and projects R40.4 billion by 2040. SA is already the world’s 6th largest hemp fiber exporter, European seed companies are bringing in genetics and funding, and more than 1,400 cultivation permits have been issued.The problem is what happens after planting
- Farming has more risks than people think because it depends on many factors that farmers cannot fully control.Weather is one of the biggest risks. Too much rain can cause flooding, while too little leads to drought. Strong winds, typhoons, or extreme heat can damage crops in just a few hours, even after months of hard work.
- Our news office receives a large number of emails and messages from all over the world inquiring about South Africa’s agricultural sector,current state of farming, future outlook for the industry, and the real conditions faced by our farmers.International media houses are also very interested in understanding the real status of the South African government’s political agenda regarding agriculture.
- South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee now expects a record 2025-26 soybean crop of 3.0 million tonnes, up 9% year-on-year. The gain comes from bigger plantings and better yields in some areas, helped by La Niña rains. The growth has been years in the making.
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