It is D-Day for South Africa’s much-anticipated Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP). Industry leaders share their views ahead of the signing that will happen at midday today.
Russia is a major export market for South Africa's fruit industry. Although Mzansi’s citrus export season has not started yet, the industry is concerned about the impact the Russia-Ukraine war ...
The Land Court Bill that is currently before Parliament has once again received widespread support. It will pave the way for specialised courts to deal with all land issues in ...
New rules on plant breeding in South Africa could throw us out of sync with the rest of the world and close important import-export doors for us. Agbiz and two ...
We are likely to see a Land Framework Bill this year with a strong focus on redistribution. This might include expropriation powers for redistribution purposes, argues Annelize Crosby, head of ...
Despite favourable local weather conditions, international factors are likely to keep input costs high for winter crop farmers. With wheat, canola, barley and oats due for planting in a few ...
South Africa has seen great success in the past 15 years in opening new agricultural export markets through a range of international trade agreements, says Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo. ...
Barring more serious crop damage by excessive rains, South Africans should see food inflation easing this year, says Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo. However, with livestock farmers rebuilding herds after ...
The implementation process of Mzansi's Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan is set to dominate policy discussions this year, predicts Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo. The debate on land reform is ...
African governments should get out of the way and not overregulate the agriculture sector, advises three food system experts. This increases the cost of doing business, especially for small, medium ...